22 Irresistible Thanksgiving Sides Everyone Will Talk About

Make your Thanksgiving table unforgettable with these mouthwatering side dishes that go way beyond the usual mashed potatoes. From creamy casseroles and fluffy soufflés to vibrant roasted veggies and sweet, crunchy creations, each recipe brings something special to the feast.

Sweet Potatos with Marshamallow Fluff

A square baking dish filled with toasted meringue on top of a dessert, perfect for Thanksgiving sides, sits next to an orange cloth napkin and a stack of plates. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

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Sweet potato casserole with marshmallow topping is a delicious twist on a Thanksgiving staple. Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Fluff

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

A baked casserole topped with melted cheese and sprinkled with chopped parsley in a glass dish on a rustic table-perfect for Thanksgiving sides or as one of your go-to side dishes. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

This easy scalloped potatoes recipe features roasted garlic for a delicious flavor boost. It's easy to make in advance, making it perfect for holidays. Get the Recipe: Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

Squash with Sage Hot Honey Butter

Two halves of hasselback butternut squash garnished with sage and chopped pecans are served on a white plate-a delicious highlight among Thanksgiving sides. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

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

Maple Roasted Brussels Sprout Salad

A bowl of salad with roasted Brussels sprouts, sliced apples, red onion, dried cranberries, and sliced almonds on a wooden table-perfect for holiday side dishes or Thanksgiving recipes. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

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

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 Sidesgiving. Get the Recipe: Yellow Squash Cornbread Casserole

Honey Roasted Rutabaga with Thyme

Roasted golden brown root vegetables garnished with sprigs of fresh herbs on a white rectangular plate-perfect as one of your Thanksgiving sides or holiday side dishes. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

This honey and thyme roasted rutabaga recipe is a reader favorite because it is easy to make with a few simple ingredients. Get the Recipe: Honey Roasted Rutabaga

Mashed Celery Root

Close-up of creamy mashed potatoes topped with chopped chives, black pepper, and drizzled with melted butter-a classic choice among Thanksgiving sides. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

Celeriac puree is a refreshing and light alternative to traditional mashed potatoes. Get the Recipe: Celeriac Purée

Cranberry Jello Salad

A rectangular white dish filled with cranberry salad, topped with chopped walnuts and citrus zest, sits on a wooden board next to a sliced orange-a festive addition to your holiday side dishes or Thanksgiving 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

Boursin Cheese Mashed Potatoes

A black oval dish filled with mashed potatoes, topped with chopped herbs and cracked pepper, sits on a white surface next to whole potatoes and a blue cloth-perfect for holiday side dishes or Thanksgiving sides. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

This Boursin mashed potato recipe has creamy potatoes with flavorful Boursin cheese. Get the Recipe: Boursin Mashed Potatoes

Roasted Rainbow Carrots with Lemon Sauce

Roasted multicolored carrots topped with a creamy white sauce and chopped fresh herbs, served in a black dish-one of the perfect Thanksgiving sides for your holiday table. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

These roasted carrots are caramelized to perfection and drizzled with a simple tahini dressing. Get the Recipe: Roasted Rainbow Carrots with Lemon-Tahini Sauce

Walnut, Sweet Potato and Kale Salad

A plate of kale salad topped with roasted sweet potato cubes and walnuts, placed on a red decorative tablecloth next to a fork-perfect for Thanksgiving sides or festive side dishes. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

The perfect kale salad with roasted sweet potatoes, spiced walnuts, and a tangy walnut vinaigrette. Get the Recipe: Roasted Sweet Potato and Kale Salad

Cornbread Stuffing

This cornbread stuffing is the perfect balance of lightly sweet cornbread and savory seasonings. Get the Recipe: Cornbread Stuffing

Fluffy Mashed Potato Bake

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 is 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: Fluffy Baked Mashed Potatoes

Thanksgiving Rice with Apples

A close-up of wild rice pilaf mixed with diced apples, cranberries, pecans, chopped herbs, and a fresh rosemary sprig-perfect for Thanksgiving recipes or as one of your favorite holiday side dishes. — 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 (Easy Harvest Rice Recipe)

Brussels Sprout Salad with Pomegranates

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: Brussels Sprout Salad with Pomegranate

Deconstructed Green Bean Casserole

A rectangular white platter of green bean casserole, one of the classic Thanksgiving sides, topped with crispy onions and creamy sauce, with serving utensils beside a bowl of pepper and a dish of salt. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

This modern green bean casserole recipe deconstructs and elevates the traditional Thanksgiving side dish by using fresh green beans and a creamy homemade mushroom sauce. Get the Recipe: Modern Green Bean Casserole

Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crunch

A serving of pumpkin crisp, a delightful addition to Thanksgiving sides, is topped with vanilla ice cream on a decorative white plate with a fork, set on a red patterned tablecloth. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

This scrumptious sweet potato crunch casserole recipe has creamy sweet potatoes and a crunchy pecan topping. Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Crunch

Roasted Turnips with Bacon and Cheese

A skillet filled with roasted potatoes, crumbled bacon, goat cheese, and herbs rests on a blue cloth-delicious inspiration for Thanksgiving sides or festive Thanksgiving recipes. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

This turnip recipe is seasoned with rosemary and a tangy mustard dressing and topped with crispy bacon and creamy goat cheese. Get the Recipe:
Roasted Turnips with Bacon

Roasted Cranberries with Bourbon

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 flavored with bourbon and orange and the baked cranberries are going to surprise everyone at your table. Get the Recipe: Roasted Cranberries

Honey Roasted Parsnips with Rosemary

A bowl of roasted parsnips garnished with herbs sits on a wooden table next to a bowl of salt, a sprig of rosemary, and a wooden spoon-perfect for holiday side dishes or Thanksgiving recipes. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

Parsnips are tossed in honey and olive oil and roasted to perfection to achieve a caramelized delight that's sweet and savory. Get the Recipe: Honey Roasted Parsnips with Rosemary

Cheesy Leek and Potato 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: Leek and Potato Gratin

Parmesan Baked Rutabaga

A baked dish of thinly sliced potatoes garnished with herbs sits next to a bowl containing salt, pepper, and fresh thyme on a marble surface-perfect as one of your Thanksgiving sides. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

My parmesan baked rutabaga recipe is essentially a hybrid between baked rutabaga stacks and roasted rutabaga gratin. Get the Recipe: Parmesan Baked Rutabaga

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