51 Ultimate Thanksgiving Side Dishes
The turkey may take center stage, but Thanksgiving wouldn't be complete without its supporting cast of sides. Check out our all-time favorites.
The turkey may take center stage, but Thanksgiving wouldn't be complete without its supporting cast of sides. Check out our all-time favorites.
"Holy cow, this was delicious! My husband hates spinach, and I made him try it. He then proceeded to eat the whole thing!"
-Chef #511026
"This is so simple, yet so tasty and impressive. Not only are the potatoes nice and cheesy, but the recipe is easy on the budget, too."
-HokiesMom
"This casserole is so easy and tasty! It is open to so much variation and is simple and cheap to make."
-the80srule
"This is a fabulous recipe! These are a healthful, nutritious and superior-tasting alternative to fried potatoes."
-Heather #2
"This was wonderful. I had no idea it would be so easy to make my own cranberry sauce instead of eating the canned stuff!"
-TexasKelly
"We really enjoy this during the holidays. It's best when the squash is cut into large chunks so that the outside gets a maple-flavored crust and the inside stays soft and delicious."
-Pianolady
"I love the combination of flavors and the fact that it is made in the crock pot — it keeps the oven free for other sides and it's so easy."
-Delicious as it Looks
"Best. Gravy. Ever. I'm usually fumbling with the gravy while the turkey goes cold, but this was perfect and easy."
-Gingernut
"I don't think I've had any homemade bread-machine rolls this delicious, and I have been cooking and baking for almost 50 years. This recipe is a keeper!"
-1mamacindy
"This is a Thanksgiving favorite at our house! I use fresh green beans and add a dash of soy sauce."
-Toadi
"This was a hit at Thanksgiving dinner! It's also great as a dessert. I couldn't find black walnuts, so I substituted chopped pecans."
-RecipeNut
"I've made this for several parties and always get requests for the recipe. It's great!"
-Chef #393937
"I just made these for Thanksgiving dinner and they were great. They reheated very nicely, but they're so good that I kept picking at them even while they were cold in the fridge!"
-A.S.K.
"I started making this recipe years ago, and now I make it for every holiday. There really is NO substitute for this macaroni and cheese!"
-Melathome
"This was thick, rich and delicious! I normally don't care for applesauce, and neither does the rest of my family, but this was gone in an instant."
-Mom2MMCJ
"These were amazing! The sauce was a great way to dress up plain peas. I especially liked the addition of red wine vinegar and Dijon mustard."
-V.A.
"This is the perfect cornbread. I've tried so many recipes that are either too sweet or too bland. I will be using this recipe from now on!"
-Bittersweetened
"This recipe is a definite keeper. Most broccoli casseroles use Velveeta — I like that this one uses real cheese. It's simple but very good!"
-Ci-Ci
"This is simple, easy to make and yummy. It is the perfect holiday dish."
-BecR
"I love leeks and was glad to find a recipe where theyÂ’re the main attraction! This makes an excellent side dish."
-*Parsley*
"Wow, wow, wow, were these ever good, quick and easy to make! They were perfect, with a great flavor and a beautiful texture."
-Baby Kato
"Holy cow, this was delicious! My husband hates spinach, and I made him try it. He then proceeded to eat the whole thing!"
-Chef #511026
"This is a fantastic salad. I've made it on three occasions and received rave reviews. My husband now requests that I make it for all of our dinner parties."
-PixiBlossom
"This soup is delicious! I substituted ground ginger, and it was still really tasty. I also microwaved the squash, which made it much quicker."
-Elaine101
"This is Southern cooking at its finest. The seasonings and amount of sweetness were both perfect."
-Dreamgoddess
"This is outstanding! The wine, butter and Worcestershire sauce make it incredible. I also like the flavor the green onions add to the dish."
-PixieDust
"This came out creamy and rich, with a standout cheddar flavor."
