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I’ve rounded up 20 of my favorite Thanksgiving side dishes that are easy to make, full of flavor, and guaranteed to impress your guests. Whether you’re hosting a big family gathering or bringing a dish to share, these recipes will help you pull off a spread everyone will remember.

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Thanksgiving dinner isn’t just about the actual turkey! For me, it’s about the side dishes that will steal the show. If you are looking for a side dish for your thanksgiving dinner table then you’ve come to the right place. Here are my 20 best Thanksgiving sides to make the whole meal come together perfectly. From creamy mashed potatoes and roasted veggies to buttery rolls and sweet casseroles, these sides will make you dinner table look so good!

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Classic Thanksgiving Favorites

These are the must-have side dish recipes that everyone looks for at every holiday gathering.

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5 from 19 votes

Healthy Mashed Potatoes

These Healthy Mashed Potatoes are lighter than traditional mashed potatoes, yet still packed with flavor! The one side dish that everyone looks forward to on Thanksgiving.
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sweet potato casserole
5 from 4 votes

Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole

This healthier Sweet potato casserole will become a staple side dish at your holiday dinner table! Easy to make and so tasty.
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top view of white dish with green bean casserole
5 from 1 vote

Healthy Green Bean Casserole

A healthier twist to the Classic Green Bean Casserole recipe that is made from scratch without using canned mushroom soup!
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Vegetable Sides

Your holiday dinner table shouldn’t be just about the protein and carbs. Your spread can’t be complete without some vegetable sides.

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4.95 from 20 votes

Roasted Honey Glazed Carrots

These honey-glazed carrots are covered in a sweet honey garlic glaze and are the perfect vegetarian side. Plus, the whole recipe is baked in one dish for easy cleanup.
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cooked garlic Brussels sprouts in a round white bowl topped with chili flakes.
5 from 1 vote

Sauteed Garlic Brussel Sprouts

This sauteed Brussels Sprouts recipe is seasoned with olive oil, chili, lime, and garlic. Cooked over a stovetop until they are charred and cooked to perfection.
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top view of roasted butternut squash in white dish
5 from 2 votes

Maple Roasted Butternut Squash

Maple Roasted Butternut Squash is made with tender squash covered in a sticky maple syrup thyme sauce, then topped with pecans and dried cranberries.
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Thanksgiving casseroles

There’s something about casseroles that’s just so comforting. They are easy to put together and can easily feed a group of people.

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4.87 from 15 votes

Cheesy Cauliflower Bake

This cheesy Cauliflower casserole Bake is a cheesy, delicious vegetarian side dish recipe that will impress your family and friends. Loaded with flavor, and a low-carb alternative to the classic cheesy potato bake.
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side shot of Butternut squash casserole in a white dish topped with sugar pecan and a wooden spoon in dish
4.86 from 7 votes

Butternut Squash Casserole

This Butternut Squash Casserole recipe is the perfect side dish for your dinner table over the holiday season, topped with delicious toasted pecan crust.
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Homemade Cornbread Stuffing

Cornbread stuffing is made with buttery, golden cornbread, a mix of savory herbs, and tender vegetables. This stuffing is perfect for pairing with turkey or ham and is packed with classic flavors.
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Thanksgiving Salads

Who doesn’t love salads? Whether you have them as a side with your meal or enjoy them as appetizers. They are such a great addition during the holidays.

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5 from 3 votes

Green Beans and Tomato Salad

This salad is an easy-to-make, fresh, and delicious salad that pairs well as a side dish with anything you plan on making.
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Mixed sweet potato salad in a white bowl with spoon, showing even coating of dressing and fresh herbs throughout.
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Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

This Sweet Potato Salad is so easy to make and makes for the perfect side dish during the holidays.
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5 from 4 votes

Brussels Sprouts Salad

This healthy Brussels Sprouts Salad is made with only a handful of ingredients, and the homemade salad dressing is made with pantry staples.
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Warm Breads and Rolls

Dinner rolls are usually what you look forward to when you go to restaurants, and is usually a staple with your Thanksgiving meal. Whether it is a crusty bread, cornbread, or classic dinner rolls.

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5 from 9 votes

Homemade Dinner Rolls

Soft, light, and fluffy homemade dinner rolls are the perfect addition to your dinner table for any occasion.
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5 from 1 vote

Cheesy Garlic Bread

The flavor of this garlic bread is so good, and it is super simple to make with just 5 minutes of prep time and ready to serve in less than 30 minutes
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skillet cornbread with 3 slices cut off
5 from 1 vote

Homemade Jalapeno Cornbread

This Jalapeno Skillet Cornbread made in the oven is incredibly moist and filled with so much flavor, all thanks to buttermilk, savory cheddar cheese, jalapeño, and corn.
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Something Special

If you want to be a little different this Thanksgiving and serve something a little different but yet special? Check these out.

A white dish with mac and cheese made with added roasted butternut squash.
5 from 1 vote

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

This deliciously cheesy Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese is packed with cozy fall squash and melty cheese, making it a comforting vegetarian meal or side dish to warm up to on cold nights.
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Roasted squash with cranberry, feta cheese, and pecan in a white bowl.
5 from 20 votes

Honey Roasted Butternut Squash

You will love how tasty this Honey Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe is. It is made with cranberries, pecans, and feta cheese!
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5 from 3 votes

Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

Deliciously cheesy Pumpkin Mac and Cheese is easy to make with tender macaroni noodles tossed in a creamy, rich pumpkin cheese sauce
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Low Carb Options

Some of us still want to watch the carb intake and would rather not load up on a gazillion amount of carbs. These are some great options if you have guests who may be interested in some low-carb sides.

a round bowl with Garlic butter mashed cauliflower topped with melted butter and fresh herbs.
4.43 from 80 votes

Garlic Butter Mashed Cauliflower

Love mashed potatoes but don’t want all the carbs? Then this mashed cauliflower recipe is perfect for you.
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cauliflower rice in a round white bowl.
5 from 3 votes

Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

Love mashed potatoes but don’t want all the carbs? Then this mashed cauliflower recipe is perfect for you.
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These Easy Thanksgiving side dishes bring the comfort, color, and flavor that make the holiday so special. I hope you like my suggestions. Feel free to mix and match a few to create your perfect spread, and don’t forget to save your favorites for next year.

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