If you had to choose yours favorite Which Thanksgiving food would you choose: turkey, pumpkin pie, or a side dish?In my opinion, the ultimate winner is the sides.
This article introduces over 40 easy Thanksgiving side dishes. Many of them can be made in advance. Time is of the essence when planning and preparing your Thanksgiving meal. We hope this recipe roundup helps you plan your menu (and impress your guests!).
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This roundup of Thanksgiving side dishes includes unique dishes like flavorful casseroles, salads (including the best jelly salad recipe), stuffed meatballs, and more.
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fresh green bean casserole
Easy green bean casserole with pepper jack cheese
jelly salad
This is Emma’s great aunt’s jelly salad recipe. It’s very nostalgic and delicious. It has a pretzel crust, cream cheese center, and strawberry and cranberry jelly.
The best baked macaroni and cheese
Here’s another irresistible macaroni and cheese recipe. Baked macaroni and cheese. A classic and delicious recipe, sprinkled with homemade breadcrumbs. Hmm!
corn casserole
A flavorful bread pudding-like side dish.
bruschetta
Learn how to make authentic Italian bruschetta with ripe tomatoes, basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.
sweet potato casserole
A sweet and savory side dish with brown sugar pecan topping or toasted marshmallows.
7 layer salad
A luxurious salad perfect for a holiday meal. If you are in charge of bringing salads, please try this recipe!
garlic butter
Perfect for homemade or store-bought rolls. This is a reader favorite!
broccoli casserole
Creamy, cheesy broccoli casserole topped with Ritz crackers. I love this recipe!
Chanterelle
A delicious chanterelle risotto recipe using dried chanterelles.
potatoes for funerals
A creamy, cheesy, comforting potato casserole topped with cornflakes.
mushroom stuffed animal
This makes an easy appetizer or side dish option for holiday meals.
slow cooker mashed potatoes
Mashed potatoes…easy to make. Throw everything into the crockpot on Thanksgiving morning and you’ll have delicious mashed potatoes in no time.
crab cake
Learn how to make Maryland crab cakes using real lump crab and a little filler. These crab cakes are easy to make at home.
stuffed meatballs
If you love stuffing but want to do something a little different this year, you’ll love these stuffed meatballs. It’s juicy and delicious, so you can even make it the night before.
potatoes for funerals
A creamy, cheesy and comforting potato casserole topped with cornflakes.
Creamy kale, brussels, and cranberry salad
My favorite salad! Bright flavors of crunchy kale, Brussels sprouts, sliced ​​almonds, and fresh cranberries.
honey butter
Honey butter takes me back to my childhood. I love the idea of ​​making a honey butter board to go with rolls, croissants, crackers, etc.
garlic miso green beans
Green beans are a classic Thanksgiving side dish, but this recipe takes them to the next level with garlic, soy sauce, and miso.
bacon and bourbon stuffing
This bacon and bourbon stuffing is a long-time favorite recipe on our blog. Bacon, bourbon, bread… what’s not to like?
macaroni salad
A classic creamy macaroni pasta salad recipe.
easy jalapeño popper dip
My favorite hot dip for gatherings is this jalapeño popper dip. Everyone loves it and it’s super easy to make.
cocktail sauce
Shrimp cocktail dipping sauce made with just 5 ingredients.
caprese skewers
Learn how to make capri skewers in minutes using cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, fresh basil leaves, and balsamic sauce.
butternut squash soup
A creamy and smooth soup recipe.
easy broccoli salad
This broccoli salad only includes three ingredients and a creamy dressing. But don’t be fooled. It’s full of flavor and can be customized with all kinds of additional ingredients.
All the Herb Popover
Did someone say popover? If baking makes you feel intimidated, this is the recipe for you. These popovers require no yeast or fermentation time, and your guests will love them.
homemade pretzel pizza bite
A pretzel with lots of pizza toppings.
Creamy garlic mac u0026 cheese
This creamy garlic macaroni and cheese can be made in a clay pot. That’s right, you can now make delicious homemade macaroni and cheese without much effort. It also makes for leftovers (if your guests don’t eat it all).
Parmesan-roasted Brussels sprouts
What are some Thanksgiving side dishes that don’t use Brussels sprouts?I love this recipe because the sprouts are so crunchy and the addition of Parmesan cheese and lemon juice makes it so delicious.
Duchess’ sweet potato casserole
This Duchess Sweet Potato Casserole is equally beautiful and mouth-watering. It’s rich, creamy, and has bacon in it for a little flavor.
overnight pumpkin butter
This is an easy recipe to make pumpkin butter from scratch in a pot overnight.
tuna casserole
Learn how to make classic tuna casserole.
cauliflower gratin
If you love potato gratin, try this version with cauliflower. The basic premise is vegetables tossed with butter, milk, and most importantly, cheese.
easy gluten free bread
If you or your guests are sensitive to gluten, this easy gluten-free bread will satisfy your bread cravings.
pumpkin paste
Learn how to make Harry Potter-inspired pumpkin paste using puff pastry, pumpkin puree, honey, vanilla, spices, and egg wash.
creamy kale harvest salad
This kale salad is packed with fall flavors like pecans, apples, and dried cranberries. And the homemade avocado dressing is amazing!
Lentil meatballs with cranberry sauce
If you’re hosting a vegan Thanksgiving or prefer a meatless option, you won’t be disappointed with these lentil meatballs topped with homemade cranberry sauce.
portobello mushroom
How to make portobello mushroom steak with just 5-6 basic ingredients.
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