A collection of the very best Thanksgiving side dish recipes, including classic Thanksgiving sides and a few new recipes that will steal the show.
Do you want to mix things up this Thanksgiving? Each Thanksgiving, I feel obligated to make Green Bean Casserole. I don’t have anything against it, really. I just yearn for something a little different.
Here is a collection of some show stopping side dishes that will complement your Thanksgiving turkey.
I absolutely love the typical Thanksgiving fare of mashed potatoes and stuffing, slathered in turkey gravy. However, each year I try to introduce my family and friends to a couple of new Thanksgiving side dish recipes.
I’ve yet to settle on something new, but here are some of my tried and true favorites.
When searching for Thanksgiving recipes, I find myself drawn to the ones that take advantage of seasonal treasures like butternut squash, acorn squash, and sweet potatoes. I also tend to make a few slow cooker side dish recipes to free up my oven.
Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes
Apple and Sausage Stuffing Recipe
This classic apple and sausage stuffing recipe is a crowd-pleasing Thanksgiving side dish that’s loaded up with vegetables, fruit, and savory sage sausage.
This Cracker Barrel Fried Apples copycat recipe tastes just like the delicious side dish from the restaurant! It’s super simple to make in the slow cooker too.
Oven Baked Asparagus with Garlic & Parmesan
My favorite Roasted Asparagus recipe combines the delicious flavors of garlic & parmesan cheese for a healthy and satisfying side dish.
Roasted Green Beans and Mushrooms with Balsamic
Roasted Green Beans and Mushrooms with balsamic is a fresh and delicious side dish, and the perfect accompaniment to your Thanksgiving turkey.
If you are set on making Green Bean Casserole this Thanksgiving, check out this Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole recipe. This version I love because it frees up my oven for the Thanksgiving turkey.
Scalloped Potatoes is such a classic side dish that pairs well with practically any type of meat. Scalloped potatoes are basically potatoes that are evenly sliced and then smothered in a seasoned cream sauce, before being baked to perfection.
Slow Cooker Creamed Corn is a super simple and delicious side dish recipe to add to your Thanksgiving menu.
Ambrosia Salad is a classic fruit salad that’s been around since the days of potlucks. This easy fruit salad is perfection with a sweet and fluffy whipped cream dressing, soft mini marshmallows and colorful fruit.
Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole
This delicious crock pot green bean casserole is a great side for many different main courses and is perfect for Thanksgiving.
Cheesy Corn Pudding with a Kick
This delicious and cheesy corn pudding casserole is creamy and slightly spicy. You’ll love the unexpected bit of a kick that you get from the jalapenos.
I call this the BEST roasted honey glazed carrots recipe not only because it’s delicious and addictive, but also because it is incredibly simple to prepare.
This is a great crock pot mac and cheese recipe from Paula Deen that I started making several years ago. It’s a good one for church socials and family gatherings or just anytime you want great mac and cheese or terrific side dish.
Perfect as a side dish or standalone vegetarian meal, this cheesy zucchini rice casserole recipe is cheesy, comforting and filling.
Maple Roasted Butternut Squash and Apples
The flavors of the season come together beautifully in this recipe for Maple Roasted Butternut Squash and Apples.
Keto-Friendly Parmesan Cauliflower Risotto
Is someone on your guest list living a Keto lifestyle? You need this Keto Parmesan Cauliflower Risotto recipe. Just as tasty as risotto made from rice, this keto risotto recipe is made from cauliflower and is low in carbs.
Which recipe from my Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes Collection would you like to make?
Although those side dishes look yummy, I probably wouldn’t go for the roasted vegetables. The mac and cheese is more my style. I’ve been on a major carb binge!
These all look so yummy!
All of these recipes look so good. I’m going to make mac and cheese and mashed potatoes for my sides.
Thank you for the ideas. Every year at Thanksgiving I always bring a dessert. I let the more experienced family members do side dishes, but this year, I think I’m ready! Can’t wait.
Thanks I do think we will try the butternut squash risotto. It’s new and different from the traditional side dishes, but then it definitely is suited to the typical Thanksgiving array
We have decided NO to the greenbean caserole. This year we will be trying the roasted asparagus, which we all LOVE! Thanks for the great ideas and recipes. Can’t wait to try it 🙂
I’d like to try that Very Corny Spoon Bread. Looks yummy!
Omgoodness…the Butternut Squash Risotto looks like it is to die for…YUM!
Omgoodness…the Butternut Squash Risotto looks like it is to die for…I love all of the different ingredients that the recipe calls for .YUM!
I actually like Green bean casserole. These dishes sound amazing and they are so different and not boring! I am definitely making a few especially the Butternut Squash, Cranberry, and Apple Bake! Thank you for sharing all of these yummy looking recipes.