Looking for some new Thanksgiving side dishes to try? Try this list of over 25 delicious side dishes and you are sure to have the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving dinner or use for Christmas side dishes.
The holiday season means lots of delicious meals, from Thanksgiving to Christmas and everything in between. For me, the side dishes are my favorite part. There are favorite Christmas side dishes and Thanksgiving side dishes I have to have every year but it’s also fun to mix it up and find new favorites.
When cooking the Thanksgiving meal for my husband’s family we usually have cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, and rolls. These are also seen when my family gets together. You will also find a few other yummy sides.
Thanks to my blogger friends, I’ve found a lot of great new Thanksgiving side dish options. There are brand new ideas as well as new takes on classics. All are made from scratch with natural ingredients. They may not all be low-calorie but at least you know they contain good ingredients, that counts for something right?
Don’t forget to get a Thanksgiving planner and Christmas planner to help you keep track of what you’d like to make and all the other details. It makes it all so much easier.
Thanksgiving Side Dishes
This green bean casserole is made from scratch and doesn't contain any canned soup. Instead, this green bean casserole is made with a homemade cream sauce and is even keto-friendly.
Homemade cranberry sauce isn't hard to make and it's so much better than store-bought!
Easy Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole is a classic and comforting side dish that’s great with a weeknight meal or holiday buffet
This classic side dish is the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving meal.
These parmesan roasted carrots are savory, sweet, and completely addicting! A quick and easy side dish that’s baked to perfection and full of flavor.
Update your Homemade Cranberry Sauce with apples and spice for an easy twist on the classic Thanksgiving side dish.
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.
Easy Oven Roasted Root Vegetables are a healthy and delicious side dish. They are perfect for a simple dinner or a holiday feast. Try adding this easy and colorful vegetable side dish to your next meal.
This is a delicious filling salad that everyone will eat up in no time. It's also perfect for the vegetarians at your Thanksgiving dinner.
Chopped brussels sprouts are combined with bacon, arugula, and a tangy lemon vinaigrette in this fantastic salad.
Wrap small bundles of fresh green beans in a strip of bacon. Whip up a homemade mustard vinaigrette, then brush the green bean bundles with the vinaigrette.
There are so many delicious ways to make sweet potato casserole. Syrupy sweet with marshmallows on top may be the most common but don’t be afraid to experiment a bit. This version adds sliced apples and is then topped with a crunchy streusel mixture instead of marshmallows.
Apple Cranberry Spinach Salad with Cashews and Balsamic Vinaigrette - healthy, delicious, easy-to-make salad!
These bourbon maple-glazed carrots are so magical and the perfect addition to the Thanksgiving table.
Never have lumpy mashed potatoes again! Here, we talk about the Best Creamy Dreamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe and how to make the creamiest mashed potatoes perfect every single time. These mashed potatoes are silky-smooth, SO flavorful and perfect for a crowd.
This oven-roasted asparagus recipe is easy to make, uses one pan, and is the perfect Keto, LCHF, vegetarian and gluten-free side dish.
Easy one-pot Cranberry Apple Pecan Wild Rice Pilaf simmered in herb-seasoned chicken broth and apple juice and riddled with sweet dried cranberries, apples, and roasted pecans for an unbelievable savory-sweet side dish perfect for the holidays. Everyone always asks for this recipe!
A loaded potato casserole recipe that tastes phenomenal and it's so easy to put together! Everyone will be coming back for seconds!
Free up your oven with this simple and classic Crockpot Stuffing! A traditional recipe with onions, celery, and herbs, cooked to perfection in the slow cooker!
Mashed sweet potatoes are often smothered in sugar, but this savory version is healthy and just as delicious! Your loved ones will keep coming back for more.
Cream Cheese Corn Casserole is a decadent, comforting side dish featuring sweet corn mixed with cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and (optional) diced jalapeños!
Learn how to make creamy green bean casserole completely from scratch with real ingredients. This family favorite side dish will put that Thanksgiving turkey to shame!
Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes, with the nutty and aromatic flavor of browned butter, is the perfect side dish to any dinner, including Thanksgiving!
Mashed Potato Casserole. The creamiest, cheesiest mashed potatoes EVER! This easy-to-make side dish is loaded up with extra melty cheese, crispy bacon, and chives. The best part? You can make this dish ahead of time and then just pop it in the oven to heat it back up!
Skip the rolls this year and serve this easy cheese bread. It's a quick bread without any yeast so you can whip it up in no time.
Erin @ The Speckled Palate
Thanks so much for including my Green Bean Bacon Bundles in your list of best holiday dishes! These are one of my family’s very favorites. 🙂
Lisa Sharp
You’re welcome! They look delicious.