50+ Best Side Dishes for Thanksgiving

My family considers mashed potatoes one of the best Thanksgiving side dish. Making them with lots of garlic makes them extra tasty!

Potatoes topped with bacon, cheese and sour cream are a perfect holiday side dish.

Not a fan of marshmallow covered sweet potatoes? In this easy dish sweet potatoes are roasted with pears for a side that focuses on the natural sweetness of the ingredients.

Baby potatoes are crispy, covered in salt and herbs and quickly cooked in the air fryer.

Onions are layered with potatoes in this creamy potato dish.

Scalloped potatoes are a Thanksgiving classic! This recipe parboils the potatoes so you can bake this fast - like after the turkey comes out of the oven.

Switch things up for the holiday by making pretty purple sweet potatoes. These are just as tasty and nutritious as orange ones but look elegant and distinctive.

Potatoes are topped with a rich and creamy cheese sauce for a dish that is sure to be kid friendly!

This easy Southern style dressing uses bacon instead of sausage for a subtle smoky flavor.

This classic stuffing uses sourdough bread along with apples for a distinctive fall flavor.

Caramelized leeks, celery, no meat sausage, and fennel combine with bread cubes for a vegetarian take on stuffing.

This classic southern dressing recipe is easy to make ahead, making it ideal for the holiday.

Cranberries and pumpkin seeds make give this stuffing a unique taste and gorgeous pops of color, perfect for Thanksgiving.

Stuffing doesn't just have to be about bread cubes, this recipe uses wild rice instead. And since it is cooked in the Instant Pot it keeps the oven free!

Butternut squash is a classic Thanksgiving side dish! Use the air fryer and you can have it ready to eat in about 20 minutes.

Honeynut squash are adorable little squash that look like butternut. They are even sweeter than butternut though, and make a delicious elegant and easy side dish.

With the air fryer you can have roasted delicata squash on the table in about 15 minutes. There is no peeling necessary! These tasty crescent moon shaped squash rings will look great on the Thanksgiving table.

Acorn squash is a delicious winter vegetable with a deep rich taste that is perfect on the Thanksgiving table.

This is a spectacular way to serve pumpkin, roasted and served whole on the table!

Mushrooms are underrated as a stand alone vegetable! These easy and flavorful spicy mushrooms are delicious as a side dish, on top of turkey or even served cold.

Lightly seasoned and topped with Parmesan cheese and drizzled with lemon juice this air fryer asparagus is the ultimate spring vegetable with a tender delicate taste.

This traditional Italian American recipe from Upstate New York is a delicious way to serve greens. Escarole is combined with hot peppers and prosciutto for a delicious side dish.

A great alternative to green bean casserole! This simple recipe for Sauteed Green Beans with Coconut makes it a quick and tasty side dish.

I love brussel sprouts, but not everyone in my family does. This holiday side dish adds just enough bacon to make Brussels Sprouts one of everyone's favorites.

Rutabaga is combined with fresh herbs in the easy roasted veggie recipe.

Roasting an entire cauliflower looks amazing - perfect for a fancy Thanksgiving dinner. This whole roasted cauliflower is roasted with Parmesan and garlic for a tasty vegetable side dish.

Oven roasted eggplant is another great choice for something different. This recipe uses smoked paprika to give the eggplant amazing flavor.

Multicolored carrot are roasted with maple syrup. These carrots are sweet and tender.

Fennel is an underused vegetables and it tastes amazing when it is roasted in the oven. It's subtle licorice like flavor will be welcome at the Thanksgiving table.

Combine parsnips with chestnuts for an impressive side dish that is healthy and seasonal.

Cabbage is combined with apples to give this veggie a nice seasonal twist.

This healthy broccoli salad is perfect for both summer picnics and Thanksgiving!

This salad will feed a crowd! And while it is a traditional potluck salad its amazing presentation and taste makes it perfect for the holidays.

Vegan and gluten free, this strawberry salad is full of tasty flavor.

Arugula is tossed with cherry tomatoes, toasted pine nuts and parmesan cheese and drizzled with a lemony, olive oil dressing in this delicious side dish.

Roasted fall veggies like squash and brussels sprouts are the stars of this tasty salad.

Bake this classic holiday recipe recipe in either the air fryer or the oven!

Alternating green and yellow squash make this a pretty casserole. Topped with Parmesan cheese and baked it is a nice, healthy side dish for the holidays.

If you love green bean casserole this is an easy recipe. Made with frozen green beans and topped with french fried onions it is a holiday staple in my households.

Cubes of butternut squash and potato roasted with pieces of pepper and seasoned with leeks. A colorful side dish for a holiday meal or for a simple family supper.

This recipe uses both beets and beet greens for a delicious baked side dish.

The last thing you want to do during the holidays is stress over when things need to go into the oven or cook on the stove top. Making this corn pudding in the slow cooker means you can start it in the morning and forget about it.

This cheesy casserole is similar to a loaded baked potato casserole - only with cauliflower. It is warm, tasty and topped with bacon.

This classic casserole is perfect comfort food, with squash combined with sour cream and topped off with a buttery and cheesy crust.

Swiss chard is turned into a fancy casserole in this easy recipe. With added creamy sauce and breadcrumbs no one will complain about eating their greens!

Brussel sprouts go to another level in this gratin. Brie, bacon and breadcrumbs combine to make this a dish beyond the ordinary.

Sharp cheddar cheese makes broccoli even yummier!

Candied yams, with or without marshmallows, are a staple for Thanksgiving! With an easy to make sweet syrup, cinnamon, and a hint of vanilla, these sweet potatoes are a classic holiday side.

Scones aren't just dessert, make these savory scones for Thanksgiving dinner.

Pumpkin bread is studded with blueberries in this fun twist on a classic recipe.

These traditional soft dinner rolls are perfect for turkey day dinner.

Make something different and serve pretzel rolls! These are sure to be a big hit with the kids.

Popover make a fun change from classic dinner rolls.