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October 31, 2024

25+ Tried & True Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes


Hey there!  Are you looking for Thanksgiving side dish recipes that you can bring to your family feast this year?

Great, you’re in the right spot.

This lineup is filled with delicious classic Thanksgiving sides that are all 5 star reviewed from thousands of home cooks.

You’ll find side recipes for green beans, asparagus, peas, rolls, potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and much more.

As always, for more information or full recipe details follow the in-text links below the images.

Let’s get to it!

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#1) Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipe For Crispy Parm Brussel Sprouts

Thanskgiving side dish recipe

Source: Eat Well 101

These roasted parmesan brussel sprouts are so stinking good!

Crispy edges, salty parmesan crust, and layers of crunch have brought brussel sprout critics around to enjoying these tasty little morsels.

#2) Classic Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe

Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe

Source: How Sweet Eats

Every Thanksgiving celebrating needs the classic stuffing recipe to round out the meal.

This one is hard to beat with butter, herbs, and fresh sage.

#3) Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipe For Creamy Honey Butter Skillet Corn

Thanksgiving side dish recipe

Source: Together As A Family

This easy skillet corn is loaded with creamy flavors and the perfect Thanksgiving side dish recipe.

It comes together in just minutes and has that rich buttery sweet corn flavor everyone loves.

#4) Thanksgiving Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallows

Thanksgiving potato recipe

Source: Celebrating Sweets

This sweet potato casserole might be my favorite recipe on the Thanksgiving lineup.

It’s rich buttery smooth texture and brown sugar marshmallow topping makes it dangerously close to a dessert. 

#5) Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipe For Roasted Fall Veggies

Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipe

Source: Julia’s Album

These roasted veggies are full of incredible fall textures and flavors, making them the perfect Thanksgiving side dish.

Brussel sprouts, winter squash, sweet potatoes, cranberries, crunchy pecans in a sweet honey glaze make this medley a quick crowd favorite.

#6) Simple & Delicious Roasted Parmesan Green Beans

Thanskgiving green bean recipe

Source: Made To Be A Momma

Here is a classic and fresh Thanksgiving side dish recipe for green beans.

The roasted flavor and sharp salty bite makes these a wonderful compliment to other creamy rich side dishes.

#7) Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipe For Classic Green Bean Casserole 

Thanksgiving side dish recipe

Source: Eating On A Dime

French’s fried onions have never tasted better than on the classic green bean casserole we all know and love.

This delicious creamy Thanksgiving side has been a staple for many families, and for good reason.

It’s creamy mushroom base and crunch topping make it a green bean recipe you’ll want to eat year round.

#8) Bright Peas & Pancetta Thanksgiving Recipe 

Source: Lord Byron’s Kitchen

This classic and fresh Thanksgiving side dish recipe is loaded with flavor and so simple to make.

A quick skillet for searing pancetta and onion bring the perfect balance to fresh or frozen peas.

#9) To Die For Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Thanksgiving Recipe

Source: The Blogette

You have not tried a richer, creamier mashed potato than this recipe above.

Perfectly whipped yukon gold with all the creamy goodness that every Thanksgiving meal is built around.

#10) Top Rated Side Dish Recipe For Thanksgiving Turkey Gravy

Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipe

Source: Center Cut Cook

This Thanksgiving recipe for turkey gravy is a top notch skillet pan scratch gravy.

I LOVE a good homemade gravy, and the only thing I might add to this recipe to take it to the next level is a couple tablespoons of Turkey bouillon.

Not just any, but my absolute favorite Better Than Bouillon brand, you can whisk in a tablespoon or two to really elevate the flavor.

#11) Crock Pot Turkey Gravy Thanksgiving Side Dish

Thankgiving side dish recipe

Source: Slimming Violet

If you don’t want to mess with making a pan gravy while also preparing other Thanksgiving side dishes, consider this crock pot recipe!

It is loaded with slow roasted flavor, and turkey pan drippings.

This recipe does not call for turkey boulion, but I ALWAYS add a few teaspoons to ensure a salty and flavorful gravy flavor.

#12) Thanksgiving Garlic Roasted Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes

Source: Dishing Out Health

If you’re looking for a spin on classic mashed potatoes, consider these garlic roasted mascarpone mashers.

They are creamy, with rich roasted garlic flavor that compliments any turkey gravy, but also good enough to stand on their own.

#13) Creamy Thanksgiving Scalloped Potatoes

Thanksgiving side dish recipe

Source: Gimme Some Oven

Scalloped potatoes are a wonderful side dish for any holiday meal!

Cheesy creamy tender potatoes compliment well with Thanksgiving turkey or ham.

