Delicious, simple, and family approved side dishes for Thanksgiving dinner. All the favorites in one spot to make your Thanksgiving menu planning easy. Side dishes of mashed potatoes, cranberry, easy 1 hour rolls, sweet potatoes, and much more. These are the best Thanksgiving side dish recipes!
Oh, it is so good to be back blogging again! If you follow me on Instagram and have seen my Instastories then you know that my husband and I took all our kids, 4 kids age 7 and under, on an airplane to my parents' house in Utah. Flying with kids is no joke! Last time we flew with kids we only had two little ones.
I need a vacation after our vacation.... seriously!
I had plans to post a few recipes while I was gone but I realized that I forgot my charge cord! So I took the entire week off, mainly because I could not blog without a charged computer, but also because we were having so much fun and stayed pretty busy. It was a nice break but I am ready to get back to it.
Today, I have rounded up the best Thanksgiving side dish recipes for you. These are all recipes that are a yearly tradition for my family's own Thanksgiving dinner. I truly hope you will try some of these recipes and that they will also become family favorites!
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{no creamed soup, no mushrooms} GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
I won't make any other green bean casserole besides this one. If you don't like the traditional green bean casserole with mushrooms and creamed soup, then you really need to try this one. It's super easy to make with simple ingredients and you won't believe how creamy and delicious it is.
SLOW COOKER SWEET GLAZED CARROTS
The easiest and most kid-friendly vegetable side dish. Plus, these carrots won't take precious oven space on Thanksgiving day! Only a few ingredients and a slow cooker is all you need. These are a must make!
BUTTERY CRACKER SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE
You would never even know that these can be on the table in just 30 minutes. A secret ingredient sets these apart from other casserole recipes and you won't believe how delicious they can be. If you love that sweet & salty combination then you must try these.
I always love to serve an easy, kid friendly pasta salad at Thanksgiving dinner. This ranch pasta salad fits the bill! Easy, simple ingredients, and loaded with veggies and ranch dressing. Everyone loves this stuff.
OVEN ROASTED PARMESAN BRUSSEL SPROUTS
I would take these Brussel sprouts over a piece of chocolate cake any day. Only some olive oil, and seasonings drizzled over Brussel sprouts and then they roast in the oven. So delicious, crispy, and full of flavor. Perfect for a healthier side dish at Thanksgiving.
Out of all the side dishes this cranberry fluff is my very favorite. So sweet, tangy, creamy, fluffy, and just crazy delicious. Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday dinners would not be complete without this dish.
{15 minute} HONEY BUTTER CREAMY SKILLET CORN
Frozen corn is cooked on the stove top in a creamy sauce that is sweetened with honey. My kids love this side dish and it's a great way to get some vegetables in them. It's perfect for Thanksgiving because it only takes minutes to make.
If you are not comfortable or familiar with yeast dough recipes (like me!) then this recipe will be your new best friend. It's fail-proof and produces the most fluffiest, soft, and buttery rolls ever. One hour is really all you need!
CREAMY APRICOT PINEAPPLE JELLO
I think all heavier Holiday meals need a sweet and light Jell-O type dish at the table. I happen to love Jell-O so if you do to, this one is a good one to try. Apricot + pineapple are a match made in heaven. Plus, make it the day before for a no-fuss side dish that is ready when you are.
Sweet potato casserole loaded with all your favorites! Gooey & sweet marshmallows, salty & crunchy pecans, and coconut. If you've never had coconut on your sweet potato casserole then you have been missing out!
PERFECT CREAM CHEESE MASHED POTATOES
If you want the creamiest mashed potatoes then you must make these! The cream cheese adds so much flavor and creaminess. You'll just love these. Serve with some gravy and you've got mashed potato perfection.
I love side dishes on Thanksgiving that don't take up an oven space. This slow cooker creamed corn is a favorite and it's so simple to make. So creamy, sweet, and really yummy no-fuss side dish.
Prepare each element of this salad ahead of time and leave it in the fridge until it's time for dinner. A healthier side dish for Thanksgiving that is a step up from regular green salad. So much texture, crunch, and drizzled in the easiest homemade dressing.
SLOW COOKER CREAMY RANCH POTATOES
If you're not a fan of traditional mashed potatoes then these creamy ranch potatoes will be your favorite. Chunks of potato cook in the slow cooker in a creamy ranch sauce that is sure to be delicious.
BACON & MANDARIN BROCCOLI SALAD
This side dish requires a but more prep time but the results will blow your mind. A traditional broccoli salad but with a homemade mayo dressing. The addition of mandarin oranges and bacon really sets this one apart.
{15 minute} SKILLET SWEET CARROTS
These carrots are a healthy side dish that can be ready in 15 minutes! Only one pan and the stove top is all you need for these sweet carrots.
ROASTED MAPLE CINNAMON SWEET POTATOES
Chunks of sweet potato are roasted in real maple syrup, olive oil, seasonings, and cinnamon! They are sweet and salty little tender bites of sweet potato.
CHEESY SHREDDED POTATO CASSEROLE
This casserole uses frozen hash browns for an easy side dish to dinner. Creamy shredded potatoes are topped with a crunchy and cheesy topping. Everyone loves these potatoes!
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