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I’ve rounded up over 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 table, you’ve come to the right place.

Here are some of my best Thanksgiving sides to tie the whole meal together. From creamy mashed potatoes and roasted veggies to buttery rolls and sweet casseroles, these sides will make your dinner table look so good!

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Classic Thanksgiving Favorites

These are the must-have side-dish recipes everyone looks for at holiday gatherings.

Top down shot of mashed potatoes in a grey bowl.
5 from 21 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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a square dish with healthy 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 isn’t complete without vegetable sides.

roasted honey glazed carrot bites on a white plate to be served.
4.96 from 21 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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a baking dish with roasted butternut squash squares topped with pecans and cranberries.
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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balsamic roasted Brussels sprouts on a plate.
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Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

These Balsamic Brussels Sprouts are roasted until perfectly tender with crispy, caramelized edges, then tossed in a delicious balsamic glaze.
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Thanksgiving Casseroles

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

top view of a baking dish with cheesy baked cauliflower
4.88 from 16 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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A dish of butternut squash casserole topped with pecan crumble.
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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A white casserole dish with stuffing in it.
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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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5 from 5 votes

Zucchini casserole

If you like zucchini, you'll love this Zucchini casserole recipe. It is easy to make, nutritious, and the perfect side dish for any occasion, year-round.
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slow cooked green bean casserole in a slow cooker.
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Slow-Cooker Green Bean Casserole

This Slow-Cooker Green Bean Casserole is creamy, cheesy, and easy to make for the holidays.
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Thanksgiving Salads

Who doesn’t love salads? You can have them as a side with your meal or enjoy them as an appetizer. They’re a great addition during the holidays.

top view of Green beans and cherry tomato salad
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.
5 from 1 vote

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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Top view of arugula salad with pears, blue cheese, and pecan, in a round bowl.
5 from 1 vote

Arugula Pear Salad

This Arugula Pear Salad is fresh, a little fancy, and honestly so simple to throw together
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Warm Breads and Rolls

Dinner rolls are usually what you look forward to at restaurants, and they’re a staple of your Thanksgiving meal. They can be crusty bread, cornbread, or classic dinner rolls.

top view dinner rolls lined up on a pan
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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garlic bread sliced lengthwise on a cutting board.
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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cornbread muffins stacked over each other with one muffin cut in half.
5 from 1 vote

Cornbread Muffins

These are my go-to Cornbread Muffins! Soft and light, with a little savory kick from added Parmesan cheese, I love serving them as an easy Thanksgiving side or for dunking in chili.
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Something Special

Want to be a little different this Thanksgiving and serve something special? Check these out.

A white dish with mac and cheese made with added roasted butternut squash.
5 from 2 votes

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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honey roasted butternut squash bites with feta cheese and pecans in a bowl.
5 from 21 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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Top view wooden spoon in pumpkin mac and cheese in pan.
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 our carb intake and would rather not load up on a gazillion carbs. These are great options if you have guests who might want 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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About Rena Awada

Hi, I’m Rena! Welcome to my blog. I am the founder of Healthy Fitness Meals, certified nutrition coach through Precision Nutrition (PN1), food creator, and mom of five sharing balanced, family-friendly recipes.

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