Thanksgiving dinner isn’t complete without all the delicious side dishes! From creamy mashed potatoes and cheesy casseroles to homemade rolls, vegetables, stuffing, and holiday favorites, these Thanksgiving side dishes have something for everyone at the table.
I’ve gathered 30 of the best Thanksgiving side dish recipes to help make planning your holiday dinner a little easier. You’ll find classic favorites along with a few dishes that might just become a new Thanksgiving tradition. 💙

30 of the Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes
From classic Thanksgiving favorites to a few family and regional traditions, here are 30 side dishes to help you plan your holiday table.
Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
Creamy, buttery mashed potatoes that free up valuable stovetop space on Thanksgiving Day.
Cracker Barrel Mac and Cheese (Copycat Recipe)
Creamy, cheesy baked mac and cheese that’s pure comfort food and perfect for the Thanksgiving table.
Homemade Green Bean Casserole with Bacon
Green Bean Casserole with Bacon is everyone's favorite holiday side once you make it homemade. Easy to bring together and a ton of flavor!
Easy Stuffing Recipe
This classic stuffing recipe is my favorite! Celery, onions, and butter are tossed with bread cubes, then topped with broth and baked until hot and golden.
Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce
Sweet and tart homemade cranberry sauce made easy in the Instant Pot for your Thanksgiving table. 🦃❤️
Sweet Potato Casserole
Creamy sweet potatoes topped with a buttery brown sugar pecan crumble make this a Thanksgiving classic. 🦃🍠
Southern Green Beans
Now these Southern Style Green Beans combines fresh green beans, smoked bacon, and onion into the most mouth watering side imaginable.
Creamed Corn
This creamed corn is a side dish everyone will love during Thanksgiving or summer. It's creamy, perfectly chunky, and so delicious!
Easy Green Bean Casserole
This Green Bean Casserole has green beans, cream of mushroom soup and crispy fried onions. Perfect for Thanksgiving!
Sausage Stuffing Recipe
If you’re looking for the ultimate stuffing, this sausage stuffing recipe is a perfect choice! Packed with flavor just like Grandma's!
Utica Greens Thanksgiving Stuffing
A Thanksgiving Stuffing that combines Utica Greens, with a classic side dish to add just a little bit of heat to your Thanksgiving dinner.
Sweet Potato and Apple Casserole
This Sweet Potato and Apple Casserole is the perfect side dish for the holidays! You will love this flavor packed side dish.
Zucchini Au Gratin
Zucchini Au Gratin is a creamy, cheesy zucchini side dish topped with buttery panko breadcrumbs and baked until golden and bubbly.
Garlic Rosemary Mashed Potatoes
These mashed potatoes are made super creamy with heavy cream, simmered down with roasted garlic and fresh rosemary, and potatoes boiled in chicken stock.
Squash Casserole
Squash casserole is a quick and easy vegetable casserole you can whip up! Summer squash, sweet onions, in a Ritz cracker topped casserole.
Air Fryer Honey Glazed Carrots
Air Fryer Honey Glazed Carrots are tender and caramelized with butter, honey, and fresh thyme for an easy air fryer side dish.
Deviled Eggs with Pickles
Deviled Eggs with Pickles are creamy and tangy with dill pickles, pickle brine, Dijon mustard, and fresh dill for an easy appetizer.
Instant Pot Candied Acorn Squash
Instant Pot Candied Acorn Squash is a perfect way to have a sweetened acorn squash to serve up as a side dish to any meal.
Sheet Pan Garlic Parmesan Asparagus
Sheet Pan Garlic Parmesan Asparagus is roasted with fresh garlic and topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan for a flavorful vegetable side dish.
Au Gratin Potatoes and Ham
Au Gratin Potatoes and Ham layers tender potatoes, ham, and sharp cheddar with a creamy homemade sauce for an easy, comforting dinner.
The Best Cheesy Crockpot Broccoli Casserole
This Crockpot Broccoli Casserole is loaded with broccoli, cheesy sauce, and a buttery cracker topping. An easy side dish.
The Pioneer Woman’s Twice Baked Potato Casserole
This Twice Baked Potato Casserole recipe from The Pioneer Woman is an easy make ahead side dish idea for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any family dinner!
Candied Yams
This Candied Yams Recipe is perfect for a Thanksgiving dinner or any time of year. Made with brown sugar and bourbon for extra flavor!
Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes
Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes are an easy, creamy side dish with hash browns, bacon, and plenty of cheese, perfect for holidays.
Slow Cooker Million Dollar Macaroni and Cheese
Slow Cooker Million Dollar Mac and Cheese is extra creamy, cheesy, and easy to make with uncooked pasta right in the Crockpot.
Texas Roadhouse Rolls
Make soft and fluffy Texas Roadhouse Rolls at home with this easy copycat recipe. These slightly sweet, buttery homemade rolls are restaurant favorites.
Crusty Italian Bread
Crusty Italian Bread has a crisp golden crust and soft, chewy center. This easy homemade bread is baked in a Dutch oven for a bakery-style loaf.
Pull Apart Bread
Pull Apart Bread is filled with garlic butter and melted mozzarella, then baked until warm and cheesy for an easy appetizer or side dish.
French Onion Pasta
French onion pasta, also known as the TikTok-viral French onion Mac and Cheese, is an easy, delicious dish that combines classic flavors.
Best Ever Cheesy Swiss Scalloped Potatoes
A creamy Swiss and Parmesan sauce poured over tender thinly sliced potatoes to make the smoothest most velvety cheesy scalloped potatoes ever.
I hope these Thanksgiving side dishes make planning your holiday dinner a little easier. From classic favorites to cheesy casseroles, vegetables, potatoes, and homemade breads, there’s something here for every Thanksgiving table.