Plan your holiday menu with this incredible collection of over 50 Thanksgiving side dish recipes! There’s everything from fall soups and salads, to veggies, to classic casseroles. You won’t want to miss this!
The BEST Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes
Whether you need a delicious potato side dish, stuffing, or a salad to complete your meal, this Thanksgiving side dish roundup has everything you’re looking for! If you’re anything like me, then you have likely been preparing and planning for Thanksgiving for weeks!
I’ve looked all over the internet to help you find the most amazing Thanksgiving sides out there! Plus, I’ve included the Thanksgiving side dish recipes that our own family makes every year.
No matter what you are looking for, you’ll find something delicious here!
Bread Recipes and Dinner Rolls
No Thanksgiving plate is complete without the bread! What else would you soak up all that hearty gravy with? Or make a mini turkey sandwich with?? Can you tell I love my bread?
Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls— These rolls are so buttery, tender, and delicious! When combined with our Texas Roadhouse Cinnamon Honey Butter, you’ll have a hard time eating just one.
Slow Cooker Bread with Rosemary — Save some oven space and make this delicious slow cooker bread right in your crockpot!
Southern Buttermilk Biscuits — Light, fluffy, and buttery, thesehomemadebiscuits are surprisingly easy to make and so delicious!
Cloverleaf Pull-Apart Rolls — A classic dinner roll recipe that has been in our family for generations!
Sweet Northern Style Cornbread — Sweeter, moister, and more buttery than souther style cornbread! Easy to make in 30 minutes or less!
“Cheater” Gluten-Free Biscuits— You can’t have a Thanksgiving dinner without a delicious bread side! These gluten-free biscuits are so rich and delicious that you won’t even notice they’re gluten-free!
Gluten Free Cornbread Muffins— These easy cornbread muffins are not only packed with veggies, but they’re gluten-free too!
Slow Cooker Rosemary Pull Apart Rolls —What’s Thanksgiving dinner without rolls? These slow cooker rolls are so easy to make and the perfect side dish.
Vegetable Side Dish Recipes
Turkey Veggie Platter — This cute and easy vegetable platter will be a hit with both kids and grown-ups alike!
Easy Homemade Creamed Corn — All you need is a few simple ingredients and 10 minutes!
Parmesan Ranch Green Beans — Tangy ranch, light parmesan cheese, and crisp bacon make these Ranch & Parmesan Green Beans the best side dish you’ll have this year!
Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Sweet Soy Glaze
These delicious and crispy Brussels sprouts are among one of my favorite side dish recipes!
2-Ingredient Ginger Ale Glazed Carrots
All you need is twenty minutes and two ingredients to make these easy ginger ale glazed carrots!
Maple Bacon Brussel Sprouts — Sweet brussel sprouts combined with crispy bacon — what’s not to love??
Easy Creamy Garlic Parmesan Brussel Sprouts— These Brussel sprouts are so easy to make, and the garlic and parmesan combine to make a delicious mix!
Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoeswith Garlic and Herbs— Save your stove and oven space and make your mashed potatoes in the crockpot instead!
Oven Roasted Carrots with a Honey Glaze is our Family Favorite
These oven roasted carrots are worth making oven space for! They’re so easy to make and they’re so delicious too!
Dairy Free Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Candied Pecans—These scalloped sweet potatoes are both dairy and guilt free making these the perfect sweet potatoes for a healthy Thanksgiving table.
Easy Lemon Spiced Grilled Artichokes Recipe— Free up some kitchen space and take your side dish to the grill! This delicious easy grilled artichoke recipe is so tasty, and you really get the smokey grill taste too!
Lemon Herb Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta—If your family hates Brussels sprouts, this dish serves them up in a fun new way!
Roasted Maple Rosemary Carrots—These rosemary apples are so yummy, and a great way to enjoy carrots for Thanksgiving.
Grain-free Stuffed Acorn Squash
If you need a great substitute for turkey this Thanksgiving, you could easily make this your main dish! Or, sub italian sausage for vegetarian sausage for a delicious side or main meal for your special diets!
Roasted Butternut Squash— Even those who aren’t a fan of butternut squash will love this recipe! It’s so easy to make and is packed full of delicious flavor!
Weight Watchers Butter Pecan Mashed Sweet Potatoes— These mashed sweet potatoes are so tasty, and they’re a great weight watcher friendly recipe!
Easy Baked Parmesan Tomatoes—These easy baked tomatoes would be a great appetizer or side for your Thanksgiving feast!
Vegetable Au Gratin Recipe—Two types of cheese and the perfect blend of veggies make this au gratin recipe so tasty.
Fresh Green Bean Side Dish with Toasted Almonds—Looking for an easy side dish? You can’t go wrong with these green beans with toasted almonds!
The Best Sweet Southern Candied Yams—If you’re looking for a side that’s a little bit sweet, you’ve got to try these candied yams.
Crock Pot Cheesy Potatoes—These cheesy potatoes are so yummy, and you can make them right in your crockpot!
Thanksgiving Casseroles
Broccoli Cheese Casserole — Tender broccoli in a rich cream sauce, topped with a crunchy, cheesy coating.
Classic Green Bean Casserole — Creamy green beans topped with Swiss cheese and crispy coating.
Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans — The perfect combination of sweet and savory, creamy and crunchy!
