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15+ Must-Make Thanksgiving Side Dishes That Will Steal the Show

Thanksgiving is all about the sides, right? From creamy, cheesy classics to fresh and colorful vegetable dishes, your holiday table isn’t complete without them. Whether you’re a seasoned host or making your first Thanksgiving feast, these 15 Thanksgiving side dishes are easy, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for pairing with turkey, ham, or any main you’re serving. Get ready to wow your family and friends with flavors that scream fall comfort!

Thanksgiving Side Dishes that will Steal the Show

parmesan roasted acorn squash with maple syrup and thyme on a parchment lined sheet pan

Maple Roasted Acorn Squash with Parmesan and Herbs

Slice, toss, bake and be amazed! This roasted squash is delicious!

cheesy mashed potatoes in an orange fall crock with a wooden spoon in them and on an orange table cloth.

Cheesy Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Viral for good reason, these cheesy potatoes have the best cheese pull and are absolutely heavenly!

autumn cobb salad on a large platter, shows a bed of lettuce with avocado, apples, chicken, roasted squash, dried cherries, and hard boiled eggs sliced, all arranged in rows

Fall Cobb Salad with Roasted Squash, Apples and chicken

This salad really brings things up a notch! Roasted squash makes an amazing addition to the perfect salad!

cooked roasted asparagus on a sheet pan

Extra Easy Roasted Asparagus With Lemon

A simple and delicious side!

cooked green beans and bacon in the crock pot

Bacon-Infused Bliss: Unveiling the Unexpected Magic of Crock Pot Green Beans and Bacon

Use your crock pot to your advantage! What's better than bacon and green beans?

butternut squash mac n cheese in a casserole dish with a wooden spoon

The Strange But Delicious Way I make This Butternut Squash Mac n Cheese

This recipe uses frozen butternut squash and is done mostly on the stove top!

Sweet potato crunch casserole in a dish with crunchy pecan topping.

This Amazing Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole Will Really Shock You!

Never try another sweet potato recipe again! Perfect for the marshmallow haters!

dill potatoes in a bowl

You Will Love My Mom's Dill Roasted Potatoes!

A stove top recipe tht will add a nice herby twist to the table!

christmas green beans on a red plate

Green beans with nuts and caisins

These are the best flavor and so festive! Made with canned green beans, they are a budget friendly treat!

party potatoes in a crock pot with a wooden spoon

French Onion Party Potatoes

These are a must try! They include a tub of french onion dip!

5 ingredient slow cooker mac and cheese in slow cooker with a spoon

5 Ingredient Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese Recipe

Just dumo and go and you'll have the best mac n cheese! It's a must make that doesn't fill that oven!

crock pot corn casserole recipe in a slow cooker on a black spoon

Easy Crock Pot Corn Casserole Recipe

There's never enough room in the oven so move the corn casserole to the crock pot! It's a family favorite we can't do without!

air fryer frozen burssels sprouts on a table with cranberry sauce

Make Things Easy With This Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Another no-oven revipe these air fryer brussels are cooked straight from frozen!

mashed potatoes in a pan

This Fluffy Russet Mashed Potatoes Recipe Will Rock Your World!

Simple mashed potatoes made with cheap russets!

air fried brussels sprouts and butternut squash with candied pecans on a plate

Air Fryer Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts with Candied Pecans

This recipe is also mega viral every year and a fan favorite!

maple glazed carrots on a white late with a pumpkin dish towel under

Maple Roasted Carrots – Sweet, Tangy, and Perfect for Fall Dinners

Another viral treat, these carrots are tangy and sweet at the same time. Also super easy to make!

sweet potato casserole no marshmallows in a white 9x13 casserole dish with a wooden spatula

Pecan Crunch Sweet Potato Casserole (No Marshmallows!)

This is so much better and decedent than the one with marshallows (in my opinion).

mom's green bean casserole no mushroom soup in an orange casserole dish with a slice and wooden spatula

Mom’s Green Bean Casserole (No Mushroom Soup!)

The absolute best green bean casserole. Even people who don' tlike green bean casserole like this!

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