101+ Thanksgiving Side Dishes (2024)

Wedge Salad with Homemade Thousand Island Dressing

A Wedge Salad is a crisp and refreshing. Iceberg lettuce wedges topped with homemade thousand island dressing, bacon, tomatoes and pepper jack cheese.

Spinach Salad

Spinach Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette is the best weekday salad! It's easy and fast, made with fresh spinach, tomatoes, cucumbers and crunchy walnuts.

Mediterranean Green Bean Salad

Mediterranean Green Bean Salad is full of bright flavors and colors, with Feta cheese, Kalamata olives, chickpeas, tomatoes and a tangy Greek vinaigrette.

7 Layer Salad

7 Layer Salad is a classic potluck dish great for feeding a crowd. These layers of deliciousness can be made ahead of time for these easiest side dish ever!

Simple Carrot Salad

This simple shredded Carrot Salad is made with grated carrots and a quick vinaigrette. It's a healthy salad that's a cinch to whip up anytime.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad

Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad is a perfect side dish for your fall get-togethers and especially Thanksgiving! Serve it hot or cold – it's sure to please!

Caesar Salad

A classic Caesar Salad recipe with homemade caesar salad dressing (and no anchovies!).

Bibb Lettuce Salad

This Bibb Lettuce Salad combines freshness and flavor in every bite, with crisp lettuce, walnuts, blue cheese, bacon and pickled onions.

Broccoli Slaw Recipe

This crunchy, flavorful broccoli salad has shaved broccoli, crisp apples, tart cherries, sunflower seeds and a tangy dressing for an easy year-round favorite.

Homemade Raspberry Vinaigrette Recipe

This sweet and tangy Raspberry Vinaigrette recipe will elevate your salads. Make this flavorful dressing at home in a few simple steps.

Arugula Salad with Lemon Dressing

Arugula Salad is light and fresh, and tossed in a simple lemon dressing. It’s the perfect side salad that takes only minutes to make.

Best Macaroni Salad

The Best Macaroni Salad is a classic summer side dish with mayo, celery, sweet pickles, onions, peas, hard boiled eggs and a hint of mustard.

Easy Vegetable Pasta Salad

Vegetable Pasta Salad recipe is a perfect summer side dish for BBQs and Parties. Simple, fresh ingredients, and ready in 15 minutes.

Kale Salad with Quinoa and Chickpeas

Kale Salad with Quinoa and Chickpeas, plus brussels sprouts, cranberries and pecans with a simple vinaigrette is perfect for meal prep!

Winter Salad

Winter Salad is hearty and delicious, full of crisp apples, tangy goat cheese, and pomegranate seeds with a tangy homemade vinaigrette.

Veggie Tray

The best veggie tray is full of colorful vegetables, and a variety of flavorful dips. A vegetable tray is a must have at parties!

Easy Cheesy Broccoli Casserole

Cheesy Broccoli Casserole with tender broccoli, a homemade cheddar cheese sauce and finishes with a crispy, buttery cracker crumb topping.

Green Bean Casserole with Bacon

Green Bean Casserole with Bacon is a salty, smoky update on the classic Thanksgiving side dish. Made with fresh green beans or canned.

Green Bean Casserole from Scratch

Green Bean Casserole from Scratch is easy to make with fresh ingredients and no canned soup! It's the best side dish for your holiday meal.

Scalloped Corn Casserole

Scalloped Corn is a classic casserole filled with creamy corn, topped with crushed butter crackers. A simple side dish for the holidays or a weeknight meal.

Broccoli Rice Casserole

Broccoli Rice Casserole is an easy to make side dish with a cheesy sauce. Make it a delicious part of your holiday meal or weeknight dinner.

Twice Baked Potato Casserole

Twice Baked Potato Casserole takes the flavors of loaded mashed potatoes and stuffs them into a delicious casserole topped with crunchy potato chips.

Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole

Copycat Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole is an easy, cheesy recipe with frozen hashbrowns, cheese sauce and a crunchy corn flakes topping. Perfect for potlucks, brunch or as a simple side dish.

