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    Home » Recipe Index » Fall Recipes

    Thanksgiving Sides List

    November 25, 2019 Updated April 4, 2024 By Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN, CD Entertaining, Fall Recipes, Holiday Recipe

    multiple Thanksgiving side dishes with text overlay in the center

    Asked to bring a side to Thanksgiving dinner, but don't know what to bring? This top thanksgiving sides list are the perfect easy way to wow everyone at the table without spending all day cooking or stressing about your dish.

    multiple Thanksgiving side dishes with text overlay

    Thanksgiving is great when you're not the one who has to cook the whole meal, but maybe you're going to a friendsgiving, or as one of my college friends coined it, "Fakesgiving".

    If yo need to bring something, but you're looking for something a little out of the box, check out my veggie recipe section, fall favorites section, and desserts. I mean the options are way greater than just these 10 sides recipes.

    The easy recipes in this thanksgiving sides list will let you bring something delicious without adding more stress to your life.

    Here are the sides recipes

    Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
    These cheesy garlic mashed potatoes can be made quickly. These mashed potatoes are better than your typical mashed potatoes because of the stove top roasted garlic and added dollop of Greek yogurt. They're a great side dish for Thanksgiving, Easter, or any other night.
    Check out this recipe
    garlic mashed potatoes with chives
    Parmesan Bacon and Green Bean Casserole
    Skip the same old green bean casserole this year. This easy Parmesan Bacon Green Bean Casserole gives the classic a whole new flavor that will rock the holiday season! Crispy bacon, parmesan cheese and topped with everyone’s favorite fried onions. Only a few ingredients and it comes together in no time!
    Check out this recipe
    green bean casserole with bacon and fried onions in a white oval baking dish
    Au Gratin Vegetables
    This au gratin vegetables dish is delicious for Sunday dinner or as a holiday side dish. It's full of creamy cheese, tender potatoes and brussels sprouts, and a hearty addition of fresh rosemary makes the creamiest, most fragrant, and easiest au gratin.
    Check out this recipe
    rustic potato and brussels sprouts au gratin in pan
    Instant Pot Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes
    Mashed potatoes are a Thanksgiving staple. Learn how to make mashed potatoes in your Instant Pot with a special added ingredient– pumpkin! These Instant Pot Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes will be perfect for your Thanksgiving table.
    Check out this recipe
    pumpkin mashed potatoes with thyme sprigs on top
    Shredded Brussels Sprouts Kale Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
    My favorite Brussels Sprout Salad Recipe. Made with shredded Brussels sprouts, chopped kale, grated carrot, pomegranate arils, candied pecans, and creamy avocado all tossed in a light Lemon Shallot Vinaigrette. This easy Brussels Sprout Salad is the ultimate fall and winter essential perfect for lunch, dinner, and holiday meals.
    Check out this recipe
    shredded brussels sprouts and kale salad with pomegranates on a plate with a fork
    Roast Beets and Potatoes (small batch)
    One of my favorite ways to prepare vegetables is to roast them. Try to roast beets and potatoes with carrots. All you need is 10 minutes prep and 40 minutes hands-off cooking time for this small batch of vegetables. 
    Check out this recipe
    Roasted beets, potatoes, and carrots on plate
    Green Beans with Pecans, Cranberries, and Parmesan Cheese
    Green Beans with Pecans, Cranberries u0026 Parmesan is a simple way to create flavorful green beans that will stand out on the holiday dinner table.
    Check out this recipe
    green beans with pecans, cranberries, and shaved parmesan cheese in a white bowl on a yellow towel
    Spinach Apple Salad
    This Spinach Apple Salad is healthy and perfect for Fall! This vegetarian salad is packed with apples, feta, walnuts, dried cranberries and red onion for a delicious combo that works great as a main or side dish.
    Check out this recipe
    spinach salad with all toppings on top in a glass bowl
    Orange Honey Roasted Brussels Sprouts
    Orange and Honey Roasted Brussel Sprouts are the best way to enjoy brussel sprouts, hands down. Seared in a cast-iron skillet and roasted to perfection, these caramelized brussel sprouts are beaming with flavor in orange marmalade and honey Dijon mustard sauce. A must-have for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
    Check out this recipe
    cooked brussels sprouts on a white plate with a spoon on the plate
    Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream
    Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream are the most delicious mashed potatoes you will ever have. They’re light, creamy, buttery quick to make with the help of your pressure cooker.
    Check out this recipe
    close up shot of mashed potatoes with butter and chives on top
    Sweet Potato Rolls
    These sweet potato rolls are made with classic dinner roll ingredients and sweet potato puree, giving a traditional recipe additional flavor and warmth!
    Check out this recipe
    sweet potato rolls in a white baking dish
    Browned Butter Green Beans with Hazelnut Dukkah
    Browned Butter Green Beans with Hazelnut Dukkah is a 5 Ingredient side dish ready in under 30 minutes. Serve with your protein of choice for easy entertaining or streamlined weeknight dinners.
    Check out this recipe
    sauteed green beans with hazlenuts on top next to a bowl of chopped hazelnuts
    Sweet and Spicy Tumeric Roasted Carrots
    This recipe is perfect for the holidays because it’s simple (everyone loves carrots) but still interesting! The spices are very seasonal too.
    Check out this recipe
    roasted carrots on a white plate with a blue towel next to it

