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    25 Side Dishes for Thanksgiving

    Published: Nov 7, 2021 · Modified: Nov 18, 2022 by Heather · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 345 words. · About 2 minutes to read this article.

    25 Best Thanksgiving side dish recipes.
    25 Best Thanksgiving side dish recipes.
    25 Best Thanksgiving side dish recipes.

    Everyone knows that Thanksgiving is all about the side dishes! Today, I'm sharing with you my 25 best side dishes for Thanksgiving dinner. You're sure to find a new favorite on this list.

    Collage of Thanksgiving side dishes.

    From green bean casserole to classic mashed potatoes, you'll find all your favorite classics and more on this list of best side dishes for Thanksgiving.

    Casseroles, like baked mac and cheese, scalloped potatoes, and sweet potato casserole, are popular Thanksgiving side dishes. And you can't go wrong with a classic cranberry sauce or cornbread dressing.

    Whether making turkey or spiral sliced ham, you're sure to find the perfect side dishes for your meal here.

    Potato sides

    Potatoes make popular Thanksgiving side dishes. Go for a classic mashed potato, a scalloped potato casserole, or Southern sweet potato casserole.

    Creamy Mashed Potatoes

    Creamy mashed potatoes are everything you want in a classic mashed potato recipe. These potatoes are filled with butter, heavy cream, and just a touch of salt and pepper. Incredibly simple, made from scratch, and a must for your next holiday meal or family dinner.
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    A white bowl filled with mashed potatoes.

    Southern Sweet Potato Casserole

    Southern Sweet Potato Casserole will complete your Thanksgiving meal this holiday season. Creamy sweet potato filling is topped with a crunchy and buttery pecan topping.
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    Pecan sugar topping on a casserole.

    Savory Sweet Potato Casserole

    Savory sweet potato casserole is made with mashed sweet potatoes, garlic, herbs, and a crunchy panko parmesan crust. It's the perfect Thanksgiving side dish recipe to pair with turkey or ham.
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    A black serving spoon scooping sweet potato casserole from a white dish.

    Gruyere Potatoes Au Gratin

    Gruyere potatoes au gratin is a cheesy potato side dish that's perfect for your next holiday meal. Thin sliced potatoes are baked in a creamy herb sauce with melty gruyere cheese.
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    Wooden spoon scooping potatoes au gratin from a dish.

    Dill Scalloped Potatoes

    Dill scalloped potatoes are an easy side dish to make from scratch. Thin sliced potatoes are coated in a creamy dill sauce and baked in the oven. Perfect for family dinners and holidays.
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    A wooden spoon scooping a serving of scalloped potatoes.

    Hash Brown Potato Casserole

    Hash brown potato casserole is made with cheesy potatoes and a crunchy panko bread crumb topping. The cheese sauce is made entirely from scratch - no canned soups needed! Perfect for serving at your next holiday gathering like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter.
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    A wooden serving spoon scooping hash brown potato casserole from a white casserole dish.

    Vegetable sides

    Green bean casserole is a classic Thanksgiving staple, but you can also mix things up and make some maple bacon brussels sprouts or kale apple slaw. While technically a fruit, butternut squash is treated as a vegetable when cooked, which is why you'll find them here.

    Green Bean Casserole From Scratch

    Green Bean Casserole From Scratch is freshly made without any canned ingredients. Green beans are covered in a creamy homemade mushroom sauce, then topped with breaded and fried onions.

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    Green bean casserole in a white dish.

    Green Beans and onions

    Green Beans and Onions is a quick and easy side dish for your next weeknight meal. Fresh green beans are tossed with flavorful sautéed onions, garlic, and butter. Ready in twenty minutes.
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    A saute pan of vegetables on a wooden counter.

    Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts

    Maple bacon brussels sprouts are a quick stovetop side dish to make this fall. Sliced brussels sprouts are sautéed with crumbled bacon, onions and a hint of sweet maple syrup.
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    Brussels sprouts and bacon in a metal pan.

    Honey Roasted Parsnips and Carrots

    Honey roasted parsnips and carrots make the perfect special occasion or holiday side dish. Sliced carrots and parsnips are tossed in honey and thyme, then oven roasted until tender.
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    Root vegetables roasted and ready to serve on a white plate.

    Cheesy Broccoli Casserole

    Cheesy broccoli casserole is made with tender cooked broccoli and homemade cheese sauce, topped with a buttery garlic panko crust. An easy holiday side dish to make from scratch!
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    Metal spoon scooping broccoli casserole from a white casserole dish.

