If you’re starting your hunt for this year’s Thanksgiving feast, this post shows you 10+ delicious crowd favorite Thanksgiving side dishes that you’ll love!
Thanksgiving – the one day of the year dedicated to carbs, gratitude, and more carbs!
And while the turkey may be the headliner, the true stars of the Thanksgiving spread are the sides.
So here’s a round-up of the ultimate crowd-favorite Thanksgiving side dishes, organized to ensure everyone finds their go-to on your table.
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Potato Recipes
1. Thanksgiving Stuffing
Classic, savory, and practically its own food group on Thanksgiving. Whether it’s stuffed into the bird or baked in a separate dish, there’s no side dish more “Thanksgiving” than stuffing.
A mix of herbs, spices, and golden-baked bread that brings everyone to the table.
2. Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
POTAYTO, POTAHTO, same thing but can be made so many different ways!
Thinly sliced potatoes layered with cream and cheese, then baked to bubbly perfection. It’s the only way to elevate a potato from basic to best-in-show at any meal.
3. Potatoes Romanoff
Potatoes, cheese, sour cream, and a touch of garlic. Think of it as twice-baked potatoes’ more sophisticated cousin. Perfectly indulgent, yet somehow always classy.
4. Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Creamy, smooth, and packed with garlicky goodness. Pile it high, drizzle on some gravy, and you’re in business. This side dish is simplicity at its finest and will never go out of style.
Mac & Cheese Recipes
5. Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese
This smoked gouda version brings all the coziness of classic mac and cheese, with a hint of smokiness. Creamy, cheesy, and oh-so-decadent.
6. Four Cheese Truffle Mac and Cheese
Because why not go all out for the holidays? The truffle adds an elevated touch while four (yes, four) cheeses ensure that every bite is a rich, velvety dream.
Veggie Recipes
7. Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
This sweet and creamy corn will make you forget all about plain old corn on the cob. The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting, so it’s a fuss-free win on a busy Thanksgiving day.
8. Homemade Green Bean Casserole
This isn’t your average green bean casserole. Made from scratch, it’s packed with fresh green beans and topped with crispy fried onions, ensuring it’s light-years ahead of the canned version.
9. Roasted Green Beans with Caramelized Onions
Simple, yet incredibly flavorful. Roasting green beans brings out a slight sweetness, and the caramelized onions add that buttery richness that will keep you coming back for more.
10. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts
These little green nuggets may have gotten a bad rap growing up, but they’re here for a Thanksgiving redemption arc. Roasted with garlic and parmesan, they’re crispy, salty, and perfectly addicting.
11. Maple Roasted Carrots with Cranberries
For a hint of sweetness, these carrots are roasted with maple syrup and dotted with cranberries. The flavors balance beautifully, bringing a touch of holiday cheer to the savory side dish lineup.
12. Roasted Fall Vegetables
Why choose just one veggie when you can have them all? Roasted squash, carrots, and brussel sprouts combine for a hearty, earthy medley that rounds out the Thanksgiving plate.
13. Holiday Honeycrisp Salad
A refreshing break from the heaviness, this salad pairs crisp Honeycrisp apples with mixed greens, candied nuts, and a tangy vinaigrette. It’s the perfect palate cleanser between bites of stuffing and mashed potatoes.
Thanksgiving Casseroles
14. Chicken Broccoli, Rice, and Cheese Casserole
Comfort in casserole form. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with broccoli and chicken, this dish is all about the gooey goodness!
15. Corn Casserole
This corn casserole is a fan favorite, blending sweet corn with a creamy base for a side that’s warm, filling, and oh-so-satisfying. A must for the corn lovers.
16. Corn Casserole
Slightly different, equally delicious – this corn casserole is all about that tender, almost custardy texture.
A spoonful of this, and you’ll realize it’s impossible to choose a favorite corn dish!
From potato perfection to veggie victories and casserole classics, this Thanksgiving, let the sides steal the show. Just make sure to save room for dessert – it’d be a shame to miss the pumpkin pie. Check out this post on delicious Thanksgiving dessert ideas.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Xoxo,
Diana Colibri
