12 Perfect Thanksgiving Sides for a Feast Everyone Will Remember
Thanksgiving isn’t just about the turkey—the side dishes make the meal complete! These 12 tasty sides will add delicious flavors and textures that everyone will love. From classic stuffing and roasted veggies to fun twists on traditional dishes, these recipes are easy to make and sure to impress. Each one pairs perfectly with the main course and will have guests coming back for more. Get ready to make this Thanksgiving extra special with sides everyone will remember!
Sausage Stuffing
Thanksgiving menus can be tedious and sometimes you want dishes that just jump off the table with flavor. This Sausage Stuffing is a cure-all for those humdrum, Thanksgiving recipe blues.
Traditional Southern Cornbread Dressing
There are so many things to love about my holiday classic, Traditional Southern Cornbread Dressing, which includes hard-boiled eggs. In addition to the taste, which is divine, you can make this southern-style, old-fashioned Thanksgiving dressing recipe ahead, and it freezes beautifully.
Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows
This Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows and Pecans will win over even the most averse sweet potato eater. This classic Thanksgiving side dish is made extra special with a delightfully crunchy pecan streusel topping that goes under a gooey marshmallow topping!
Cranberry Orange Relish
A Thanksgiving dinner staple, every house dons a bowl of tart cranberries, but how they are prepared varies greatly. This cranberry sauce recipe is a base recipe to create something spectacular and be the star of your Thanksgiving showdown.
Gorgonzola Celery Root Mashed Potatoes
Gorgonzola Celery Root Mashed Potatoes are the creamiest, most flavorful side dish recipe I’ve ever enjoyed! Perfect for Thanksgiving or a weekday dinner!
Scalloped Potatoes with Ham Recipe
Scalloped potatoes and ham with all their creamy, cheesy goodness is the perfect meat and potatoes dish. Truly, this recipe is comfort food at its finest.
Easy Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes Recipe (Make Ahead)
Mouth-watering Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes with their creamy texture are the answer to your prayers for a perfect side dish and an amazing, easy-to-make, make-ahead mashed potato recipe.
Easy Southern Cornbread Pudding
Southern Cornbread Pudding is a beloved traditional holiday and potluck side dish in the South! You would be hard-pressed to find a Thanksgiving dinner table without some version of this decadent and creamy corn casserole front and center.
Best Crockpot Stuffing Recipe
Free up oven space and make the Best Crockpot Stuffing Recipe to eat alongside Thanksgiving dinner! It’s easy to toss the ingredients in your slow cooker and have it do the rest!
Paula Deen Corn Casserole
Paula Deen’s Southern Corn Casserole recipe is packed with delicious kernels of corn, cornbread, and a heavenly dose of gooey cheese that all gets cooked to a golden brown. Whether you are making this as a side dish for the holidays or Sunday supper, it is sure be devoured!
Healthy Mashed Sweet Potatoes
These Healthy Mashed Sweet Potatoes are super creamy and they have a special SECRET ingredient! This vegan mashed sweet potato recipe is the perfect addition to your fall dinner or holiday meal.
Baked Pineapple Cheese Casserole
A quintessential holiday side dish in the South, this Baked Pineapple Cheese Casserole is the epitome of a quick and easy dump-and-bake recipe!