Our Favorite Thanksgiving Vegetable Side Dishes

Recipe: Bacon-Brussels Sprout-Green Bean Casserole

Come one, come all and pack those veggies into this casserole. It’s bound to please any hungry audience.

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Sweet Potatoes with Bacon

When we’re constructing our Thanksgiving menu, we try to incorporate a few slow-cooker dishes that we can leave to go low and slow all day long. It’s oh-so-easy and saves you so much time!

Recipe: Skillet Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Thought mac and cheese can’t be healthy? Think again! This Skillet Cauliflower Mac and Cheese absolutely melts in your mouth.

Recipe: Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Sure, we’ll have some broccoli, but we’ll take it with a whole lot of cheese. This Broccoli-Cheese Casserole is a must-have dish this season.

Recipe: Carrot-and-Fennel Salad

Elegant ribbons of shaved carrots and fennel barely need anything else to dress them up.

Recipe: Savory Sweet Potato Casserole

We love sweet potatoes for their versatility, and if your family loves savory sides, swap the marshmallow-topped sweet potato casserole for this savory version.

Recipe: Clementine-and-Collard Greens Salad

Clementine slices add a pop of juicy sweetness to this side-worthy salad.

Recipe: Homemade Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Leeks

You can’t go wrong with a green bean casserole, but the crispy leek topping is the real star of the show in this dish.

Recipe: Southern Fried Corn

While we love creamed corn, we just can’t resist the pop and texture of this Southern Fried Corn.

Recipe: Butternut Squash Gratin

It doesn’t get any more seasonal than this. Not only is this bright orange gratin visually appealing, but it’s made with fresh fall produce.

Recipe: Classic Sweet Potato Casserole

No Thanksgiving spread is complete without a classic Sweet Potato Casserole! Our version is topped with toasted marshmallows (of course), but we also add pecans and cornflakes for some nice crunch.

Recipe: Roasted Baby Turnips with Turnip Green Pesto

The humble turnip gets all dressed up in this elegant recipe. Get double the turnip by tossing the roasted turnips in a turnip green pesto.

Recipe: Sweet Potato Soufflé

A fluffy Sweet Potato Soufflé is the perfect pairing for your Thanksgiving turkey.

Recipe: Sautéed Squash and Zucchini

When you’re coordinating an elaborate Thanksgiving dinner, there are some things you’ll just want to keep simple, like this Sautéed Squash and Zucchini.

Recipe: Cheese Sauce over Cauliflower

Draped in a robe of cheese sauce, this cauliflower is oh-so-indulgent.

Recipe: Pan-Roasted Okra and Sweet Onions with Lemony Masala

No Southern Thanksgiving table is complete without a plate of okra! This easy recipe will be ready in a flash.

Recipe: Roasted Carrots with Spiced Pecans and Sorghum

Salty, savory, and slightly sweet, these whole-roasted carrots are fit for any holiday.

Recipe: Sweet Potato Fettuccine

Sweet potato poses as pasta in this spectacularly simple side. Dress these noodles up however you choose!

Recipe: Root Vegetable Fritters

Supplement some veggies for all those potatoes. You’ll be pleasantly surprised when you taste these crispy, crunchy Root Vegetable Fritters.

Recipe: Hasselback Sweet Potato Casserole

Make this casserole ahead of time and pop it in the oven on Thanksgiving morning to save you prep hassle and leave more time to spend with family.

Recipe: Butternut Mash

If your family is a fan of mashed potatoes, all the relatives will love this colorful, creative, and healthier version: Mashed Butternut Squash.

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

The classic green bean recipe gets a major upgrade with the addition of sharp, distinct, and tasty goat cheese.

Recipe: Smashed Brussels Sprouts

Boiled, then smashed and roasted, brussels sprouts get a serious makeover in this recipe. We just can’t resist these crispy, crunchy veggies.

Recipe: Old-School Squash Casserole

Creamy, cheesy, and full of thickly-cut squash, this casserole is an essential part of any holiday feast.

Recipe: Grilled Asparagus with Bacon and Mushrooms

Bacon and mushrooms add new dimensions to a classic grilled asparagus dish.

Recipe: Sweet Potato Cobbler

This casserole can be adapted as a savory side or a sweet dessert. No matter how you serve it, we can’t resist the biscuit dough topping.

