The turkey may be the star of the show, but the sides are really where Thanksgiving gets us excited. Sweet potatoes. Mashed potatoes. Cranberry sauce. Green Beans. Right?
All Thanksgiving Side Dishes
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Potatoes Au Gratin
30 minPotatoes Au Gratin is a traditional potato dish baked in a cheesy cream sauce and topped with breadcrumbs. Don’t let the beauty of this classic holiday side dish fool you—this potato recipe is as easy to make as it is delicious. -
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
30 minGluten-Free, VegetarianMake mashed potatoes in the Instant Pot or pressure cooker for Thanksgiving or just as an easy side dish! They're ready in about 30 minutes, from start to finish and are perfect every time. Add garlic if you like. -
15 Vegetarian Dishes Everyone Will Love for Thanksgiving
These Thanksgiving dishes will leave both meat eaters and plant-based diners full and returning for seconds. Many of these vegetarian recipes can work as a side dish or a holiday hearty main meal. -
Popovers
42 minThe best popovers are tender and soft inside with a thin crispy outside. Make them plain, savory, or sweet, and serve them with custard, jam, or butter. Make a batch now and freeze some for later to serve at your holiday table, alongside a Sunday roast, or for a light breakfast -
Vegetable Gratin with Blue Cheese Sauce
1 hr, 25 minVegetarianParsnips, carrots, and fennel are thinly sliced, then dressed in a decadent cream sauce infused with sweet and earthy blue cheese. Topped with chopped pecans and baked until golden and bubbly, this is your elegant holiday side dish. -
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5 Thanksgiving Recipes That’ll Steal the Show
Prepping this year's Thanksgiving recipes using parchment paper roasting bags ensures the juicy turkey and flavorful sides are cooked naturally to perfection. Extra bonus? Cleanup is a breeze and the mess is kept at bay. Happy holidays, indeed! -
Cranberry Sauce
20 minGluten-Free, Vegan, VegetarianThis homemade cranberry sauce is classic. Made from fresh or frozen cranberries and ready in 20 minutes, it's a must-have for Thanksgiving dinner. Easy to make-ahead, too! -
Creamed Spinach
25 minCreamed spinach is easy to make and comes together in minutes. A rich sauce gets a flavor boost from Dijon mustard. Serve this simple vegetable side dish alongside roast chicken, steak, or pork loin. -
Perfect Mashed Potatoes
35 minGluten-Free, VegetarianWant the creamiest mashed potatoes? Use Yukon Gold potatoes, lots of butter, and cream. This recipe makes the best mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, or any holiday in between. -
Kale and Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Bacon
30 minDairy-Free, Healthy, Low CarbThis hearty Brussels sprouts and kale salad is full of crunchy nuts and bacon, and tossed with a tangy dressing. Plus, several elements can be prepared ahead, making assembly a breeze for your holiday table or weekday lunch. -
Lion House Rolls
1 hr, 20 minButtery, pillowy Lion House rolls are easy to make and totally delicious. You can even make the dough then freeze them before the final bake! The signature spiral of these dinner rolls makes them pretty enough to adorn any holiday breadbasket. -
Cheesy Baked Cauliflower
50 minLow CarbLow carb and utterly delicious, this quick and easy cheesy cauliflower casserole makes a decadent holiday or weeknight dinner side dish. Keep it simple with tender florets and a rich cheese sauce, or load this cauliflower bake with bacon and minced chives. -
Thanksgiving Day Made Easy with These 14 Time-Saving Make-Ahead Sides
Sit back and enjoy Thanksgiving Day by making all the sides you crave ahead of time or with the help of the slow cooker and Instant Pot. Everything from Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows, Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes, and Thanksgiving Stuffing with Sausage and Apples are easier using these time-saving recipes and techniques. -
Southern Cornbread
35 minThis classic, savory Southern cornbread is just begging for a bowl of chili or a plate of ribs. Made with all cornmeal, straight buttermilk, and no added sugar (like it should be!) in a cast iron skillet, this cornbread is an easy dinner side dish. -
Creamed Corn
20 minGluten-Free, VegetarianMake the most of sweet corn season by serving up this creamed corn at your next backyard BBQ. This dish also freezes beautiful and can be made with frozen corn (hello, Thanksgiving side dish!). -
Roasted Parsnips
45 minGluten-Free, VegetarianRoasted parsnips are the perfect side dish for a fall meal or holiday dinner. These parsnips are roasted in butter and stock and then tossed with parsley, chives, garlic, and a touch of horseradish. -
Cheesy Artichoke Pie
1 hr, 20 minVegetarianCanned artichokes, lemon zest, and parsley combined with a cheese trifecta of Ricotta, Swiss, and Parmesan make this surprisingly light, cheesy artichoke pie. It only takes 30 minutes to assemble and less than an hour in the oven! -
Ambrosia Salad
15 minThis Classic Ambrosia Salad recipe is a throwback to a simpler time. It’s just fruit, whipped cream, marshmallows, and almonds. Ambrosia salad is a light, airy, sweet treat.
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