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Thanksgiving Side Dishes
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Holiday season is here and that means Thanksgiving is fast approaching. Have you planned your menu yet? Thanksgiving side dish recipes do not have to be complicated. We’ve round up our favorite quick and easy Thanksgiving Side Dish recipes that will make this holiday stress-free and enjoyable!
The BEST Thanksgiving Side Dishes!
Look no further! Here is the best selection of fast and easy Thanksgiving Side Dishes.
These recipes taste AWESOME, but are quick and easy which means any one can make them even the novice chef.
We’ve included the classics like Stuffing, Creamed Corn, Green Bean Casserole, 7 Layer Salad and Gravy.
To mix things up we’ve included a few alternatives to those classics that are amazing. You can’t turn down our Crock Pot Mac and Cheese, Lettuce Frito Salad, and Green Bean Corn Casserole.
If you click on one of the sections below it will take you right to that area to help you narrow down your search for the best Thanksgiving Side Dishes!
Make sure to check out our Thanksgiving Desserts and Thanksgiving Meal Plan to plan your entire meal!
- Vegetable Side Dishes
- Potato Side Dishes
- Salad and Pasta Side Dishes
- Breads and Traditional Side Dishes
Vegetable Side Dishes
Vegetable Side Dish recipes are classic for Thanksgiving. Make sure to check out our favorites listed below!
Broccoli Casserole
Creamy and easy casserole with broccoli and a buttery cracker topping!
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Roasted Carrots with Dill
Roasted Carrots with Dill ~ Easy Dill Carrots Recipe is the Perfect Side Dish for the Holidays or Weeknight Dinner!
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Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole
Looking for an easy side dish? This casserole is the perfect side dish for the weeknight! Plus, it's perfect for a holiday side dish too!
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Skillet Asparagus
Skillet Asparagus ~ a perfect way to cook this tasty green vegetable!
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Crock Pot Creamed Corn
Classic creamed corn recipe this is made in your Slow Cooker! It's is such an easy side dish for the holidays with only six ingredients.
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Corn Pudding Casserole Recipe
This amazing Corn Pudding is a highlight on our holiday tables! It's one of those recipes that everyone looks forward to and expects to get every Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. This casserole is sweet, savory and comes together with a hearty egg base which makes it the perfect side dish for your holiday!
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Cheesy Bacon Ranch Crock Pot Creamed Corn Recipe
Easy Creamed Corn Recipe full of flavor from Ranch Seasoning, Bacon and Cheese! The Perfect Side Dish for the Holidays or Dinner!
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Easy Creamed Peas
This Creamed Peas Recipe comes together quickly and so easily -- the perfect holiday side dish!
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Green Bean Corn Casserole
Easy and Delicious Side Dish Loaded with Corn, Green Beans, and Cheese!
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Lemon Asparagus
Fresh Asparagus Roasted in the Oven with a Lemon Drizzle and Parmesan!
Slow Cooker Ranch Carrots
Super Quick to Make for the Holidays in Your Slow Cooker when Oven Space is Limited!
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Crock Pot Green Beans with Bacon
Quick and Easy Slow Cooked Side Dish Perfect for the Holidays!
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The BEST Green Bean Casserole Recipe!
If you are like us Green Bean Casserole is a staple on your holiday table! It's such a quick and easy recipe, plus the adults and children both love it. With the addition of sharp cheddar cheese this casserole is so delicious. You'll be making it every holiday just like we do!
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Glazed Carrots
A quick and easy side dish recipe for the weeknight or holiday entertaining! Tender carrots with a brown sugar glaze.
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Potato Side Dishes
Every Thanksgiving needs a potato side dish! We have plenty to choose from, but no worries they are all delicious and easy!
Crock Pot Potato Au Gratin
Crock Pot Au Gratin Potatoes ~ Delicious, Easy, Au Grain Potatoes Using the Slow Cooker! The Crock Pot Makes this Cheesy, Creamy, and Comforting Dish So Easy! Perfect for a Holiday Side Dish or for Every Day Meals!
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Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes
These cheesy potatoes are easy and perfect side dish for the holidays or potlucks that is made in your crock pot!
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Crock Pot Baked Potatoes
Light, fluffy and delicious baked potatoes made in your Crock Pot without heating up your house!
