These 38 Best Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes will bring you closer to the holidays. What is better than turkey, anyway? I hope this makes you really hungry and inspired to get in the kitchen and make some of them.
Related: 25 Best Thanksgiving And Christmas Turkey Recipes
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Flavorful Brussels Sprouts with Ham and Thyme
Brussels sprouts are often overlooked as a side dish, but when cooked properly, they can be a delicious and nutritious addition to any meal.
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Savory Sweet Potato Casserole- Delicious Thanksgiving Side Dish
Are you looking for a Savory Sweet Potato Casserole? Look no more! This is a recipe for a delicious side dish that could be served for the holidays.
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Green Beans Almondine (Green Beans with Almonds)
This simple side dish of Green Beans Almondine(Green Beans With Almonds) comes together easily and quickly. Toasted almonds or pecans add extra flavor and crunch to this fresh Thanksgiving side.
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Best Cheesy Potatoes(Aka Funeral Potatoes) Recipe
Cheesy potatoes are a staple for holiday potlucks, funerals, and parties all over America. Found on every table, especially during Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter, this recipe is easy to make, delicious and comforting.
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www.christinascucina.com
Sautéed Rapini (Broccoli Rabe or Raab)
Sautéed rapini is a simple side dish of Italian-style broccoli. It is very nutritious, a tiny bit bitter, and definitely one of my favorite green vegetables. Use it in pasta and polenta dishes, too!
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www.christinascucina.com
Grand Marnier Orange Cranberry Sauce - Christina's Cucina
Grand Marnier Orange Cranberry Sauce makes traditional cranberry sauce a new favorite side dish for Thanksgiving or any other year!
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saltandbaker.com
Butternut Squash and Kale - Salt & Baker
Looking for a healthy and delicious side dish? Look no further! This Butternut Squash and Kale recipe is easy to make, HEALTHY, and so yummy!
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www.flavourandsavour.com
Honey Balsamic Roasted Acorn Squash and Brussels Sprouts
This honey balsamic roasted acorn squash makes a tasty, colorful side dish for any special dinner. It takes less than 30 minutes to make. Great for holiday meals!
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shaneandsimple.com
Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole topped with a crunchy pecan crumble. It’s THE perfect holiday, or anytime, side dish. Low-fat, plant-based, healthy, and delicious.
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recipesfromapantry.com
Pistachio Pomegranate Couscous Salad Recipe
This Orange Pistachio Pomegranate Couscous Salad recipe is straightforward to make with pantry staples and comes together in just 15 mins. A colorful vegan couscous salad is suitable for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Suitable for Vegan diets. The post includes Weight Watchers points.
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cadryskitchen.com
Autumnal delicata squash salad with persimmons
This delicata squash salad with persimmons is the perfect seasonal addition to your Thanksgiving spread or fall dinner. Vegan & gluten-free.
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www.mykitchenlove.com
Garlicky Green Beans
Garlicky Green Beans are a tasty way to brighten any (holiday) table. This sautéed green beans recipe results in crunchy and flavourful green beans.
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www.mykitchenlove.com
Pomegranate-Mint Relish
Got the cranberry blues? Looking for a change-up? Either way, this relish will brighten any holiday meal. The crunch of the pomegranate, refreshing mint, and some tang from the vinegar and lemon juice is enough for this dish to earn a permanent spot on my holiday menu.
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whatagirleats.com
Browned Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Sage
Browned butter mashed sweet potatoes with sage is an easy Thanksgiving side dish recipe, but it’s delicious to eat any time of the year.
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www.cookingwithcarlee.com
Maple Glazed Roasted Fall Vegetables with Chestnuts
Delicious fall vegetables and chestnuts are roasted and then quickly glazed in a bit of maple and butter for a luscious side. It tastes amazing and sounds sinful but is a delicious and nutritious side dish.
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www.beyondthechickencoop.com
Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
You can’t have Thanksgiving dinner without cranberry sauce…at least that’s true in my house. Whole berry cranberry sauce is my favorite, and it’s easy to make. I always think anything you can make from scratch is so much better and healthier than what you can buy, already prepared in the store.
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pinchandswirl.com
Easy Creamy Mashed Red Potatoes - Pinch and Swirl
Mashed Red Potatoes are delicious enough to serve as a holiday side dish but easy enough to make on a busy weeknight. Lightly salty and rich with olive oil, butter, and garlic, you’ll want to serve these potatoes with everything!
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beyondmeresustenance.com
Roasted Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta and Pecorino
A simple, healthy, and tasty side dish, Roasted Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta and Pecorino is a perfect side for your Thanksgiving table or any time your menu calls for it!
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beyondmeresustenance.com
Instant Pot Farro and Wild Rice Pilaf (or Stove Top)
Farro and Wild Rice Pilaf (or Stove Top) with dried cherries, fresh herbs, and toasted hazelnuts add delicious flavor and texture to your holiday table.
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flavorthemoments.com
Cranberry Pear Salad with Fresh Pear Vinaigrette
Cranberry pear salad with fresh pear vinaigrette is an addicting blend of crisp romaine, juicy pear, dried cranberries, feta cheese, and toasted almonds tossed in a fresh pear vinaigrette!
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www.yayforfood.com
Garlic Ginger Green Beans
A quick and delicious vegetable side dish recipe. Tender, crisp, colorful French green beans get a flavor boost from the addition of garlic and ginger.