    Well, there you go. Recipes in this Thanksgiving sides list will allow you to bring something yummy to Thanksgiving without having to sacrifice doing all the other things you have to do. Happy Thanksgiving!

    Did you like any of the recipes in this Thanksgiving sides list? If you did, make sure to leave a comment & a star rating on the individual recipe.

    And also follow Table for One on Instagram & tag #nourishnutrition if you make a recipe.

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    Recipes are great, but you’ll need a simple 3 step process to create a meal plan that make cooking easy & helps you stop wasting food. Check out this expertly developed meal planning guide to get started. 

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    About Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN, CD

    Welcome! I’m Rebecca, a food loving dietitian who has been cooking for one for over 10 years. On Nourish Nutrition, you’ll find real, quick, and nourishing recipes for one that'll get you to want to cook for yourself, because you deserve it.

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    1. Anne|Craving Something Healthy says

      November 11, 2017 at 10:43 pm

      So many great ideas!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        November 13, 2017 at 7:48 am

        Thanks Anne!

        Reply
    2. Karen G. says

      November 10, 2017 at 3:19 pm

      Oh my, what a great list! I am so excited for this season, Thanksgiving foods are my favorite! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        November 13, 2017 at 7:46 am

        isnt it?! thanks, Karen

        Reply
    3. Kalee says

      November 10, 2017 at 6:28 am

      These all look so good! I love Thanksgiving side dishes even more than the turkey! We don't have to travel either which is so nice!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        November 10, 2017 at 2:49 pm

        me too! I'm all about the sides! thanks

        Reply
    4. Sarah says

      November 09, 2017 at 6:22 pm

      Loving this because I love sweet potatoes, cranberries, and love the idea of a hot cocoa after Thanksgiving vs heavy pie. Crazy maybe I know, I usually end up stealing a slice the next day.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        November 10, 2017 at 2:51 pm

        hey, whatever it takes to have leftover pie 😉 thanks and I think we have the same preferences, I love all those fall foods too!

        Reply
    5. Sarah @ Bucket List Tummy says

      November 09, 2017 at 2:14 pm

      This is such an epic roundup! Will be looking at this for Inspiration and sharing with clients. Thanks for including me, Rebecca!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        November 10, 2017 at 2:52 pm

        great! thanks! and absolutely-your apple crumble looks amazing!

        Reply
    6. Leah Goldglantz says

      November 09, 2017 at 12:09 pm

      All of these sides look so incredible! Thanks for sharing!!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        November 10, 2017 at 2:52 pm

        thanks Leah! it's quite the list for sure

        Reply
    7. Brittany says

      November 09, 2017 at 11:12 am

      Yum! I’ll definitely be utilizing this list come thanksgiving! Thanks so much for including me!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        November 10, 2017 at 2:53 pm

        yay! and absolutely! your apple salad, ahem, award winning apple salad looks awesome!

        Reply
    8. Abbey Sharp says

      November 09, 2017 at 10:43 am

      Side dishes are just as important as the main! Love this collection!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        November 10, 2017 at 2:53 pm

        amen! thanks Abbey

        Reply
    9. Kristen says

      November 09, 2017 at 8:57 am

      So many great ideas! Love this round-up!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        November 10, 2017 at 2:54 pm

        thanks Kristen! your potatoes look delish! I love a good scalloped potato recipe

        Reply

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