40+ Thanksgiving Facet Dishes – Sally’s Baking Dependancy


Up your aspect dish sport at this 12 months’s Thanksgiving meal with any of those 40+ Thanksgiving Facet Dishes. Hold it traditional with flavorful cranberry sauce and creamy inexperienced bean casserole, or attempt one thing new like texture-filled cornbread stuffing and hearty vegetarian pumpkin chili. As you intend out this 12 months’s menu, you (and your dinner friends!) shall be grateful to have this checklist for inspiration.

collage of thanksgiving side dish recipes including dinner rolls, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, cranberry sauce, roasted squash kale salad, and biscuits.

I really like my Thanksgiving pies—clearly.

However should you actually requested me what I look ahead to seeing on my Thanksgiving plate, it’s, unquestionably, all of the aspect dishes. All these splendidly heat, hearty, traditional aspect dish recipes that carry again reminiscences of Thanksgivings previous.

With so many Thanksgiving aspect dish recipes on the market, it may be laborious to seek out tried-and-true favorites. I’m thrilled to share my household’s 40+ greatest Thanksgiving aspect dishes that we—and readers world wide—depend on 12 months after 12 months. (And we definitely don’t restrict these to November!)

We all the time embody the classics, like inexperienced bean casserole, sausage & herb stuffing, and naturally—do-it-yourself cranberry sauce. An enormous bowl of that shiny, tart-yet-sweet sauce is all the time the crown jewel of the desk. I make it each single 12 months, no questions requested. (Simply made it for a Friendsgiving celebration final weekend!)

cranberry sauce

Candy potatoes all the time make an look—and normally a couple of! My candy potato casserole and candied candy potatoes all the time fly off the desk, so that you gained’t remorse making each. This 12 months I plan on making a batch of those candy potato dinner rolls, too. (And if you end up with a surplus, make candy potato pie for dessert.)

Though not aspect dish recipes, my recipes for honeycrisp apple sangria and apple cider autumn sangria are enjoyable, festive drinks so as to add to your Thanksgiving menu.

As a reminder, all of my recipes embody make-ahead and freezing choices. (You will discover that data on the backside of every printable recipe.)

I hope you discover a new favourite dish so as to add to your Thanksgiving desk this 12 months. Comfortable Thanksgiving, pricey readers!

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40+ Thanksgiving Facet Dishes

sausage herb Thanksgiving stuffing in a white baking dish with wooden spoon.

Sausage & Herb Stuffing with Apples

A hearty and flavorful stuffing dish is an important a part of a Thanksgiving meal. Everybody loves the number of textures and flavors on this one.

overhead photo of sweet potato casserole with pecan topping with fresh thyme.

Candy Potato Casserole Recipe

Good for making forward, this do-it-yourself candy potato casserole will steal the present. Crunchy candy brown sugar pecan crumble covers each chew of this irresistibly buttery candy potato mash.

squares of cornbread

My Favourite Cornbread Recipe

My cornbread recipe hits the spot with its lightly-sweetened taste, impeccably moist crumb, and crispy-crunchy edges.

wooden spoon scooping out cornbread stuffing from white dish.

Cornbread Stuffing Recipe

Kick your common stuffing up a notch through the use of cornbread as an alternative of standard bread. Most flavorful stuffing round, belief me!

close up overhead photo of butternut squash mac and cheese with kale.

Creamy Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

This healthful and satisfying dish makes use of pureed butternut squash for a enjoyable fall twist on traditional mac and cheese. It’s meat-free, filled with taste, and makes glorious leftovers.

close-up of buttermilk biscuit.

Do-it-yourself Buttermilk Biscuits

Who can say no to do-it-yourself buttermilk biscuits with HUNDREDS (!) of flaky layers? Even higher, you solely want 6 easy elements and about 35 minutes to whip up a batch.

cranberry sauce in a bowl

5-Ingredient Cranberry Sauce Recipe

No Thanksgiving unfold is full with out cranberry sauce, and I’m assured that this recipe shall be your loved ones’s favourite. Made out of 5 simple elements.

sweet potato rolls in glass baking pan.

Candy Potato Dinner Rolls

Fluffy, flaky, gentle, and additional tall candy potato dinner rolls are an exquisite accompaniment to any large meal. Prime with flaky sea salt and serve with do-it-yourself cinnamon butter. (Recipe included.)

cranberry sauce and brie in a flaky puff pastry tart shown with a bite taken out.

Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Tarts

These individually portioned tartlets are excellent for snacking on earlier than the large meal or serving alongside the turkey at dinner. They’re altogether candy, savory, salty, buttery, and flaky.

dinner rolls garnished with fresh chopped sage on wooden cutting board.

Brown Butter Sage Dinner Rolls

Savory, gentle, and flaky, with a scrumptious dose of caramelized and nutty browned butter, these brown butter sage dinner rolls are a flavorful and upgraded model of bizarre dinner rolls.

Homemade green bean casserole

Creamy Inexperienced Bean Casserole

That is my creamy, comforting inexperienced bean casserole made fully from scratch. It’s undeniably wealthy and has a number of methods to make forward for the large meal.

butternut squash and mushroom tart with parmesan cheese

Butternut Squash & Mushroom Tart

A pleasant savory butternut squash and mushroom tart shall be a singular addition to your Thanksgiving dinner desk, or serve it as an appetizer or lunch main as much as dinner.

candied sweet potatoes

Candied Candy Potatoes

One in every of my all-time favourite aspect dishes, these candied candy potatoes are gentle, buttery, saucy, candy, and salty multi functional. You should purchase the elements and put together the dish forward to save lots of time through the Thanksgiving rush.

flaky cheddar biscuits on blue linen with fresh parsley sprinkled on top.

Do-it-yourself Cheddar Biscuits

In lieu of traditional biscuits or rolls, wow your Thanksgiving friends with a contemporary batch of do-it-yourself cheddar biscuits!

ham and cheddar cheese scone with chives and sea salt garnish on top sitting on brown parchment paper.

Savory Ham & Cheese Scones

These scones are a savory favourite for brunch, however they’d even be fantastic as a aspect dish. They’re positively loaded with the satisfying flavors of cheddar cheese, ham, garlic powder, black pepper, and contemporary chives.

cornbread baked in a skillet

Honey Skillet Cornbread

Tailored from my conventional cornbread recipe, this honey skillet model consists of corn within the batter. When baked in a forged iron skillet, it has splendidly crispy cornmeal edges.

Dinner rolls in glass baking pan

Comfortable Dinner Rolls Recipe

Traditional dinner rolls are a should on any Thanksgiving desk, and so they’re particularly helpful for making leftover turkey sandwiches. This recipe ensures rolls which are pillow-soft with probably the most scrumptious flaky and buttery texture.

basket of cornbread muffins with beige striped linen.

Straightforward Cornbread Muffins Recipe

Tender and buttery, with simply the correct quantity of sweetness, you’ll be able to have heat, do-it-yourself cornbread muffins on the desk in lower than an hour. No mixer required!

close-up photo of garlic rosemary pull apart bread loaf

Rosemary Garlic Pull Aside Bread

This spectacular loaf begins with a easy rosemary-infused dough and is formed and assembled with butter, garlic, herbs, and cheese. The pull-apart model provides an additional layer of enjoyable!

cranberry white cheddar cheese ball cut open with crackers on plate.

Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball

You gained’t remorse prepping this simple make-ahead hors d’oeuvre to snack on whereas making ready the Thanksgiving meal. It’s decked out in probably the most scrumptious coating of chopped dried cranberries and pecans.

mushroom and gorgonzola cheese puff pastry tarts on silver gray plate.

Mushroom Puff Pastry Tarts

These are mega flaky mushroom puff pastry tarts with tangy gorgonzola cheese, aromatic thyme and rosemary, and a splash of barely candy balsamic vinegar. A wonderful vegetarian aspect dish possibility!

maple-roasted and seasoned butternut squash and chickpeas on fall kale salad.

Maple-Roasted Squash Kale Salad

For those who’re on the lookout for a wholesome but scrumptious (to not point out stunning!) aspect dish on your menu, this salad is the reply. Filled with fall and winter’s greatest produce, feeds a crowd, and is make-ahead pleasant, too!

blood orange avocado quinoa & kale salad in a glass bowl

Blood Orange Avocado Quinoa & Kale Salad

Something however boring, this salad is loaded with taste and nutritious elements. Thanksgiving friends will love seeing this pop of colour and taste on the desk.

strawberry bacon salad on a white plate

Favourite Strawberry Bacon Salad

My strawberry bacon salad is a year-round favourite, so why not serve it at one of the crucial necessary meals of the 12 months? It’s fast to throw collectively and contains a do-it-yourself honey balsamic French dressing dressing.

dinner rolls with honey butter topping in pink ceramic pie dish.

