The Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes

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Looking for the best Thanksgiving side dishes to round out your holiday meal? These tried-and-true side dishes are easy to make, full of flavor, and always a crowd-pleaser.

Holiday meals always feel extra special when the table is filled with delicious side dishes that everyone can’t wait to dig into.

Whether you’re planning a big Thanksgiving feast or a small family dinner, having a mix of comforting classics and flavorful new favorites makes the whole meal come together beautifully.

You’ll find a variety of sides that pair perfectly with turkey, ham, or chicken, from warm vegetable casseroles to buttery mashed potatoes.

Each recipe is simple to make and full of cozy fall ingredients. So you can spend less time stressing in the kitchen and more time enjoying the day with family and friends.

Easy Thanksgiving Side Dishes

1

Maple Bacon Butternut Squash Cranberry Casserole

This maple butternut squash cranberry casserole brings together roasted squash, bacon, onions, and cranberries in a warm maple glaze. A gorgeous and delicious holiday side!

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2

Whole Roasted Butternut Squash With Brown Sugar

Looking for an easy Thanksgiving side? This brown sugar-roasted butternut squash is warm, tender, and beautifully caramelized.

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3

Garlic Roasted Carrots

A simple and flavorful veggie side dish that pairs well with almost any meal. Tender roasted carrots with garlic and herbs are perfect for your Thanksgiving menu.

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4

Easy Stuffing Muffins

These stuffing muffins are made with boxed or homemade stuffing and baked until the edges are crispy and golden. They're a fun twist on a classic holiday side dish and perfect for Thanksgiving.

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5

Cranberry Pear Sauce

This cranberry pear sauce is a sweet, cozy twist on a holiday classic. With a hint of cinnamon and simple ingredients, it comes together quickly. It adds the perfect touch to your holiday table.

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6

Whole Roasted Butternut Squash With Maple Syrup

This maple-roasted butternut squash cooks up tender, buttery, and lightly sweet. An easy fall side dish everyone loves.

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7

Maple-Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Creamy, smooth, and made with real maple syrup. These mashed sweet potatoes are a warm and comforting side dish for any meal.

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8

Sweet Potato Casserole With Pecan Streusel

This sweet potato casserole with pecan streusel topping is a holiday must-have. Creamy, tender sweet potatoes topped with a buttery, crunchy pecan layer make it the perfect Thanksgiving side dish. A family favorite you'll make year after year.

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9

Easy Mashed Potatoes

Creamy, buttery mashed potatoes made with simple ingredients are a classic side everyone loves.

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10

Whole Roasted Butternut Squash With Honey

Caramelized butternut squash, baked with butter, honey, and cinnamon, makes a warm and comforting fall side dish.

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11

Easy Green Bean Casserole

This easy green bean casserole is a holiday favorite made even better with a creamy homemade sauce and buttery cracker topping. Plus, no cream of mushroom soup is needed, just simple ingredients for a homemade sauce.

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12

Stuffing With Ground Pork

This ground pork and herb stuffing is a classic holiday side. It's loaded with rich flavors but easy enough for a beginner to make.

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13

Garlic Green Beans

These garlic green beans are a quick, easy side dish that's ready in just 16 minutes. Sauteed until perfectly tender-crisp, they are a simple and delicious way to get veggies on the table fast.

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14

Butternut Squash Puree

This homemade butternut squash puree is smooth, naturally sweet, and so easy to make.

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15

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

These easy garlic mashed potatoes are creamy, flavorful, and the perfect side for your holiday gathering. Made with simple ingredients and a rich garlic taste, it's a foolproof dish you'll want on your table every year.

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16

Pumpkin Puree

This homemade pumpkin puree is rich, flavorful, and so easy to make. You'll never want the canned version again. Season it to serve as a side or use it as an ingredient in your other side dishes.

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17

Homemade Cranberry Sauce

This homemade cranberry sauce is sweet, tangy, and so much better than anything from a can. A long-time family favorite, it's so easy to make.

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18

Sweet Skillet Cornbread

This skillet cornbread is sweet, fluffy, and beautifully golden. Made with simple ingredients, it's the perfect side to your Thanksgiving meal.

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19

Easy Dinner Rolls

These light and fluffy dinner rolls are soft, buttery, and absolutely irresistible. Easy to make by hand or in your bread maker.

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Kim

Kim Mills is a homeschooling mom of 6 and lives on an urban homestead in Ontario, Canada. Blogging at Homestead Acres she enjoys sharing tips to help you save money, grow and preserve your own food.