Creamy Cornbread Casserole

This from-scratch Cornbread Casserole is made with a homemade Jiffy cornbread mix. It's perfect for holiday meals or any day of the week.

Cheesy Zucchini Casserole

Zucchini Casserole is a delicious side dish with tender zucchini, a creamy white cheddar cheese sauce and a crunchy panko breadcrumb topping.

Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon are slightly sweet, savory, and irresistibly crispy. They’re an easy side dish to serve with any dinner.

Candied Carrots

Perfectly tender and glazed in a brown sugar sauce, this Candied Carrots recipe an easy holiday side dish that takes 30 minutes to prepare.

Cauliflower Gratin Recipe

Cauliflower Gratin is a great way to add more veggies to a meal, made with tender cauliflower, a creamy cheese sauce and crispy breadcrumbs.

This One Pan Cauliflower “Mac” & Cheese recipe is a healthy, low-carb recipe that will satisfy your cheesy cravings. Makes a delicious and quick meal or a perfect Thanksgiving side dish.

Baked Acorn Squash

Baked Acorn Squash is delicious in a soup, baked in a casserole, or simply roasted and drizzled with butter, maple syrup and warm spices.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad

Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad is a perfect side dish for your fall get-togethers and especially Thanksgiving! Serve it hot or cold – it's sure to please!

Easy Oven Roasted Vegetables

Oven Roasted Vegetables are deliciously tender and roasted in a crave-worthy seasoning blend. Get tips for perfect roast veggies side dish every time!

Garlic Green Beans

Garlic Green Beans are a simple, flavorful side dish that's fast and easy to make. Green beans cooked in garlic butter until tender with a squeeze of lemon.

Slow Cooker Creamed Corn

Slow Cooker Cream Style Corn is a simple side dish, made with sweet corn in a creamy sauce. It's perfect for holidays and weeknight meals.

Instant Pot Green Beans

Instant Pot Green Beans are an easy, flavorful side dish that's ready in 15 minutes. A touch of garlic butter makes them irresistable.

Roasted Broccoli

Roasted Broccoli is a simple, light side dish that's tossed with olive oil, salt and paprika then roasted in the oven for a delicious, nutty flavor.

Roasted Broccolini

Roasted Broccolini is an easy side dish that's ready in 20 minutes. With just a few simple ingredients, you can get dinner on the table fast!

Honey Roasted Carrots

Roasted Carrots are the perfect side dish for the holidays! Tender and delicious carrots are caramelized with a sweet honey butter glaze.

Bacon Wrapped Green Beans

Bacon Wrapped Green Beans are as delicious as they look! Crispy bacon wrapped around green bean bundles seasoned with brown sugar and spices.

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

This simple Bacon Wrapped Asparagus recipe is made with just 5 ingredients in less than 30 minutes, for an easy appetizer everyone will love!

Broccoli with Cheese Sauce

Broccoli with cheese sauce is the best way to serve fresh broccoli – smothered in a creamy homemade cheese sauce. It's totally kid approved!

Sauteed Broccoli

Sauteed Broccoli is a healthy side dish with crisp-tender broccoli, garlic, lemon and red pepper flakes that cooks in just 10 minutes!

Sauteed Mushrooms

A quick and easy side dish made from mushrooms, garlic, butter, Worcestershire, salt and pepper.

Garlic Butter Frozen Vegetables

Budget friendly frozen vegetables are transformed with a couple of simple, and tasty, tricks!

Southern Green Beans

Southern Green Beans are simmered low in chicken broth until they are nice and tender. Crispy bacon adds the perfect texture to the dish.

The Best, Fluffy Mashed Potatoes

Want to know the secret to the best mashed potatoes? Keep it simple, no fancy ingredients – just the right ratio of butter, cream and salt.

Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

Cheesy Mashed Potatoes are fluffy, creamy and loaded with 3 kinds of cheese. So versatile, you can serve right away or make ahead and freeze.

Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes

Crock pot mashed potatoes have diced potatoes simmered in the slow cooker and mashed with butter and cream for an easy holiday or weeknight side dish.

Red Skinned Mashed Potatoes Recipe

This is the ULTIMATE Red Skinned Mashed Potatoes recipe! This simple, easy-to-make recipe gives you perfectly creamy mashed potatoes in 30 minutes or less.

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Easy, creamy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes make the perfect side dish for any occasion.

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

These Garlic Mashed Potatoes are creamy and delicious. Made with minced garlic and cream cheese, it’s the best side dish and one that everyone will love!

Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes are rich, creamy, buttery and decadent. They are such an easy side dish for weeknight dinners or a holiday meal.

Loaded Mashed Potatoes

Loaded Mashed Potatoes are the ultimate comfy side dish with creamy potatoes loaded up with bacon, two kinds of cheese and green onions.

Potatoes Romanoff

Potatoes Romanoff is a classic side dish with shredded potatoes, cheese and sour cream. Elegant yet simple, and perfect for any occasion.

Southern Potato Salad Recipe

Southern Potato Salad is a classic recipe for potlucks, picnics and BBQs. It's creamy, tangy and ready in 30 minutes, or make it a day ahead.

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes are the perfect side dish! Par-boiled instead of baked raw, these cheesy potatoes will always be cooked to creamy perfection.

Roasted Parmesan Potatoes

Roasted garlic potatoes are the perfect side dish for any meal. They're tender on the inside with crispy edges, garlic and parmesan cheese.

Roasted Red Potatoes

Roasted Red Potatoes are a simple side dish that's packed with flavor. Lightly seasoned and roasted in the oven to get those amazingly crisp edges.

Loaded Mashed Potato Puffs

Mashed Potato Puffs are fluffy and tender with crispy edges. A great way to use leftover potatoes. Filled with bacon, cheese and chives.

Loaded Smashed Potatoes

Smashed Potatoes loaded with cheese, bacon, sour cream and green onions are tender and fluffy on the inside with ultra crispy edges!

Roasted Purple Potatoes

Roasted Purple Potatoes are a delicious, simple to prepare and full of health benefits! Roasted in olive oil and seasonings and ready in about 30 minutes.

Twice Baked Potatoes

Twice Baked Potatoes are a classic recipe with Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses, and bacon. They are a great side dish for any holiday or meal!

Boiled Baby Potatoes with Garlic Herb Butter

TheseBoiled Baby Potatoes with Garlic and Herb Butter are creamy and tender and make a perfect, quick side dish to any meal.

Hasselback Potatoes

Quick and easy hasselback potatoes topped with bacon, cream cheese and herbs.

Perfect Baked Potatoes

Crispy, fluffy and delicious Easy Breakfast Potatoes are baked in the oven and are the perfect side dish for any meal | Potato Recipes | Breakfast Recipes

German Fried Potatoes

German Fried Potatoes, aka Bratkartoffeln, are tender on the inside with crispy edges. for an easy potato side dish is a family favorite!

Roasted Baby Potatoes

Roasted Baby Potatoes are an easy yet versatile side dish! Perfectly golden and crunchy on the outside, fluffy and tender on the inside.

Roasted Lemon Potatotes

Roasted Lemon Potatoes are crispy and flavorful, tossed in olive oil and Greek inspired spices then roasted for a truly addictive side dish.

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Bacon and Brown Sugar

Mashed Sweet Potatoes are creamy, buttery and loaded with bacon and warm brown sugar. They are the perfect side dish for your holiday meal.

Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

These Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes are full of fall flavors and make for a great side dish!

Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes are coated in a cinnamon honey sauce and roasted until they are crispy and caramelized on the outside and tender on the inside.

Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows

My Sweet Potato Casserole with marshmallows recipe is a classic Thanksgiving side dish with fresh sweet potatoes, brown sugar and cinnamon.

Sweet Potato and Bacon Hash

This Sweet Potato and Bacon Hash is an easy and savory brunch that the whole family will love!

Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes

Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes are the easiest way to make perfectly cooked sweet potatoes with little effort and in a fraction of the time.

Candied Yams

Candied Yams are a classic side dish that's perfect for Thanksgiving. Tender yams, or sweet potatoes, glazed in a buttery brown sugar sauce.

Cornbread Stuffing

Southern Cornbread Stuffing is a moist and fluffy dressing with chunks of sweet cornbread and veggies soaked in an herb infused broth.

This Bacon Onion Stuffing is a flavorful and savory take on the classic!

Traditional Homemade Stuffing

Homemade Stuffing has dried bread cubes tossed with celery, onions, fresh herbs and broth, then baked until it's moist and fluffy, and crispy on the outside.

Classic Sausage Stuffing

Sausage Stuffing has savory Italian sausage, bread, vegetables, herbs and spices. It's the perfect side dish for all of your holiday meals.

Seasoned Rice with Herbs and Garlic

Herb Seasoned Rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the perfect side dish for any meal. It's way better than a boxed mix and ready in 20 minutes!

Easy Rice Pilaf

Upgrade everyday rice with this Easy Rice Pilaf with Vegetables. It's simple, uses fresh ingredients and adds incredible flavor to any plate.

Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto

Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto is a rich and delicious recipe made with your pressure cooker for an easy vegetarian dinner or decadent side dish! Fresh thyme, Parmesan and white wine take the flavors in this dish to the next level!

Creamy Stovetop Mac and Cheese is a family favorite, easily customized with different cheeses and ready in 30 minutes.

One Pan Buttered Noodles

One Pan Buttered Noodles is a fast and easy side dish. As the pasta simmers it creates a rich and luscious sauce – no draining required!

Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

Learn how to make creamy, delicious Pumpkin Mac and Cheese that'll wow the whole family! It's healthy and delicious, and perfect for fall.

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese is a tried and true family favorite made with tender pasta, cheddar cheese sauce and a crunchy pretzel topping.

Jalapeno Popper Mac and Cheese

Jalapeno Popper Mac and Cheese has macaroni in a rich and creamy cheese sauce with bold, spicy jalapeno peppers, bacon and a crispy topping.

Parmesan Garlic Herb Quick Bread

This Parmesan Garlic Herb Quick Bread is a tender, flavorful bread thatmakes a great side dish to any meal.

Onion Rolls Recipe

These Onion Rolls are soft and fluffy, with a healthy bite of onion flavor. They are perfect for adding to your weeknight or holiday menu.

Cheesy Garlic Bread Recipe

The Best Cheesy Garlic Bread has 3 kinds of cheese, fresh herbs and tons of garlic. Turn plain french bread into cheesy, garlicky perfection!

Parmesan Rosemary Dinner Rolls

These super easy and incredibly delicious Parmesan Rosemary Rolls look beautiful, and will be the hit of your celebrations, and no one will now just how easy they were to make!

Sour Cream Cornbread

Sour Cream Cornbread is the perfect side for your holiday meal or favorite bowl of chili. It's incredibly moist and deliciously tender.

Cornbread Muffins

Sour Cream Cornbread Muffins are fluffy and moist. Smother with butter and honey and pair them with your favorite bowl of soup or chili.

Buttery Frozen Dinner Rolls with Garlic and Rosemary

Frozen Rhodes rolls are the easiest frozen dinner rolls! No kneading or mixing, just 3-4 hours of rise time for soft, and fluffy dinner rolls.

Honey Oat Quick Bread

Honey Oat Bread is a wholesome, delicious quick bread made with whole wheat flour, oats, plain yogurt for richness and honey for sweetness.

Beer Bread

This Beer Bread recipe is a simple and customizable quick bread that's slightly sweet, super moist and made with just 6 ingredients.

Drop Biscuits

Drop Biscuits are flaky, tender, and so easy to make! No yeast, rising, or kneading – just mix up the dough, drop on the sheet, and bake!

