These 19 Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Sides are Holiday Heroes

Make your Thanksgiving feast unforgettable with these 19 gluten-free side dishes that everyone will be thankful for. From creamy casseroles and cheesy potatoes to vibrant veggie salads and sweet, spiced favorites, these recipes prove that going gluten-free doesn't mean sacrificing flavor or tradition.

Roasted Hasselback Butternut Squash

Sliced roasted butternut squash topped with chopped pecans, fresh sage, and herbs-an inviting addition to the Holiday Table and perfect for Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Sides. Arranged beautifully on a white plate. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

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This roasted butternut squash recipe emphasizes the natural sweetness of the squash while adding just a touch of hot honey butter. Get the Recipe: Roasted Hasselback Butternut Squash

Gluten-Free Corn Casserole

A close-up of a fork holding a piece of baked egg dish topped with chopped chives, perfect for your Thanksgiving table, offering a delightful gluten-free option. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

This traditional corn pudding is better than anything from a Jiffy. It has fresh flavors and a lovely golden top. Get the Recipe: Gluten-Free Corn Casserole (From Scratch)

Potato and Leek Gratin

A baked casserole dish filled with cheesy scalloped potatoes, one of the best Thanksgiving sides, is garnished with chopped herbs and sits on a wooden table next to plates, utensils, and seasonings. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

This leek and potato gratin has layers of tender potatoes and buttery leeks baked in a creamy Dijon-thyme sauce until bubbling and golden. Get the Recipe: Creamy Leek and Potato Gratin

Maple Brussels Sprouts Salad

A bowl of salad with Brussels sprouts, sliced apples, almonds, red onions, and dried cranberries makes for one of the most delicious Thanksgiving recipes. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

This warm Brussels sprout salad with maple dressing is the perfect festive side dish for your Thanksgiving and holiday gatherings. It's crunchy and bursting with flavor from the sliced apples, toasted almonds, and cranberries. Get the Recipe: Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad

Gluten-Free Cornbread Stuffing

Oval dish filled with cornbread stuffing mixed with celery, onions, and bits of bacon, placed on a striped cloth on a wooden surface-one of the classic Thanksgiving sides perfect for your holiday table. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

This gluten-free cornbread dressing is the perfect balance of lightly sweet cornbread and savory seasonings. Get the Recipe: Gluten-Free Cornbread Stuffing (Dressing)

Sweet Potato Crunch

Oval dish of sweet potato casserole topped with a crumbly pecan and brown sugar mixture, perfect for Thanksgiving, on a red tablecloth with fruit patterns. This gluten-free delight will be the star of your holiday table. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

This scrumptious sweet potato crunch casserole recipe is packed with the season's best flavors, creamy sweet potatoes, and a crunchy pecan topping. Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Crunch

Gluten-Free Broccoli Casserole

This gluten-free broccoli casserole recipe is made with tender broccoli, a decadent creamy cheese sauce, and a crunchy and buttery topping, all baked to golden brown perfection. Get the Recipe: Gluten-Free Broccoli Casserole

Easy Cranberry Salad

A square dish filled with bright red cranberry sauce, topped with chopped nuts and orange zest, makes for a delightful addition to your Thanksgiving table. This gluten-free treat is sure to impress guests looking for festive recipes. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

A classic cranberry jello salad recipe made with raspberry jello, crunchy walnuts, fresh orange, and tart apple. Get the Recipe: Cranberry Salad with Raspberry Jello

Gluten-Free Scalloped Potatoes

A baked casserole with a golden, cheesy crust, sprinkled with chopped parsley, sits invitingly in a glass dish on a wooden surface-perfect for gluten-free recipes this Thanksgiving. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

This gluten-free scalloped potatoes recipe features roasted garlic for a delicious flavor boost. Get the Recipe: Cheesy Gluten-Free Scalloped Potatoes

Yellow Squash Cornbread Casserole

A baked casserole topped with chopped herbs sits in a white square dish next to a beige napkin, a serving spoon, and plates. Slices of yellow squash are visible nearby-perfect inspiration for Thanksgiving sides or festive Thanksgiving recipes. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

This satisfying dish is so easy to make and will have everyone coming back for seconds. The perfect side dish for potlucks. Get the Recipe: Yellow Squash Cornbread Casserole

Gluten-Free Crescent Rolls

A wooden platter holds a stack of golden-brown croissants on a teal cloth, perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your Thanksgiving table. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

If you have been looking for a go-to gluten-free dinner roll recipe, then you are in the right place. These are flaky, buttery, and pillowy soft. Get the Recipe: Gluten-Free Crescent Rolls

Thanksgiving Rice

A bowl of wild rice salad with apples, cranberries, nuts, and herbs sits invitingly on a black dish, gluten-free and perfect for Thanksgiving. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

This harvest rice is packed full of chewy wild rice, buttery pecans, tart and chewy cranberries, onion, celery, apple, and fresh rosemary! Get the Recipe: Thanksgiving Rice with Apples and Cranberries

Green Bean Casserole

This Gluten-Free Green Bean Casserole recipe skips the canned soup in favor of a rich mushroom cream sauce thickened with cream cheese. Get the Recipe: Gluten-Free Green Bean Casserole

Sweet Potato Fluff

A delicious gluten-free baked dish with a golden brown meringue topping, presented in a white square casserole dish; a wooden spoon rests inside. Perfect for your Thanksgiving table. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

Sweet potato casserole with marshmallow meringue topping, also known as sweet potato fluff, is a delicious twist on a Thanksgiving staple. Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Fluff

Potato Souffle

A baked casserole dish with a golden mashed potato topping, perfect for Thanksgiving Sides, garnished with a sprig of rosemary and served with a spoon. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

This Potato Soufflé has a fluffy garlic parmesan mashed potato casserole that's folded together with whipped egg whites, and then baked until golden brown on top. Get the Recipe: Potato Souffle (Fluffy Baked Mashed Potatoes)

Roasted Cranberries

A white dish filled with cranberry sauce sits on a wooden table, surrounded by whole cranberries, cinnamon sticks, and a white cloth-one of the classic Thanksgiving sides perfect for your holiday side dishes spread. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

My roasted cranberries recipe is a simple side dish perfect for your holiday table but easy enough for every day. Flavored with bourbon and orange, the baked cranberries are going to surprise everyone at your table. Get the Recipe: Roasted Cranberries

Sweet Potato Casserole

A gluten-free casserole dish filled with toasted marshmallows and pecans on top of a creamy base, perfect for Thanksgiving, set on a white surface with a brown cloth in the background. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

My Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Casserole features buttery sweet potatoes blended with brown sugar and warm spices, then topped with a marshmallow topping. Get the Recipe: Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

A close-up of a shredded Brussels sprout salad topped with pomegranate seeds, poppy seeds, and herbs, with a wooden serving utensil-an inspired choice for Thanksgiving sides or festive side dishes. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

This vibrant shaved Brussels sprout salad with pomegranate is a simple, make-ahead dish that'll steal the show without stealing your time. Get the Recipe: Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Pomegranate

Gluten Free Mac and Cheese

A baking dish with baked macaroni and cheese, partially served, showing creamy pasta beneath a golden, cheesy crust. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

My baked gluten-free mac and cheese recipe is creamy, cheesy, and the ultimate comfort food. It's loaded with three types of cheese and baked to golden brown perfection. Get the Recipe: Baked Gluten-Free Mac and Cheese

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