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www.cheaprecipeblog.com
Sesame Glazed Acorn Squash – Cheap Recipe Blog
Just like any good American Thanksgiving squash dish, this one is sweet. But not overwhelmingly so. The sweetness enhances, not dominates, the squash.
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www.goodlifeeats.com
Massaged Kale Salad with Roasted Squash, Goat Cheese, and Pepitas
In this Massaged Kale Salad with Roasted Squash, Goat Cheese, and Pepitas kale is lightly massaged with olive oil, salt, and pepper, before being tossed with roasted delicata squash roasted red onions, herbed goat cheese, and pepitas.
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savorthebest.com
Quinoa-Cranberry Pilaf
Quinoa-Cranberry Pilaf is filled with good-for-you ingredients of fresh fennel, kale, onion, cranberries and pecans mixed with the fluffy quinoa.https://recipesfromapantry.com/pomegranate-couscous/https://recipesfromapantry.com/pomegranate-couscous/
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www.theseasonedmom.com
Healthy Thanksgiving Side Dish: Fall Harvest Salad with Pumpkin Goddess Dressing
This Fall Harvest Salad with Pumpkin Goddess Dressing celebrates the season's bounty in a beautiful combination of tastes and textures!
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cravingsomethinghealthy.com
Roasted Brussels Sprouts Delicata Squash and Cranberries
Roasting Brussels sprouts and delicata squash brings out their naturally sweet flavors. This easy side dish is delicious, colorful, and a perfect side dish for a fall or Thanksgiving dinner.
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acleanbake.com
Stuffed Acorn Squash with Wild Rice and Cranberries (Gluten Free and Whole30)
Stuffed acorn squash makes your Thanksgiving (or any) meal complete! This easy, vegan side dish can be prepped in advance, tastes amazing, and looks beautiful on the table 365 days a year.
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savorthebest.com
Roasted Lemon-Chili Broccoli
This fast and easy roasted lemon-chili broccoli makes a delicious side dish. There isn’t anything boring about this recipe!
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www.thebossykitchen.com
Easy Sausage, Cranberries and Walnuts Stuffing
Are you ready for the holidays cooking? Here you have a great, easy sausage, cranberries, and walnut stuffing recipe.
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Scalloped Corn with Vegetables
Scalloped Corn with vegetables is one of my favorite recipes for Thanksgiving dinner. Very easy to put together and delicious, this recipe is perfect for the holidays.
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www.coldweathercomfort.com
Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon
If you had told me that I would grow to like Brussel sprouts when I was a child, I would have said you were crazy. They had never been allowed in my house as my dad had hated eating them when growing up. My grandmother was fond of boiling the Brussel sprouts into oblivion, something I’m sure comes from her Polish heritage. With a change of method, I’ve become a fan of Brussel sprouts, especially this recipe for Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon.
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www.occasionallyeggs.com
Spicy Roasted New Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts
Roasted new potatoes and brussels sprouts, mixed with pomegranate, roasted garlic, and lots of spices, make for a beautiful holiday side dish with festive colors. Meaty brussels sprouts and crispy potatoes combine with bright pops of pomegranate here for a special vegan side.
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www.saltandlavender.com
Fall Fattoush Salad Recipe
This fall fattoush salad recipe is fresh, bright, healthy, and given an autumn twist with roasted acorn squash. A beautiful addition to your dinner table!
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www.saltandlavender.com
Maple Roasted Beets and Carrots
This maple roasted beets and carrots recipe is an easy, colorful, and healthy side dish. Perfect for your holiday table! Only 5 everyday ingredients are needed for this tasty recipe.
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kristineskitchenblog.com
Broccoli Casserole From Scratch
This cheesy broccoli casserole from scratch is filled with fresh broccoli and a homemade cream sauce. A buttery, cheesy breadcrumb topping adds a crispy finishing touch to this classic broccoli casserole.
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www.carolinescooking.com
Butternut squash wild rice salad with cranberries and fennel
Easy to make, colorful, and flavorful, this butternut squash wild rice salad is such a bright and delicious choice for a potluck, on a Holiday table, or in your lunch box!
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www.acedarspoon.com
Zucchini Chickpea Quinoa Salad
Zucchini Chickpea Quinoa Salad mixes zucchini, chickpeas, quinoa, fresh parsley, and green onions; all tossed in a spiced olive oil dressing. This quinoa salad recipe has the rich, warm flavors of cumin, turmeric, and paprika and makes a healthy, filling lunch.
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Katie says
Thanks for including my Kale salad!
The Bossy Kitchen says
You are very welcome, Katie! Feel free to share the post with your audience! The more, the merrier! 🙂
My Kitchen Love says
This roundup is going to make my holiday season a breeze! Thanks for including our Garlicky Green Beans and Pomegranate-Mint Relish.
The Bossy Kitchen says
You are very welcome. It was my pleasure!
Christina | Christina's Cucina says
Thank you for proving that tasty Thanksgiving side dishes need not be difficult or boring! Wonderful collection and thanks for including my rapini and cranberry sauce 🙂
The Bossy Kitchen says
You are very welcome, Christina! Your recipes are beautiful!
Tamara J Andersen says
Wow! What a gorgeous collection of tasty (and easy) Thanksgiving sides! With so many delicious options, there's no excuse for the same old, same old on the table this year. 🙂 Thanks for including my Roasted Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta and Pecorino, and my Farro and Wild Rice Pilaf. Sharing!
The Bossy Kitchen says
I enjoyed doing this round-up! It is fascinating how many recipes are out there and how good all are! Thank you for sharing!