It’s that time of year again when Thanksgiving is getting close and menu planning is taking way. This collection of 33 Amazing Thanksgiving Sides is my way of helping make your planning this year a little bit easier.
I love cooking, hence the blog, and I love getting together with friends and family over delicious food. Which means that Thanksgiving is one of my favorite Holidays to cook for. In my family, we have several dishes that are on our Must-Have list for Thanksgiving dinner. We have our staples, like Southern Cornbread Dressing and Green Bean Casserole. I also love adding new dishes to our Thanksgiving spread.
In this post there are so many delicious side dishes that you can choose form. I have separated the recipes into sections to make it easier for you to navigate. I hope you find a side or two that make your Thanksgiving MUST-HAVE list for years to come.
Be sure to check out this recipe roundup for The Best Thanksgiving Desserts before you go!
Dressing/Stuffing
No Thanksgiving dinner is complete without a delicious Dressing/Stuffing. If going the classic route, you have to make one of these for your Thanksgiving dinner.
Southern Cornbread Dressing
This Classic Southern Cornbread Dressing is a staple at Thanksgiving. This comforting dish is moist, buttery and full of delicious cornbread, chicken and herbs!
Sausage Stuffing Dressing
Bake a big dish of Sausage Stuffing, this classic holiday side dish is loaded so much flavor. Choose to make it with a spicier or a mild sweet Italian sausage. It also has boxed cornbread, crunchy celery, soft French bread, sweet dried cherries, and tart dried cranberries all mixed into one heavenly dressing recipe. Deep rich flavor comes from the scrumptious crumbled sausage, it might just become your new stuffing recipe this holiday season. The texture is incredible, there is something different in each bite. Soft, crunchy, crispy, and chewy all in one happy stuffing.
Thanksgiving Sausage Stuffing Recipe with Cranberries
This homemade Thanksgiving sausage stuffing is an easy and healthy side dish for your holiday meal! Made with Italian sausage, vegetables, apples, and cranberries, it’s a delicious twist on a classic dish. Pair this bread and sausage stuffing with turkey and all your favourite sides for a crowd-pleasing Thanksgiving meal!
Salads
These salads are perfect for adding bright colors and healthy options to your Thanksgiving spread.
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Pomegranate
An easy shaved brussel sprout salad recipe is dressed up with pomegranate and a refined sugar-free poppy seed dressing. This easy side dish only takes 10 minutes to make and can be prepped in advance.
Acorn Squash Salad with Maple Dressing
Roasted acorn squash salad is a must for Thanksgiving or even as a side for a fall dinner, especially drizzled with creamy maple dressing!
Kale Pomegranate Salad with Lemon Maple Dressing
Healthy, hearty, and delicious – that’s what you’ll get with this kale pomegranate salad with lemon maple dressing! Using a base of kale and coleslaw, this salad is one that will last a few days, making it great to prep in advance. The sweet lemon maple dressing makes this kale pomegranate salad super kid-friendly, and the pomegranates make it festive!
Butternut Squash and Quinoa Salad
Delicious and nutritious, this Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad is easy to make and perfect for meal prepping. Make as side dish or serve it as a main for lunch. This beautiful, nutrient packed salad is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas or just because.
Vegetable Sides
This section is chock full of delicious vegetable sides that are perfect for Thanksgiving. Maybe you want to serve one of the classics like Green Bean Casserole or something new. Either way, this list has some great recipes.
Easy Green Beans and Potatoes
These green beans and potatoes are the perfect easy and healthy side dish for any main dish! It takes 30 minutes to make and uses simple ingredients.
Parmesan Baked Acorn Squash
With only 4 easy ingredients, this savory Parmesan Roasted Acorn Squash is the ultimate dish for the holidays!
Southern Cabbage Recipe with Smoked Turkey
Chopped green cabbage simmered in a smoky, meaty broth with seasonings and spices. A savory and succulent side dish that is a staple on our Sunday dinner table!
Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips
An easy side dish that comes together in under 40 minutes, this honey roasted carrots and parsnips tossed with a glaze made with honey, butter and fresh rosemary.
Collard Greens
Tender, nutritious and full of flavor. Southern style Collard Greens simmered in a rich broth and made with just a few staple ingredients.
Blackened Green Beans
Easy green beans side dish ready in 20 minutes! Blistered green beans are tossed in blackened seasoning, garlic, onions, and butter. Lots of flavor, little time.
Cream Jalapeno Corn
This jalapeno cream corn is the perfect easy side dish that you can have ready in just 20 minutes. The corn is sweet and crisp, mixed with spicy jalapeno, and tossed in an easy, creamy cheese sauce. Pair this cream corn with anything from tacos to grilled chicken or BBQ.
