51 Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Based on my grandma’s classic recipe, this rich, savory stuffing is my favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner.

These are the best mashed potatoes I’ve tried! Loaded up with butter, milk, and sour cream, they’re ultra-rich and blissfully creamy.

You won’t miss the marshmallows in this sweet potato casserole! It has a flavorful pecan crumble topping, which offers a delicious crunchy contrast to the creamy sweet potatoes.

No canned cream of mushroom soup here! This from-scratch casserole features fresh green beans in a rich, creamy homemade mushroom sauce topped with crispy French-fried onions.

This homemade cranberry sauce is SO much better than the kind from a can. It’s deliciously tart, scented with orange, and easy to make in 15 minutes.

A zingy lemon Parmesan dressing takes these crispy roasted Brussels sprouts over the top.

These homemade dinner rolls are soft, fluffy, and flavorful. Careful—they might upstage the turkey!

Skip the green bean casserole this year, and add these glossy green beans to your Thanksgiving menu instead!

This easy side dish will be a sleeper hit on your Thanksgiving table. A fragrant sage oil adds rich, earthy flavor to the humble medley of roasted root veggies.

This simple pilaf is flecked with tender roasted sweet potatoes, shaved Brussels sprouts, dried cranberries, and herbs.

Roasted with maple syrup, olive oil, herbs, and salt and pepper, this acorn squash is a simple, elegant Thanksgiving side dish.

This recipe is the perfect last-minute Thanksgiving side dish. You can make it in 15 minutes on the stovetop, and it’s fresh, creamy, and delicious.

Oven at its max? Sauté your Brussels sprouts instead of roasting them.

Honey brings out the natural sweetness of these tender, caramelized roasted carrots.

This creamy mash is lighter than mashed potatoes, but it’s just as delicious.

Even meat lovers will fall for this velvety (vegan) mushroom gravy! It’s perfect for ladling over mashed potatoes, stuffing, and more.

This recipe is one of my all-time favorite Thanksgiving side dishes! It features a sweet and savory combination of roasted squash, apples, kale, and fresh herbs.

Sage, rosemary, and an apple cider vinaigrette add bold autumn flavor to these colorful roasted veggies.

Roasted with honey and balsamic vinegar, these sprouts are crispy, caramelized, and packed with sweet and tangy flavor.

If you love Thanksgiving sides that you can make ahead, this recipe is for you. Roast the beets up to 3 days before the big meal. Then, toss them with herbs and a squeeze of lemon when you’re ready to eat.

Roasted with a maple glaze and served over whipped ricotta, this sweet, creamy squash is a stunning Thanksgiving side dish.

Dressed up with Parmesan and fresh herbs, roasted cauliflower is an easy, delicious Thanksgiving side dish! It’s good warm or at room temperature, so feel free to roast it up to a few hours in advance.

This recipe is one of the simplest Thanksgiving side dishes, and if you ask me, it’s also one of the best. Featuring a lemon dressing and fresh thyme, it’s bright, full of flavor, and easy to make.

This stuffed squash is a versatile addition to a Thanksgiving menu. It makes a fantastic meatless main or hearty side dish!

A sprinkle of herbs is all it takes to make roasted butternut squash a Thanksgiving-worthy side dish.

I bring this salad to my family’s Thanksgiving dinner every year. It has 8 ingredients, it’s lemony and bright, and it keeps well if you make it ahead of time. What’s not to love?

This autumn salad plays well with classic Thanksgiving side dishes like stuffing and sweet potato casserole. It features candied pecans, crisp apples, dried cranberries, and a tangy apple cider vinaigrette.

Nutty farro plays off sweet apples and dates, a tangy dressing, and bitter greens in this simple, yet unexpected, salad.

For a gorgeous Thanksgiving side dish, make this salad with as many types of beets as you can find. Filled with jeweled yellows, pinks, and reds, it’ll be a stunning addition to your holiday menu.

A simpler, fresher alternative to green bean casserole.

This salad is basically fall in a bowl! It’s packed with roasted squash, nutty wheat berries, dried cranberries, and fresh sage.

Whisk together the balsamic vinaigrette a day or two ahead of time. This salad will be a breeze to assemble right before you eat!

A lightly creamy, cumin-spiced dressing adds earthy, aromatic flavor to this roasted squash salad.

Add tons of color to your Thanksgiving table with this rainbow kale salad! To get ahead, you can toss the kale with the carrot ginger dressing up to two days in advance. Then, sprinkle on the toppings right before you eat.

This recipe only gets better if you make it ahead of time, so it’s a perfect Thanksgiving side dish.

This sweet and tangy slaw is one of my favorite last-minute holiday sides. The recipe calls for 10 ingredients and comes together in no time.

Our kiddo LOVES this mac and cheese recipe. It’s a new staple among our family’s Thanksgiving side dishes!

I love cornbread, and I love stuffing. So naturally, I’m obsessed with this delicious mashup of the two. It’s SO flavorful, made with fresh herbs, aromatics, and sweet and savory cornbread.

Crispy on the outside, creamy in the middle, and tossed in a zingy lemon-rosemary dressing, these easy roasted potatoes are always a hit.

Ginger, rosemary, and sage infuse this creamy butternut squash soup with warming autumn flavor.

This comforting potato casserole will give mashed ones a run for their money. The spuds are baked in a creamy sauce with fresh thyme, onions, and cheddar cheese.

Jack goes crazy for regular mashed potatoes, but me, I’m obsessed with these mashed sweets. They’re sweet, savory, smooth, and creamy.

Once you try this recipe, you’ll wonder why it wasn’t one of your go-to Thanksgiving side dishes all along. The focaccia is crisp on the bottom, soft and pillowy in the middle, and full of rich flavor from olive oil and sea salt.

Add French flair to your Thanksgiving spread with these luxe potatoes au gratin! They’re baked in a garlicky cream sauce with three types of cheese.

This ultra-creamy macaroni and cheese will be a HUGE holiday hit! Pureed roasted squash, ground sage, and nutmeg add cozy fall flavor to the luscious sauce.

These retro potatoes are cut into thin slices most of the way through but left intact at the bottom. They look impressive and taste DELICIOUS, with crisp edges, tender middles, and lots of garlic butter on top.

Keep an eye on these guys when you take them out of the oven. They’re so soft, fluffy, and flavorful that they might all disappear before they reach the Thanksgiving table!

Served hot from the baking sheet, these tasty taters have ultra-crispy edges. Dress them up with sprinkles of Parmesan cheese, fresh herbs, and red pepper flakes for your Thanksgiving meal.

Score yourself some extra space on the stove this Thanksgiving, and make your mashed potatoes in the Instant Pot. They’re rich, creamy, and SO darn convenient. One of our new favorite Thanksgiving side dishes!

This sweet and savory casserole has a delicious creamy center and buttery corn flavor, with plenty of whole corn kernels mixed in for texture. Just 9 ingredients!

Can’t choose between roasted potatoes and mashed potatoes? These twice baked ones combine the best of both.