    Kale Apple Slaw with Poppy Seed Vinaigrette

    Kale apple slaw with poppy seed vinaigrette is a light vegan side dish recipe that's prepared in minutes. Chopped kale is tossed with sliced apple and red onion, then coated in a tangy poppy seed dressing.
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    A white scalloped edge bowl filled with salad.

    Savory Herb Roasted Butternut Squash

    Savory Herb Roasted Butternut Squash is a light and flavorful fall side dish recipe. Cubed butternut squash is tossed in oil, rosemary, and thyme, then roasted in the oven until tender.
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    Butternut squash cubed and topped with fresh parsley.

    Roasted Butternut Squash with Brown Sugar

    Roasted Butternut Squash with Brown Sugar is an easy side dish that's filled with comforting fall flavor. Cubed butternut squash and pecan halves are coated in brown sugar and cinnamon, then roasted in the oven.
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    A white serving dish filled with cubed butternut squash and pecans.

    Pasta sides

    Whether you make your mac and cheese baked or on the stovetop, you really can't go wrong with pasta side dishes for Thanksgiving. Noodle kugel is a traditional dish for Hanukkah, but also popular for Thanksgiving.

    Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese

    This creamy baked mac and cheese is a crowd pleasing side dish to serve at your next holiday meal. Macaroni is coated in a rich, creamy cheese sauce and topped with a crunchy panko crust.
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    A scoop of macaroni and cheese sitting in a casserole dish.

    Creamy Stovetop Mac and Cheese

    Creamy stovetop macaroni and cheese is rich, flavorful, and filled with gruyere and cheddar cheeses. Use macaroni or shells to create this homemade comfort food side dish.
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    Black spoon scooping a serving of creamy mac and cheese.

    Savory Brown Butter Noodle Kugel

    Savory brown butter noodle kugel is a side dish made with egg noodles and a rich & tangy custard. Caramelized brown butter, sage, and thyme make this a savory, comforting side dish.
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    Serving of noodle kugel on a wooden server.

    Fall Pasta Salad

    Seasonal ingredients like broccoli, pecans, and cranberries are tossed with pasta in a flavorful homemade vinaigrette and served cold.
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    Rotini pasta tossed with grated carrots, broccoli, pecans, and cranberries.

    Bread sides

    Cornbread dressing is a staple side dish at our Thanksgiving table. Or, put a twist on the traditional dinner rolls and make cornbread muffins or buttery biscuits instead!

    Southern Cornbread Dressing

    Southern Cornbread Dressing is a popular Thanksgiving side dish. Filled with celery, onion, and sage, this moist cornbread dressing is a must for your next holiday meal.
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    Wooden spatula holding a serving of cornbread dressing.

    Buttermilk Cornbread Muffins

    Buttermilk cornbread muffins are the perfect addition to your next bowl of chili. Tender, moist, and flavorful, these cornbread muffins are easy to make from scratch in your own kitchen.
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    Two cornbread muffins stacked on a wooden cutting board.

    Buttery Stovetop Biscuits

    No oven needed for these buttery stovetop biscuits, they're cooked in a skillet right on the stovetop.
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    Biscuits stacked on a white plate.

    Condiments & extras

    Thanksgiving isn't complete without a gravy boat filled with homemade gravy. Place some compound butter on the table - it can go on mashed or baked potatoes, biscuits, and more. Don't forget the cranberry sauce. Made from scratch is way better than the store bought stuff!

    How To Make Gravy Without Drippings

    Learn how to make gravy without drippings today. This easy homemade gravy recipe makes a perfect batch of gravy every time, with a handful of simple ingredients. Perfect to make ahead gravy for the holidays.
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    Pouring gravy over a bowl of mashed potatoes.

    Spicy Cajun Gravy

    Spice up your mashed potatoes with this spicy Cajun gravy! Seasoned with Cajun spices and hot sauce, this gravy comes together in minutes on the stovetop.
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    Roasted Garlic and Herb Compound Butter

    Roasted garlic and herb compound butter is a blend of butter with roasted garlic and fresh herbs. Compound butter is great for topping steaks, baked potatoes, spreading onto dinner rolls, and more.
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    A round log of compound butter filled with herbs and garlic.

    Cranberry Sauce with Orange Zest

    Homemade Cranberry Sauce with Orange Zest, a classic holiday dish. This cranberry sauce is spiced with cinnamon and orange zest, and is ready in just 15 minutes.
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    A bowl of cranberry sauce topped with orange zest.

    More Thanksgiving

    • Turkey Broccoli Casserole
    • Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce
    • Spicy Cajun Gravy
    • Cheesy Broccoli Casserole

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