140 Thanksgiving Side Dishes That’ll Steal the Show

Recipe: Ben Mims' Perfect Cornbread

The secret to the perfect cornbread is cooking it in a cast iron skillet and browning the butter.

Recipe: Old-School Squash Casserole

Make this classic, comforting dish for Thanksgiving dinner.

Recipe: Cornflake, Pecan, and Marshmallow-Topped Sweet Potato Casserole

We elevated this classic Thanksgiving staple by adding cornflakes, pecans, and marshmallows.

Recipe: Macaroni Pudding

This easy side dish fulfills our cheesiest dreams.

Recipe: Southern-Style Collard Greens

The addition of bacon to these collard greens provide a bold, smoky flavor.

Recipe: Pumpkin-and-Winter Squash Gratin

This vibrant casserole is jam-packed with veggies from pumpkin to butternut squash.

Recipe: Sweet Potato Rolls with Cane Syrup Glaze

Rolls are always a hit on any spread, and these buttery and warm rolls are simply irresistible.

Recipe: Classic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes

When you're tired of mashed potatoes, try this delicious layered potato dish.

Recipe: Cheesy Bacon Pinwheels

These buttery rolls are filled with bacon, cheese, and caramelized onions.

Recipe: Easy Cauliflower Casserole

This healthy casserole is so creamy and cheesy, you’ll confuse it with baked mac and cheese.

Recipe: Spicy Cornbread Dressing with Chorizo

This spicy cornbread will surely bring the heat to your Thanksgiving table.

Recipe: Buttermilk Spoon Bread

Although technically not a bread, this dish is a mixture of cornbread and cornmeal soufflé.

Recipe: Old-School Green Bean Casserole

Skip the can this year and make your own mushroom cream sauce. You will taste the difference.

Recipe: Homemade Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Leeks

We swapped out canned fried onions for crispy fried leaks for a more elegant casserole topper.

Recipe: Oven-Roasted Root Vegetables with Spicy Pecan Topping

Oven-roasted vegetables are so easy to make and a great change from the traditional veggie casserole.

Recipe: Aunt Grace's Famous Cornbread Dressing

There’s only one thing we love better than cornbread dressing, a make-ahead casserole.

Recipe: Mashed Potato Bar

This customizable Mashed Potato Bar is perfect for picky eaters.

Recipe: Classic Cornbread Dressing

For this Thanksgiving staple, make the cornbread in a skillet up to two days before making the rest of the dish. You will want it to dry out completely.

Recipe: Sweet Potato Soufflé

For the fluffiest take on sweet potato casserole, this soufflé offers an airy and sweet side to complement all the savory dishes on the table. 

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Green Beans

Bacon, chopped onion, and thyme transforms these Slow-Cooker Green Beans.

Recipe: Herby Pecan-Cornbread Dressing

This casserole stays true to its roots with earthy and nutty flavors.

Recipe: Classic Cranberry Salad

Fresh cranberry salad is a crunchy alternative to the canned stuff.

Recipe: Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Shallots

It’s easy to enjoy your Brussels sprouts with this savory bacon-filled dish.

Recipe: Best-Ever Macaroni and Cheese

Pack your mac and cheese with cheddar cubes to make sure you get creamy cheese in every bite.

Recipe: Hasselback Sweet Potato Casserole

We modified traditional sweet potato casserole by adding the texture of thinly sliced potatoes.

Recipe: Corn Pudding Casserole

We combined fontina and Swiss cheese to make this savory corn casserole.

Recipe: Collard Greens with Garlic and Sippets

Mixed with garlic and sourdough bread, collard greens have never looked so delicious.

Recipe: Fluffy Corn Pudding

Pureed corn kernels make this dish delicate and fluffy.

Recipe: Baked Mac and Cheese with Bacon

We elevated homemade mac and cheese by adding crispy bacon and a breadcrumb crust.

Recipe: Broccoli Cheese Casserole

You can’t go wrong by adding this tried-and-true broccoli casserole to your spread.

Recipe: Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole

Adding cheese to a dish has never steered us wrong.

Recipe: Sweet Potato Biscuits

Like a buttermilk biscuit, but make it autumn. Serve with butter and honey for a wonderful vessel for turkey and cranberry sauce. 

Recipe: Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce

Only five minutes of cook time is required to turn out this homemade cranberry sauce that will beat out the can every time. 

Recipe: Scalloped Oysters

Oyster casserole has graced Southern Thanksgiving tables for decades, and this recipe lets the fresh, briny flavor of oysters really shine with a topping of crushed buttery crackers. 

Recipe: Martina McBride’s Green Beans with Goat Cheese and Warm Bacon Dressing

We never thought of adding goat cheese to our green beans, but now we’re hooked.

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole

Come Thanksgiving, there never seems to be enough oven space—say hello to the problem solver: slow cooker. Cubing the sweet potatoes offer a nice bite of texture that classic versions sometimes lack. 

Recipe: Candy Roaster Squash with Sorghum, Black Walnuts, and Cranberries

This ribboned squash provides a unique texture and sweet and savory flavors.

Recipe: Cheese Cracker-Topped Squash Casserole

Top your squash casserole with the snack that smiles back for an extra cheesy crunch.

Recipe: Macaroni Pie

Slice a piece of this savory, three-cheese macaroni dish.

Recipe: Loaded Cauliflower Casserole

Since Thanksgiving is the ultimate day to turn any and everything into a casserole, we're showing up with this veggie-packed casserole loaded with a combination of cream cheese, sour cream, and two different cheeses. Oh, and bacon, of course. 

Recipe: Baked Corn Casserole

This hybrid casserole marries two of our favorite things: cornbread and corn pudding. The addition of sour cream and Monterey jack cheese make it ultra creamy.

Recipe: Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Crispy Scallions

What do your mashed potatoes need this Thanksgiving? Bacon.

Recipe: Bacon-Brussels Sprout-Green Bean Casserole

How do you make green bean casserole extra Southern? You add bacon and Brussels sprouts.

Recipe: Simple Mashed Rutabagas and Potatoes

Two root veggies join forces in this lighter version of a holiday mash that takes on a pleasantly rustic color that will complement your Thanksgiving table. 

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Collard Greens with Ham Hocks

Spending 9 hours in the slow-cooker allows the tender ham hocks to develop savory, smoky flavors.

Recipe: Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Skip the casserole this year and serve creamy, dreamy, spiced mashed sweet potatoes instead. It'll be a welcome update to any Thanksgiving menu.

Recipe: Smothered Green Beans

Flavor green beans with a coating of tomato paste and chicken broth before letting shallots and a bacon topping come together on top for a salty-sweet taste everyone will love. 

Recipe: Pecan-Herb Cornbread Dressing

This cornbread dressing gets an extra crunch from tasty pecans.

Recipe: Roasted Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese

Broccoli and cheese is a great combination. Add it to macaroni and you have a side dish the kids can't turn down.

Recipe: Savory Corn Pudding

Give your creamy, not-too-sweet side dish extra flavor with chopped onion and fresh thyme.

Recipe: Classic Candied Yams

If you're looking to give sweet potato casserole a break this Thanksgiving, we love these Classic Candied Yams, although, we wouldn't be against having both on the sideboard.

Recipe: Lemon-Almond Green Bean Casserole

This recipe swaps the cream of mushroom soup and fried onions for fresh lemon and sliced onions.