Mini Parmesan Garlic Knots

Mini Parmesan Garlic Knots are a poppable appetizer that flies off the plate! Serve them small, or make bigger knots to serve up with your favorite dinners!

Copycat Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread

Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread has a fluffy texture and a savory, slightly sweet flavor. A perfect copycat recipe to make at home anytime!

Copycat Cheddar Bay Biscuits

Garlic Cheese Biscuits are a copycat of Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits. They are cheesy, garlicky and salty yet still tender and flaky – you definitely won't want to share.

Garlic Cheese Toast

Garlic Cheese Toast has a rich garlic butter and is topped with three melty cheeses. It's the perfect side for just about any meal!

Garlic Rosemary Focaccia

Focaccia bread with roasted garlic and fresh rosemary is so fluffy and tender. It's easy to make and there is no kneading required.

Parker House Rolls

Parker House Rolls are a soft and buttery, melt-in-your-mouth dinner roll. They are brushed with butter before and after baking making them even more irresistible. Your family is going to love these amazing homemade rolls.

Mandarin Orange Salad

Mandarin Orange Salad is a fluffy, sweet treat that's light & refreshing. With just 5 ingredients, this Jello Salad takes 10 minutes to make!

Fried Apples Recipe

These Fried Apples have the perfect balance of tender, caramelized apples, a hint of cinnamon, and just the right amount of sweetness.

Sour Cream Salad

A creamy fruit salad with cool whip and sour cream, marshmallows and chunks of fruit.

Cranberry Fluff Salad

Cranberry Fluff Salad is a creamy cranberry salad side dish or dessert with cranberry sauce, marshmallows, oranges, pineapple and Cool Whip.

Homemade Cranberry Orange Sauce

Cranberry Orange Sauce is a delicious combination of sweet and tart, and the perfect accompaniment to all your holiday meals.

Slow Cooker Applesauce

Seal and store in the fridge for up to a week or the freezer for up to 6 months. Be sure to leave at least an inch of space above the sauce for freezing.

Instant Pot Applesauce

Instant Pot Applesauce is sweet and tart, and ready in about 20 minutes. Easily customizable with your favorite apples and little to no sugar added.

Classic Pistachio Fluff Salad

Pistachio Salad is a classic dessert recipe made with pistachio pudding, pineapple, marshmallows, cool whip and nuts.

Green Jello Salad

Jello Salad is a vintage recipe that's part side dish & part dessert. This Green Jello Salad is deliciously creamy and perfect for sharing with friends!

Don’t forget the turkey!

Get the best roast turkey recipe, plus TONS of tips!

What do you serve with Thanksgiving dinner?

You’ve got the roast turkey breast, you’ve got the turkey gravy, but it can get boring with the same old traditional mashed potatoes and green bean casserole every year. That’s why I’ve put together this incredible collection that showcases the MANY different options you have to help round out your Thanksgiving feast. I can wait to try them all! Wherever you start, you won’t be disappointed with these Thanksgiving recipes!

What is the most popular Side Dish at Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving is THE food holiday of the year! Some think that the turkey is the star, but really, it’s the sides. The side dishes have always been my favorite part of Thanksgiving – from the sweet potatoes to the rolls to the stuffing to the green beans. Mashed Potatoes are my all-time favorite, and they’re one of the most popular Thanksgiving side dishes of all.

How many side dishes should you have at Thanksgiving?

Lots of them! Of course, it depends on how many people you will have at dinner, but the more options you can provide, the better. You want to have at least 2 of each type of side – 2 vegetable sides, 2 starches, 2 desserts.Make sure to include a variety of flavors and textures.

How far ahead can I make Thanksgiving sides?

What do you serve after Thanksgiving?

If you want to use up your leftover turkey, you can make Turkey Shepherd’s Pie or Turkey Vegetable Soup, or one of 25+ Leftover Turkey Recipes! I am usually looking for something lighter after that big meal so something like BLT Turkey Wraps, Caldo de Pollo Soup, or just a simple Air Fryer Grilled Cheese sandwich will do.