last updated on October 27, 2026
Whether you are looking for unique side dishes to elevate your Thanksgiving table or want to make classic, quick, and easy dishes to become family traditions, you’ll find them all here! In no particular order, here are 20 of my favorite Thanksgiving sides:
1
the best mac and cheese
This mac and cheese is sure to be a fan favorite at Thanksgiving. It is so cheesy and creamy, and can be baked if you prefer it that way!
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2
shaved brussels sprout salad
This salad has brussels sprouts, apples, shallots, pomegranate, pecans, and parmesan, all tossed in a maple dijon dressing that ties everything together. It’s crunchy, bright, and will add so much color to a Thanksgiving table!
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3
maple dijon roasted carrots
These carrots are coated in a creamy maple dijon sauce, then roasted to perfection, all topped with pomegranate, pine nuts, and rosemary.
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4
jalapeño cranberry sauce
This jalapeño cranberry sauce is so easy to make and adds the perfect spicy-sweet flavor to your Thanksgiving dishes. You can put it on mashed potatoes, turkey, rolls, stuffing, green beans, etc., to add a burst of flavor to any dish!
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5
apple, cheese, and hot honey pull apart bread
This bread is the Thanksgiving side of my dreams. It is cheesy and carb-y, and has a hint of sweet and spicy from the apple and hot honey.
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6
butternut squash, kale, and farro salad
This is the perfect warm and cozy salad. It's got kale, butternut squash, red onion, farro, cranberries, pecans, and a creamy maple balsamic vinaigrette.
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7
sweet potato galette
This sweet potato galette is the perfect side dish to wow a crowd at any Thanksgiving gathering. It has caramelized onions, cheese, sweet potatoes, and a delicious herb oil.
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8
pear, apple, and celery salad
This salad is incredibly fresh and bright. It has a lemon vinaigrette and is topped with brown butter pecans. It's a quick and easy side that uses all your winter produce!
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9
the best skillet cornbread
This skillet cornbread is soft and moist with a golden buttery crust. It comes together in just 30 minutes and goes great with so many Thanksgiving dishes!
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10
roasted carrot and acorn squash
This roasted carrot salad is absolutely gorgeous with its vibrant colors, smooth maple tahini dressing, and delicious mix-ins (cranberries, pecans, and parmesan!).
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11
pumpkin mac and cheese
This pumpkin mac and cheese is so warm and cozy. It is creamy and cheesy with the most delicious brown-butter breadcrumbs on top.
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12
elevated green bean casserole
This green bean casserole is made with fresh green beans and a homemade sauce, making it a fresh and vibrant take on the classic side. It has fried shallots on top for the perfect crunch!
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13
hot honey harvest salad
This is a flavor-packed salad with hot-honey bacon, wild rice, roasted sweet potatoes, apples, brown-butter pecans and sesame seeds, parmesan cheese, and a balsamic vinaigrette.
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14
funeral potatoes
These funeral potatoes are a cheesy, comforting potato casserole. They are topped with Honey Bunches of Oats instead of cornflakes for a sweet-and-salty twist.
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15
the perfect dinner rolls
These dinner rolls are soft and fluffy, and they can be made in advance to save time on Thanksgiving day.
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16
pumpkin whipped feta dip
This pumpkin whipped feta dip is sweet and savory, and the perfect shareable side (or a snack while the rest of dinner cooks). Serve with vegetables or crackers for the perfect dip!
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17
little scalloped potatoes with mushroom sauce
These little scalloped potatoes are everything you want in a potato dish — they’re cheesy and crispy, plus they’re topped with a creamy mushroom sauce!
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18
creamy cranberry jalapeño dip
This cranberry jalapeño dip is a fun and unique side dish or snack for Thanksgiving. It’s creamy, a little spicy, perfectly tangy, and just sweet enough to balance everything out. The combination of roasted jalapeños and jammy cranberries makes this dip so so good—and it comes together in under 30 minutes!
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19
cheddar and chive biscuits
These cheddar and chive biscuits are flaky, soft, and packed with flavor. They are so easy to make, and are the perfect carb on any Thanksgiving table.
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20
delicata squash and persimmon salad
This is a gorgeous, no-lettuce salad for the Thanksgiving table. It is packed with colorful produce — delicata squash, persimmons, and pomegranates — and topped with a delicious apple cider vinaigrette.
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What’d you think? I’d love to hear your thoughts or if you have any questions!