-TaterBug! :)
"I started making this soup years ago to copy a local restaurant's version. This soup is made from pantry ingredients, it keeps wonderfully and it's always a big hit!"
-marna
"These are simply delicious! I was in a hurry, so I cut the sprouts in half and they were perfectly done in about 15 minutes."
-MsPia
"I love this recipe and make it every year at Thanksgiving. It's best if you make it several days ahead to allow the flavors to blend."
-Joanne Bryant
"Wow! Delish! I used a big head of cauliflower, and my husband and I easily polished off the pan in one sitting."
-ladybug810
"This is fantastic. I would never have thought to use cardamom with squash, but it's wonderful."
-Bergy
"This is a great recipe! Dinner wasn't even finished yet when I was asked when I'd make it again."
-Kathleen Nelson
"Who knew frozen vegetables could be so good? l will definitely be making this when the family is all here. It's easy and delicious, and I love that combo!"
-GaylaV
"These have wonderful flavor. The garlic is subtle, and the butter and sour cream make these rich and creamy."
-what-a-kerfuffle
"I make this every year for Thanksgiving, and it's always gone quickly! It's so moist — a must for creamed-corn lovers."
-Khinson
"This is a great way to dress up ordinary peas, and the sauce is simple and quick! I used frozen peas and red pearl onions."
-Dreamer in Ontario
"This is a wonderful flavor combination, and it looks so attractive! Try substituting dried tart cherries."
-Bergy
"I loved that this freed up my stovetop. Since the slow cooker was already hot, I was able to finish plating while the potatoes stayed hot."
-HokiesMom
"When I had that first bite full of brown sugar and melted butter, I was in heaven. Note: I think this tastes best piping hot."
-Burned Toast
"If you haven't had parsnips before, this is a great first recipe. It's super-easy to do and tastes wonderful (hot and also at room temperature)."
-Brooke the Cook in WI
"I have been making this recipe for years and years, and it is still a family favorite. The only change I make is to add four carrots along with the turnips, which makes it slightly sweeter."
-Annie1234
"These are a lot more interesting than plain roasted or baked potatoes, and they're easy to do. The slices fan out as the potatoes cook, so in addition to tasting great, they look pretty, too!"
-Kookaburra
"This recipe filled the kitchen with a fabulous aroma, looked great in the serving dish and was a big hit with our family."
-ZONA FOODIES
"These are the best sweet potatoes! I think baking the potatoes makes a huge difference."
-Roxygirl in Colorado
"This recipe makes Thanksgiving so much easier. Depending on how you make it, it can be light and creamy or a thicker, heartier gravy. Either way, it has full, rich flavor!"
-Charmie777
"This is such a nice and easy recipe. The lemon juice really freshened up the green beans, and the toasted almonds were a great touch."
-Morningfeather
"Very easy and yummy. I used 2 pounds of fresh diced potatoes and increased the cooking time by about 10 minutes and it was perfect! I substituted cream of celery soup for the cream of mushroom and it was delicious. I also doubled the onions and I used margarine instead of butter. My only comment is the casserole was quite oily - maybe that was because I used margarine. I think you could sugnificantly cut back on the margarine (maybe even eliminate it altogether) because the soup and sour cream mixture provides plenty of moisture. I also topped the casserole with another small handful of cheese when there was about 10 minutes of cooking time left. Bottom line - a big time hit at my house! Rich, creamy and cheesy!"
-Susie D
"I loved this! I typically have roasted beets on hand, and this was a nice and different way to use them."
-Muffin Goddess
"This was absolutely delicious and easy to make. It will definitely be on my Thanksgiving table every year."
-Kelly_Green
"This is a fantastic recipe, and it's so easy to put together. It came out so creamy and cheesy. It's hard to believe that it's made from instant mashed potatoes!"
-yooper
"Very elegant looking green been casserole. I loved the flavor of the herbs and the parmesan cheese."
-Crafty Lady 13