Tried & True Honey Butter Rolls

You solely want 7 elements to serve these fluffy, flaky, gentle, lightly-sweetened, and buttery rolls in your Thanksgiving menu.

sliced pumpkin bread on white plate.

Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Pumpkin bread is a real any-time deal with and would make for a beautiful candy addition to your Thanksgiving unfold. My recipe is filled with cinnamon spice and tons of additional taste—you’ll be able to even add chocolate chips if you want.

cheesy ham and potato casserole in white dish with serving spoon sitting in it.

Ham & Potato Casserole Recipe

This savory ham and potato casserole is tacky, flavorful, and satisfying. It’s a scrumptious manner to make use of leftover ham, and it may do double responsibility as a brunch recipe or a dinner dish.

zucchini sweet potato fritter on place with yogurt sauce on top and green salad behind it.

Zucchini & Candy Potato Fritters

Add a platter of scorching, crisp, and golden brown zucchini candy potato fritters to your Thanksgiving desk in nearly 35 minutes.

spoonful of zucchini feta herb bake

Straightforward Zucchini Casserole Recipe

Straightforward and flavorful, this garlic and herb-infused feta cheese zucchini bake is prepared in half-hour and doesn’t require any pre-cooking.

rosemary garlic dinner rolls in cast iron skillet

Sea Salt & Herb Skillet Rolls

For those who’re on the lookout for a flavorful improve to bizarre dinner rolls, attempt these sea salt & herb skillet rolls. You’ll be able to bake them in an oven-safe skillet or a 9×13-inch baking dish.

vegetable pot pie with biscuit topping

Biscuit & Vegetable Pot Pie (Casserole)

This biscuit casserole is full of healthful savory taste and loads of greens that may be personalized to your liking. The straightforward biscuit topping is comprised of simply 5 elements, comes collectively in minutes, and will be ready forward of time.

pumpkin chili in pumpkin bowl

Vegetarian Pumpkin Chili (GF & Vegan)

Vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike will recognize a heat bowl of this soup as a part of their Thanksgiving meal. It’s shockingly simple to arrange and is full of taste, texture, and simply sufficient spice.

Garlic rosemary herb focaccia with parmesan cheese

Garlic Rosemary Herb Focaccia

This easy do-it-yourself bread comes along with a 6 ingredient dough and you may add any of your favourite toppings like garlic, herbs, tomatoes, and extra. It’s gentle, chewy, and oh so flavorful!

Bowl of homemade mac and cheese

Firm-Worthy Mac and Cheese Recipe

For those who’re trying to find a creamy mac and cheese recipe that satisfies and impresses, look no additional. White cheddar, crisp bacon, and garlicky spinach create a fancied-up mac and cheese recipe that everybody will love.

overhead image of vegetable and cheese tart

Savory Vegetable Cheese Tart

Carry pie to the dinner desk! This savory vegetable and cheese tart combines a thick buttery crust, a creamy herbed cheese filling, and a gorgeous association of roasted veggies.

basket of whole wheat dinner rolls

Honey Complete Wheat Dinner Rolls

These are my gentle but hearty do-it-yourself honey entire wheat dinner rolls. They’re made with 100% entire wheat and sweetened with honey.

baked macaroni and cheese in a cast iron skillet

Straightforward Baked Macaroni and Cheese

The breadcrumbs right here add a splendidly crisp texture on high of the gentle, tacky pasta. Utilizing a little bit of cream cheese along with sharp cheddar provides final taste and creamy texture.

corn fritters with yogurt sauce on top.

Straightforward Corn Fritters

These simple corn fritters are the full of life enhance of contemporary flavors that you simply didn’t know your Thanksgiving desk wanted.

loaded sweet potato skins on a silpat baking mat

Loaded Candy Potato Skins

An enormous plate of additional crispy, additional loaded candy potato skins are welcome as pre-dinner appetizers or as a aspect on the dinner desk. Use your favourite potato toppings, as a result of any manner you serve these, they’re almost not possible to withstand.

close-up of zucchini parmesan herb biscuits with butter on one.

Zucchini Biscuits

Right here we have now tender but flaky drop-style zucchini biscuits, prepared in about 40 minutes with out the trouble of a mixer, rolling pin, or biscuit cutter.

asiago cheese-crusted bread on marble cutting board with 2 bowls of tomato soup.

Asiago-Crusted Skillet Bread (No Knead)

This chewy, tacky asiago-crusted skillet bread is filled with the savory flavors of asiago cheese and a touch of garlic and black pepper. The no-knead methodology used right here produces a gorgeous do-it-yourself loaf with minimal hands-on work.

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