Corn Pudding—This creamy and comforting corn pudding is so delicious and a great side for Thanksgiving dinner!
Butternut Squash Gratin Recipe —Don’t be intimidated by butternut squash! Using this easy gratin recipe, you can have a fun and unique side for Thanksgiving dinner.
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole— This sweet potato casserole is so tasty! Plus, it’s made in the slow cooker so you can save some oven space!
This baked cream corn is so tasty, and a great Thanksgiving side recipe for the holidays.
Hearty Salad Recipes
Spinach, Roasted Eggplant, and Pecan Salad— If you’re looking to add more veggies to your Thanksgiving feast, give this fall inspired salad a try!
Roasted Cabbage, Apple, and Pecan Salad with Balsamic-Mustard Sauce— If you’re looking for a great salad to add to your table, you’ve got to try this one! The cabbage and apples pair nicely with the salty pecans to make a fresh and delicious salad.
Creamy Cheddar Bacon Broccoli Salad— This easy broccoli salad only takes for ingredients to make, making this a great easy side dish for your Thanksgiving feast.
Keto Greek Salad (in a Mason Jar)— This easy keto greek salad is a great way to minimize the mess between courses during your Thanksgiving dinner!
Creamy Hawaiian Fruit Salad — This is a vintage salad recipe that my Granny makes at every holiday! The combination of fruit and marshmallows is oddly irresistible!
Fall Soup Recipes
Keto Instant Pot Asparagus Soup — Ready in less than 30 minutes, this keto-friendly soup could work as a side dish or an appetizer!
If you’re looking to mix things up a bit, give this delicious red pepper soup a try! It’s so tasty and easy to make!
Gravy, Sauces, and Unique Thanksgiving Sides
Make your Thanksgiving dinner truly special!
KFC Gravy Recipe — This easy brown gravy recipe tastes just like the restaurant favorite!
Classic Cheese Soufflé — Velvety cheese that’s whipped up until it’s light and airy, then baked. This is amazing stuff!!!
— If you’re looking for a great savory side dish, you can’t go wrong with this easy Instant Pot recipe!
Instant Pot Pumpkin Apple Butter— This delicious pumpkin apple butter takes just thirty minutes to make and it’s a great topping for your Thanksgiving rolls.
Fresh Cranberry Orange Sauce — You only need fifteen minutes and four ingredients to make this delicious and easy cranberry orange sauce!
Stuffing & Dressing Recipes
Every family has their favorite stuffing recipe for Thanksgiving! These are some of the best out there!
Easy Herb Stuffing Recipe — A good stuffing is the star of the meal, and this easy from-scratch recipe made with fresh herbs does not disappoint!
How to Make Old fashioned Cornbread Dressing— Who doesn’t love cornbread? Turn delicious cornbread into the perfect stuffing for your Thanksgiving turkey!
The Best Stuffing Recipe for Thanksgiving— Forget a boring stuffing recipe and try this one instead! It’s so delicious, it will easily become a family favorite.
Easy Homemade Stuffing Recipe —Don’t let the stuffing stress you out! This easy homemade stuffing recipe can help in a pinch!
Cornbread Apple Stuffing Recipe —Enjoy a unique twist on a classic stuffing recipe with this cornbread and apple stuffing.
Mac & Cheese
Creamy and delicious and a kid favorite!
Crock Pot Mac N Cheese—Free up some of your burners with this easy to make crockpot mac and cheese!
Artichoke Mushroom Mac and Cheese Recipe —Add some delicious veggies to your mac and cheese with this artichoke mac and cheese recipe.
Keto Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes
Who says you can’t enjoy Thanksgiving dinner on the Keto diet? These recipes are delicious AND low carb!
Keto Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes— If you’re looking for a healthy but delicious side to add to your table, you can’t go wrong with these delicious pesto cauliflower mashed potatoes.
If you’re looking to do something besides mashed potatoes, give this easy keto-friendly cauliflower rice recipe a try.
Keto One-Skillet Balsamic-Glazed Sautéed Asparagus with Bacon—You only need one skillet to make this easy keto sauteed asparagus recipe!
Keto Oven Roasted Vegetables Recipe—If you’re looking for an easy keto side dish, these oven-roasted veggies are perfect!
Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts (Keto, Low Carb)
This crisp and savory brussel sprout recipe is the perfect way to cook up your Brussel sprouts this Thanksgiving.
If you’re looking for an easy and keto Thanksgiving side, give this easy air fryer broccoli a try!
Make the Perfect Thanksgiving Turkey Too!
If you’re looking for an easy and delicious turkey recipe, try our Butter Roasted Turkey. A simple trick makes it extra juicy and flavorful!
Butter Roasted Turkey
What can I make with Thanksgiving leftovers?
Tired of the same old leftover turkey sandwich? Our family makes turkey tacos!
It sounds a little strange, but this is crazy good!! Just grab a tortilla and pile on some meat and your favorite Thanksgiving sides!
Leftover Turkey Tacos
What are your family’s favorite Thanksgiving side dish recipes? I’d love to hear your go-to ideas in the comments!
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Lindsey has been a part of The Soccer Mom Blog team since early 2019. She also runs a virtual assisting company, Schatz Virtual Solutions, with her husband Steven. When they’re not working side-by-side (literally), you’ll find them binge-watching shows, cooking together, or spending their days relaxing by palm trees at the beach.
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