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Cheesy Garlic Bacon Mashed Potatoes
Loaded with Garlic, Bacon and Cheese and you don't even have to make the mashed potatoes!
Crock Pot Cheesy Ranch Potatoes
Super Easy, Cheesy Crock Pot Potatoes Loaded with Ranch!
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Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes
Creamy, crich mashed potatoes loaded with flavor from butter, garlic and cream cheese that are made in your slow cooker!
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Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole Recipe
Quick and easy cheesy hash brown casserole loaded with cheese that's great for an easy side dish recipe.
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Parmesan Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes
Slow Cooker Parmesan Sweet Potatoes are packed full of garlic parmesan flavors and make a perfectly easy side dish for a weeknight dinner! Plus, they are even great for the holidays too!
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Quick, easy oven roasted sweet potatoes are a healthy side dish with tons of flavor from a few simple seasonings.
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Roasted Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Quick and easy roasted sweet potatoes made in your Air Fryer!
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Light Sweet Potato Casserole
Light Sweet Potato Casserole ~ This Delicious Traditional Sweet Potato Casserole is Lightened Up for You! Loaded with Sweet Potatoes, Toasted Pecans, Cinnamon and Nutmeg! Perfect for a Holiday Side Dish!
Smashed Potatoes Recipe
Crisp Smashed Potatoes are the best side dish ever! Perfectly seasoned with herbs and salt then topped with Parmesan cheese.
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Twice Baked Potato Casserole
This potato casserole recipe is always a hit at holidays! Light Fluffy Potatoes Loaded with Cheese, Bacon and Sour Cream!
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Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes are the secret recipe for a stress free holiday dinner. Prep them the day before and then just bake them the day of your holiday dinner. This recipe is full of flavor and so easy to make! I love the addition of cream cheese and sour cream to these potatoes!
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Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
The Perfect Side Dish for Your Dinner or Holiday Meal! Fresh Hand Cut Potatoes Smothered in a Homemade Cheese Sauce and Baked Until Golden Brown!
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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Three Different Ways! We Have Traditional Mashed Potatoes, Cheddar Bacon and Garlic Mashed All Made In Your Instant Pot!
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Mashed Potatoes
Easy homemade mashed potatoes that are light and fluffy every single time!
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Hasselback Potatoes
Baked potatoes stuffed with cheese and bacon will be a hit at your dinner table. Top them with sour cream and enjoy while warm!
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Cottage Potatoes
Mom's Cottage Potatoes ~ An Old Family Favorite! Homemade Potato Casserole Loaded with Potatoes & Cheese!
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Loaded Potato Bombs
Loaded Potato Bombs ~ Grab your Simply Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Load Them with Bacon and Cheese!
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Salad and Pasta Side Dishes
Here are our favorite Salad and Pasta recipe for Thanksgiving. These are perfect for taking with you if you are visiting friends and relatives. They are perfect for making ahead of time and feed a crowd.
Seven Layer Salad
Perfect Make Ahead Salad or Side Dish for Holidays and Potlucks. This 7 Layer Salad Recipe has Chopped Lettuce, Peas, Celery, Onions, Bacon, and Cheese!
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Crock Pot Mac and Cheese
Your Favorite Macaroni and Cheese Made in Your Crock Pot! Easy, Creamy, Deliciousness!
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Parmesan Orzo Recipe
Quick and easy side dish recipe! This Parmesan Orzo is ready in 15 minutes and loaded with cheese and garlic.
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{Instant Pot} Pressure Cooker Mac and Cheese
{Instant Pot} Pressure Cooker Mac and Cheese ~ Creamy, Cheesy, Delicious Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese is the perfect quick and easy recipe for your pressure cooker! It's ready in 15 minutes and you'll never go back to the box mac and cheese again!
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Layered Strawberry Salad
Layered Strawberry Salad ~ Light and fluffy layers of Strawberry Jell-O! Always a crowd pleaser!
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Lettuce Frito Salad
A delicious Lettuce Salad Layered with Corn Chips, Bacon, Cranberries and Topped with a Tangy Poppy Seed Dressing!
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Broccoli Salad Recipe
Broccoli Salad recipe is a quick and easy side dish for summer potlucks, holidays, parties and more!
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Watergate Salad
It is a quick and easy fluff salad recipe that only has five ingredients and takes five minutes to whip up!