Tender Butternut Rutabaga Gratin
This cheesy baked rutabaga and butternut squash casserole is a delicious vegetable gratin that can be served as a side dish or vegetarian main course. This simple veggie bake is layered with sweet and savory flavors you’ll love.
Green Bean Casserole from Scratch
Traditional Green Bean Casserole made from scratch. This simple mushroom cream sauce will make this loved Thanksgiving Day side dish so much better.
Mac & Cheese
No surprise that Mac and Cheese makes the “MUST-HAVE” list at many folks Thanksgiving spreads. Here are a few creamy macs that would be great to try this year.
Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
Mac and cheese is the quintessential childhood comfort food we never seem to outgrow. This Instant Pot Mac and Cheese can be made in under 30 minutes and with only one pot! This Mac and Cheese dinner makes for a full meal on its own, is quick, easy, full of delicious spices, and super creamy!
Southern Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe
Creamy southern baked macaroni and cheese recipe with a secret ingredient is always one of my most popular recipes! This is the best southern baked mac and cheese recipe, the ultimate comfort food for Sunday dinner or a holiday celebration! You’ll love this old fashioned mac and cheese with evaporated milk!
Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese
Rich, creamy and boldly flavored. This Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese recipe is irresistibly good! Easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese
This roasted butternut squash mac and cheese is creamy, cheesy, and topped with toasted breadcrumbs! It’s made with roasted butternut squash, fresh sage, and a mixture of cheeses for the perfect cozy fall meal!
Potato Dishes
This section is probably one of my favorites. From mashed potatoes to sweet potato casserole, potatoes dishes are definitely a Thanksgiving staple.
Sweet Potato Casserole
A true Southern Thanksgiving staple. Sweet Potato Casserole made with the perfect amount of cinnamon and a delicious buttery pecan topping. This Thanksgiving favorite is always a crowd pleaser.
Creamy Potatoes Au Gratin
Creamy potatoes au gratin is a classic side dish that everyone will love. Every bite is comforting potato heaven with creamy, cheesy goodness. Perfect for festive celebrations like Easter and Christmas or anytime you need an easy, delicious potato side recipe.
Sweet Potatoes with Candied Pecans
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and it’s time to think about a holiday sweet potato recipe. If you’re looking for a slightly different sweet potato dish for your holiday menu, I bet you’ll love these sweet potatoes with candied maple pecans recipe.
Twice Baked Potatoes
Full loaded and baked with a crispy, salty skin. These are a family favorite. Perfect for any holiday or dinner side dish.
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Roasted Sweet Potatoes are super simple to make yet such a delicious and addictive side dish that is crispy on the outside, soft and delicate on the inside.
Easy Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
This hands-off recipe is a classic dish that is worth knowing how to prepare. Rosemary Roasted Potatoes are a simple and delicious side dish perfect for dinner any night.
Truffle Mashed Potatoes
Delight in the perfect balance of comfort and sophistication with our truffle mashed potatoes. Simple to make, yet bursting with flavor, this recipe elevates classic mashed potatoes by infusing them with the earthy, aromatic essence of truffles. Experience the joy of a gourmet side dish that’s easy to prepare and hard to forget.
Rolls/Bread
One of my favorite sides to make for Thanksgiving is Dinner Rolls. Here are a few Rolls/Bread Sides that are perfect for your Thanksgiving meal this year.
Buttermilk Cornbread
This simple buttermilk cornbread recipe is they only one you will ever need. Tender, buttery and easy to make.
Homemade Sourdough Dinner Rolls
Nothing beats the smell of freshly baked bread, especially when it’s Sourdough Dinner Rolls. They are the ultimate comfort food and a great addition to any meal.
Dinner Rolls
Homemade Dinner Rolls are so much easier to make than you might think. This easy-to-follow recipe produces delicious, soft and buttery dinner rolls every time.
More Amazing Thanksgiving Sides
These next 3 recipes are also on my “MUST HAVE” list for Thanksgiving every year.
Orange Cranberry Sauce
This easy orange cranberry sauce recipe is made in just 15 minutes! It’s flavored with apple cider and orange zest and slightly sweetened with brown sugar. The BEST homemade cranberry sauce for your Thanksgiving holiday meal.
Turkey Gravy
Don’t let that turkey carcass go to waste, use it to make a turkey broth mixed with a few other ingredients to make an easy turkey gravy.
Deviled Eggs
These traditional Deviled Eggs are perfect for any occasion. Even the just because occasion. Made with just a few ingredients, that you most likely already have in your kitchen.
