Thanksgiving is all about spending time with our friends and family, being thankful for what we have, and enjoying a big meal with some tasty Thanksgiving side dish recipes.
When it comes to side dishes for Thanksgiving, we have our traditional favorites and some non-traditional sides that have made it to the table. No matter which one you prefer, there is something for everyone on this list.
Ready to get your taste buds zinging? Full of flavor and perfect for the dinner table, these traditional and maybe not so traditional Thanksgiving side dishes are sure to be a hit with the family this Thanksgiving.
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Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes
Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes
If you're looking for some great holiday dishes, you're not going to want to miss out on these!
Elevate your Thanksgiving menu with these deliciously easy maple pecan twice-baked sweet potatoes. Twice-baked sweet potatoes blended with cream cheese, maple syrup, and seasonal spices, then topped with a drizzle of maple syrup and chopped pecans. Break from tradition this year and try one of our new elevated Thanksgiving recipes – like these twice-baked sweet potatoes.
This rich and savory creamed spinach is the dark horse of side dishes for this year’s Thanksgiving recipes. It is so flavorful, made with fresh spinach that’s enveloped in a rich cream sauce. It’s hands-down one of my favorite side dish recipes.
This Thanksgiving Spinach Salad does the perfect job of balancing a healthy salad with flavorful and tasty ingredients. This can easily be served as a main dish during the holidays or as a simple side dish for all to enjoy as well.
A decadent side dish that is loved by many on Thanksgiving, this sweet potato casserole is made in the skillet.
You can’t go wrong with serving up some delicious deviled eggs during the holidays, especially at Thanksgiving.
A traditional side dish for many families, this cheesy broccoli rice casserole is made with cauliflower and broccoli.
Corn is a must when it comes to any holiday dinner and this easy creamed corn recipe will be loved by all who try it.
Apple, Avocado, and Arugula Salad with Maple Cranberry Vinaigrette
Apples, cranberries, pecans, and feta are the power ingredients in this side dish salad.
Mashed cauliflower is a great substitute for mashed potatoes and this recipe is sure to be a hit.
Roasted Asparagus and Brussels Sprouts with Lemon Tahini Sauce
Covered in a tasty lemon tahini sauce, these roasted asparagus and brussels sprouts are a delicious side dish to serve on Thanksgiving.
A quick and easy way to serve up the potatoes this year, these red potatoes are cooked in the instant pot for a tasty Thanksgiving side dish.
These tender carrots are mixed with a fun sweet glaze that’s made with ginger ale for a uniquely flavored side dish for Thanksgiving.
Add some extra flavor to your side dish collection by serving up this bacon wrapped asparagus dish.
Maple Cinnamon Butternut Squash with Baked Apples and Crispy Kale
Butternut squash, kale, and apples come together to form a delicious side dish that is also healthy.
Use these carrot zucchini fritters as an appetizer or side dish for Thanksgiving and you’ll be surprised at just how popular they will be.
Packed full of protein, this acorn squash is stuffed with a portobello mushrooms, sage, bacon, and more.
Macaroni salad is a hit at summer gatherings and holidays making it a delicious Thanksgiving side dish that everyone will enjoy.
These add a bit of heat to the holiday table!
You're going to love the sweetness that this recipe adds!
This salad is full of flavors!
Everyone loves a good potato salad recipe for a side dish option.
Jennifer is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Wanderlust and Wellness since 2016. She creates easy, approachable gluten-free recipes for the everyday home cook; because cooking gluten-free doesn’t mean food has to be complicated or tasteless.
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