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Strawberry Tapioca Salad Recipe
Strawberry Tapioca Salad is a light fluffy dessert salad with strawberry jello and tapioca.
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Couscous Salad Recipe
Quick and easy Couscous Salad with grilled vegetables is light, healthy and delicious. Perfect for summer!
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Snicker Salad
This is a favorite dessert salad that is light and fluffy from the Cool Whip mixture and loaded with apples and Snickers candy bars!
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Asian Ramen Salad Recipe
Asian Ramen Salad ~ Quick, Easy and Full of Flavor! It's the Perfect Potluck Salad and Only takes Minutes to Throw Together! Sweet, Savory and Delicious with the Perfect Amount of Crunch!
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Bean Salad Recipe
Every main dish deserves a great side dish and this bean salad is it! A delicious array of flavors and beans brings this side dish to a whole new level. Plus it's easy to throw together on a busy night!
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Candied Pecan & Apple Wedge Salad
An easy salad side idea with the perfect combination of sweet and salty flavors!
Breads and Traditional Side Dishes
You can’t forget your tradition Thanksgiving Side Dishes! Plus, every meal needs a hearty bread to serve with it.
Stuffing Recipe
Classic homemade stuffing perfect for the holidays. Tons of flavor from onions, celery, seasoning and breadcrumbs with broth.
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The BEST Cranberry Sauce Recipe!
A simple and easy side dish for Thanksgiving. This cranberry sauce is made with orange to give it an amazing flavor. It's going to be the hit recipe at your holiday table!
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Crockpot Stuffing
Easy Crockpot Stuffing is perfect for holidays when oven space is short! It has amazing flavor because of the herbs and seasonings. Plus, it's so easy and delicious.
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Cheddar Bay Biscuit Recipe
Quick and easy biscuit recipe that tastes just like the famous Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits! The perfect easy side dish to finish your meal.
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Apple Cranberry Bread
A cinnamon spiced quick bread filled with apples and fresh cranberries and topped with a pecan streusel.
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Olive Garden Breadsticks
Light, fluffy homemade Olive Garden Breadsticks with just the right amount of seasoning! You'll love this easy recipe!
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Beer Bread Recipe
Quick and easy homemade beer bread recipe that only requires six ingredients!
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Rosemary Bread
This Macaroni Grill copycat Rosemary Bread is the perfect bread to pair with any kind of pasta. Fresh rosemary makes this fragrant, soft bread the star of the show! Plus, it makes two loaves so call it freezer friendly and have one waiting for you whenever you want it!
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Light Crock Pot Baked Apples Recipe
Light Crock Pot Baked Apples Recipe ~ Delicious, Apples Stuffed with Oatmeal, Brown Sugar and Walnuts then Baked to Perfection in the Slow Cooker! Then Drizzle them with Caramel!
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Light Crock Pot Applesauce Recipe
Light Crock Pot Applesauce Recipe ~ Delicious, Easy Applesauce that is slow cooked! Loaded with all the flavors of fall!
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Julie and Ashley,
Thanks for allowing me to share your round up in my Best Thanksgiving Round Ups post! I appreciate your contribution to the cornucopia of recipes. With your help, we’ve got hundreds of recipes for all sorts of Thanksgiving needs, from setting the table, to making ahead, to vegetarian dishes, to more desserts than my brain can comprehend.
Happy Thanksgiving!
What a great round up. Pinning!! Thank you so much Ashley for including Allie’s macarons.
Ashley did a wonderful job!
This is the awesomest round-up, Julie! Great job, Ashley! Thanks for including me! Pinned!!
Thanks Jen! Ashley did a wonderful job!
This is a fantastic round-up. Thanks so much for featuring me!
Ashley did a wonderful job! Glad we could include you 🙂
Great job, Ashley! This is an amazing round up!! Thank you for including me. Pinned to my Favorite Recipes Board.
You both have done an amazing job!
Thanks so much for featuring my Cranberry White Chocolate Shortbread Cookies! What an amazing round-up of delicious food! 🙂
Ashley did a wonderful job!
Great roundup! Thanks for including my recipes. So many other recipes I want to try! Pinned.
Thanks Paula! Ashley did a great job!
I wish we could have HUGE buffet with all these gorgeous dishes lined up! Boy that would be some good eating! Thanks for sharing my recipes!
Me too!!!!