#14) Twice Baked Potato Thanksgiving Casserole

Thanksgiving recipe

Source: The Cozy Cook

Twice baked potatoes are the best of both worlds. 

They combine mashed potatoes with all the loaded baked potato toppings that everyone loves! 

This Thanksgiving side dish recipe is a great one to make ahead and heat before serving.

#15) To Die For Homemade Dinner Rolls 

Thanksgiving Rolls

Source: Just A Taste

These classic yeast dinner rolls are spongy and soft and everything you’re craving when it comes to fresh baked bread.

They make a wonderful Thanksgiving pull apart roll that everyone will devour.

#16) Grandma’s Homemade Thanksgiving Butterhorn Rolls

Thanksgiving butterhorn rolls

Source: The Unlikely Hostess

These delicious buttery rolls are slightly sweet, light and flaky and oh so good.

Think of them as a cross between a buttery croissant and your spongy dinner roll, they are always present at our holiday celebrations.

#17) Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipe For Tart Fresh Cranberry Sauce

Thanksgiving side dish recipe

Source: Mom On Timeout

If you have never made fresh cranberry sauce, you have to try this simple and easy recipe.

It perfumes your entire house making it smell incredible.  

It’s tart flavor is irresistible, and so much better than the canned variety!

This recipe is easy to make ahead and can be stored for days before Thanksgiving.

#18) Easy Crock Pot Thanksgiving Applesauce 

Source: Slimming Violet

Crock pot applesauce may not be the first thing you think of when it comes to Thanksgiving side dish recipes.

However, if you have not given homemade apple sauce a try…you really should!

The flavor is absolutely incredible, and it perfumes your home with the most wonderful seasonal smells of cinnamon, nutmeg and sweet apple aromas.

#19) Apple Cranberry Walnut Thanksgiving Salad Recipe

Thanksgiving salad recipe

Source: Creme De La Crumb

My Aunt usually brings a fresh lettuce salad to Thanksgiving and it is such a lovely fresh balance to a traditionally rich meal.

This apple pecan salad with crisp bacon and vinaigrette is the perfect pairing.

#20) Perfect Pear Salad w/ Feta & Candied Pecans

Thanksgiving side dish recipe pear salad

Source: The Unlikely Hostess

This pear salad is one of my favorite salads of all time.

A bright and fresh dijon vinaigrette cover sweet juicy pears, candied pecans, and sharp feta cheese.

It’s a beautiful Thanksgiving side dish recipe.

#21) Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipe For Roasted Carrots

Thanksgiving side dish recipe

Source: Diethood

Roasted carrots are known for their delicious sweet flavor and soft texture.

This delicious roasted carrot recipe balances that beautifully with a salty bite of parmesan cheese on top!

#22) Make Ahead Sweet Potato & Sage Butter Casserole 

Source: Martha Stewart

This spin on classic sweet potato casserole has a savory flare with buttery sage infusions.

A mixture of yukon gold and sweet potatoes creates a beautiful color and consistency that adds variety to your Thanksgiving lineup. 

#23) Best Ever Baked Mac & Cheese Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipe

Thanksgiving side dish recipe

Source: Mom On Timeout

This delicious baked mac and cheese recipe could easily win it’s way onto any Thanksgiving menu.

It has a crunchy bread crumb topping and melted cheesy filling that compliments turkey and stuffing perfectly!

#24) Must Try Thanksgiving Deviled Eggs  

Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipe

Source: Kleinworth Co

Deviled eggs are not often a side dish you think of for Thanksgiving, but boy are they delicious!

The smooth vinegar egg yolk filling make it a wonderful starter dish everyone will have a hard time staying out of.

#25) Thanksgiving Relish Tray

Thanksgiving Relish Tray

Source: Pinterest

A relish tray is a wonderful addition to any rich holiday meal.

It’s salty pickled ingredients balance other rich sides, making it the perfect bite to cleanse your pallet and bring in a variety of flavors.

#26) Upscale Thanksgiving Crostini Side Dish or Appetizer

thanksgiving side dish

Source: Happy Mucher

Last but not least are these Thanksgiving inspired crostini rounds.

I’ve searched high and low for full recipe details without any luck, but didn’t want to leave these tasty little morsels out!

Top toasted crostini bread with whipped goat cheese, thin sliced sweet potato wedge  and garnish with rosemary and crispy bacon.

Yum!

Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope your found some Thanksgiving side dish recipes that you can look forward to bringing to your celebration.

It doesn’t get any better than giving thanks around good food with friends and family.

Before you head out, you might want to take a peek at these similar posts below!

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