Recipe: Reunion Pea Casserole

Packed with lots of veggies and with some surprising ingredients inside (like green chiles), this Reunion Pea Casserole has a little bit of everything.

Recipe: Zucchini, Squash, and Corn Casserole

This easy casserole can go from summer to winter in a snap. It’s a great way to bring some bright veggies to your Thanksgiving meal.

Recipe: Roasted Broccoli Salad

Your kids may just eat their vegetables if you’re serving this beautifully charred Roasted Broccoli Salad.

Recipe: Zucchini Rice Gratin

Diced zucchini adds texture and earthy flavor to this fluffy rice dish. It’s a great way to get your starches and veggies all in one!

Recipe: Savory Tomato Cobbler

If you think cobbler is only for dessert, it’s time to try out a savory cobbler recipe. This fresh tomato cobbler is the perfect place to start.

Recipe: Field Peas, Corn, and Okra in Country-Ham Cream

This recipe makes the most of three classic Southern veggies—field peas, corn, and okra—in one stunning side.

Recipe: Smoky Brussels Sprout Slaw

No need to free up some of that valuable oven space—there’s no cooking required for this recipe. With pops of fresh pomegranate and thinly sliced brussels sprouts, this raw slaw will add brightness to your Thanksgiving spread.

Recipe: Creamed Spinach

With butter, cream, and Parmesan cheese, this Creamed Spinach is anything but ordinary.

Recipe: Pan-Fried Okra with Cornmeal

Bite-sized, pan-fried okra coated with cornmeal will be a new family classic.

Recipe: Oven-Fried Zucchini Sticks

These Baked Zucchini Fries are so indulgent, your guests will be raving about this healthy swap all night.

Recipe: Creamed Corn

Leave a few corn kernels whole to add pops of texture to this milky, smooth Creamed Corn.

Recipe: Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Shallots

Brussels sprouts may get a bad rap, but they’re an essential veggie on our Thanksgiving tables. Bacon and shallots offer bursts of flavor to complement the simple vegetable.

Recipe: Sweet Potato-and-Collard Green Gratin

Looking for a new casserole this Thanksgiving? Give this one a try.

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Collard Greens with Ham Hocks

Give your Thanksgiving that home-style touch with these slow-cooker collards.

Recipe: Root Vegetable Gratin

You can make this layered dish a day in advance to allow more time for other dishes on Thanksgiving day.

Recipe: Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Crispy Scallions

Go ahead and throw some bacon on your mashed potatoes.

Recipe: Savory Corn Pudding

Be sure you make enough of this corn pudding for everyone to have seconds.

Recipe: Lemon-Almond Green Bean Casserole

Freshen up your classic green bean casserole with fresh lemon and almonds.

Recipe: Three-Cheese Corn Pudding

We added three delicious cheeses to classic corn pudding.

Recipe: Farro Salad with Toasted Pecans, Feta, and Dried Cherries

If you're looking for a fresh salad option for Thanksgiving, give this one a try.

Recipe: Vegetarian Slow-Cooker Collard Greens

Don't think you can get great flavor without ham? Think again. This vegetarian take on collard greens is delicious.

Recipe: Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes Recipe

The addition of goat cheese to these mashed potatoes adds something tangy to the table.

Recipe: Garlicky Collard Greens with Confetti Chowchow

Give your collard greens a little something extra with this colorful and flavorful chowchow.

Recipe: Smashed Baby Red Potatoes

Crispy on the outside and tender and creamy on the inside, these are the best baby potatoes around.

Recipe: Candied Yams with Rosemary and Orange Zest

Orange zest and rosemary perfectly season these candied yams.

Recipe: Old-School Green Bean Casserole

Take some time with your green bean casserole this year and make homemade mushroom cream sauce.

Recipe: Green Chile-Corn Pudding

Add a little spice to your creamy and sweet corn pudding with poblano chiles.

Recipe: Classic Candied Yams

These baked sweet potatoes turn out perfectly caramelized and tender.

Recipe: Brussels Sprouts with Cornbread Croutons

This recipe yields 8-10 servings in just one batch.

Recipe: Classic Cranberry Salad

Filled with pears, pineapple, celery, and pecans, this cranberry salad is way better than the stuff in the can.

Recipe: Classic Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

Nothing is better than creamy mashed potatoes.