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Are you looking for some delicious and creative side dishes to bring to Thanksgiving? I’ve compiled an epic List of Thanksgiving Sides to impress your family and friends. Whether you are hosting and have lots to cook, or you just need to bring one dish – these are sure to be the talk of the table!
From homemade dinner rolls (even ones that don’t need yeast!), to various corn dishes, potato recipes and much more. Whether you want to dive into the most decadent macaroni and cheese or lighten up the evening with a pecan cranberry salad, you will find tons of scrumptious recipes to love!
Steakhouse Creamed Corn Recipe – effortless to make and tastes great! Creamed corn, prepared with a luscious blend of butter, flour, heavy whipping cream, whole milk, sugar, salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese is a divine side dish that’s sure to elevate any meal.
Inspired by Longhorn Steakhouse, this Creamed Spinach Bake is so flavorful and lusciously creamy, topped with a crusty cheesy top and specks of crispy bacon. Make it with fresh or frozen spinach for the ultimate holiday side dish!
Perhaps homemade Garlic bread rolls weren’t on your list of Thanksgiving side dish recipes. But these are so easy, super soft and fluffy dinner rolls packed with garlic flavor. These homemade rolls are made with lots of fresh garlic in the dough and brushed with even more garlic herb butter after baking!
These Garlic Smashed Potatoes are soft on the inside and crispy on the outside with a burst of rosemary garlicky flavor. They are so easy to make and packed full of flavor. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. Be sure to add these to your list!
Southern Sweet Potato Casserole
Sweet and decadently creamy with a streusel cooking topping and toasty marshmallows is a staple for your holiday table this Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, or Christmas. This is our favorite way to enjoy candied yams.
Maple Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
Free up your oven and stove top and make these delicious Maple and Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots in your slow cooker. The perfect Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving or Christmas side dish, made easily and hands free.
Best Ever Crock Pot Creamed Corn
This is the best ever Crock Pot Creamed Corn recipe and a must-make side dish so add this one to your Thanksgiving list. It’s a favorite the perfect addition to your holiday dinner spread and if you’re a creamed corn fan, it doesn’t get any better!
A bright, refreshing fall salad with apples, bacon + the most amazing candied pecans. Perfect for the holidays! You’ve got to add this one to your list of Thanksgiving side dishes.
These dinner rolls are easy and delicious, and no yeast is required! With five minutes of prep, you’ll enjoy them in no time. This is perfect to add to your list of thanksgiving side dishes.
Twice Baked Broccoli Cheese Potatoes
Twice-baked potatoes could be made so many different ways but broccoli and cheddar seem to be everyones favorite. They are sooo cheesy, well seasoned, and herby with that slight crunch from the broccoli.
Best Baked Macaroni and Cheese
This easy baked mac and cheese recipe will quickly become a family favorite. A 5 star, homemade baked macaroni and cheese using real, simple ingredients. No velveeta! A creamy mac and cheese recipe using cheddar cheese, milk, eggs, butter, flour, and macaroni then baked in the oven.
Looking for a crowd-favorite Thanksgiving side dish that’s also low stress and easy to make? Cheesy Jiffy Corn Casserole is a fan-favorite not only because it’s extremely easy to make but it hits the spot with a comfy corn dish.
Scalloped Potatoes Au Gratin are a delightful fusion of two beloved potato casseroles – Potatoes Au Gratin and Scalloped Potatoes! This wonderfully simple and timeless recipe is sure to become a favorite on your list of Thanksgiving side dishes, bringing joy and warmth to your holiday table.
Ina Garten’s Green Bean Casserole
We can all agree that Ina Garten’s Green Bean Casserole is the best side dish ever. This rich and satisfying dish may end up stealing the spotlight from the turkey. It’s the ideal complement to any tasty holiday meal. It goes well with honey-glazed ham, prime rib marinated in garlic butter, and turkey roasted with herbs.
Loaded Corn Casserole
This crowd favorite loaded corn casserole is stuffed full of bursting sweet corn kernels and cream-style corn to create a super moist and tender corn casserole. It’s then topped with cheese, bacon and chives to create the ultimate side dish to add your Thanksgiving recipe lineup.
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These are the creamiest, most decadent mashed potatoes. You’ll think you are eating at a five star restaurant when you take a bite because they are amazing! Baking the mashed potatoes makes them so rich and flavorful. A must to add to your list of thanksgiving sides.
This cranberry orange sauce is a 5 ingredient recipe that’s made with fresh cranberries, orange juice and orange zest for a sweet and tangy sauce. Cranberry orange sauce is a fresh, bright tasting accompaniment to any holiday meal.
This simple and tasty Baked Parmesan Creamed Corn is a delicious twist on one of your favorite holiday side dishes. Mix, bake to golden perfection, and on the table in less than an hour!
The World’s Best Stuffing has the perfect texture and a delicious savory flavor profile. So how could this one not make your list of Thanksgiving must-make side dishes? Make this recipe with breakfast sausage, onions, celery, and mushrooms. You can omit the mushrooms if you choose.
Stunning buttery-creaminess and layers of gooey cheese, if you love baked macaroni and cheese with a crusty topping and crispy edges – look no further than this decadent and wildly popular recipe. This is sure to be a hit at your Friendsgiving party!
Tennessee onions is an old-fashioned onion casserole that is unlike any side dish you’ve had before.
Sweet Potato Casserole with Brown Sugar Crust
This creamy sweet potato casserole with a brown sugar topping is one of the most popular Thanksgiving side dish recipes. Everyone loves it! It is so easy and can be made ahead of time. It is the perfect holiday side dish recipe.
This Cranberry Apple Stuffing is so good you’ll want to make a meal out of it! Made with sourdough bread, sweet apples, dried cranberries, and plenty of fresh herbs. It’s crispy on top, moist underneath and has the perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors. A unique must-add to your list of Thanksgiving sides!
Everyone needs a recipe for the best Broccoli Salad! This one is stuffed with bacon, cranberry, cheese, sunflower seeds, and tangy homemade dressing. It is easy to make and is a huge crowd pleaser. The perfect side dish to serve at Thanksgiving!
