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Our Favorite Thanksgiving Vegetable Side Dishes

By Southern Living Editors and Zoe Denenberg Updated April 07, 2022
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As one of the most important cooking holidays of the year, planning out your Thanksgiving dinner menu takes time and thought. Sure, it's a time for family and friends and being thankful for all we have, but we're all secretly thinking about how thankful we are to be able to dig into all our favorite Thanksgiving side dishes when the time finally comes.

From the corn pudding cooked to perfection to the classic green bean casserole, we've rounded up some of our favorite Thanksgiving vegetable recipes to help round out your meal.With these Thanksgiving vegetable recipes, you'll see there's more than one way to cook up a delicious holiday casserole. If you're looking to save valuable oven space for that gorgeous Thanksgiving turkey, try one of our stovetop or slow-cooker recipes, like Southern Fried Corn or Slow-Cooker Sweet Potatoes with Bacon. You can't go wrong with a classic Green Bean Casserole—Mama knows that your Thanksgiving table isn't complete without this time-tested dish.

Whether it's a steamy pot of collards or a tray full of brightly colored roasted veggies, Thanksgiving vegetable dishes are just as important as your heap of mashed potatoes or side of dressing. What more beautiful way to complete your Thanksgiving menu than to add bright, beautiful colors of Thanksgiving vegetable side dishes?

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Bacon-Brussels Sprout-Green Bean Casserole

Old-School Green Bean Casserole
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

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.

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Slow-Cooker Sweet Potatoes with Bacon

Slow-Cooker Sweet Potatoes with Bacon
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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!

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Skillet Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Skillet Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Credit: Antonis Achilleos

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.

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Honey-Glazed Spiced Carrots

Thanksgiving Sides On Table
Credit: Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Honey-Glazed Spiced Carrots

As colorful as they are delicious, the naturally sweet and earthy flavor of these honey-glazed carrots will complement any Passover main dish.

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Broccoli-Cheese Casserole

Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Credit: Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

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.

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Smashed Baby Red Potatoes

Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes and Smashed Baby Red Potatoes
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Recipe: Smashed Baby Red Potatoes

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

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Savory Sweet Potato Casserole

Savory Sweet Potato Casserole
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Torie Cox

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.

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Homemade Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Leeks

Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Leeks
Credit: Linda Puglies; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

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.

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Southern Fried Corn

Southern Fried Corn
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Recipe: Southern Fried Corn

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

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Butternut Squash Gratin

Butternut Squash Gratin
Credit: Iain Bagwell

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.

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Classic Sweet Potato Casserole

Classic Sweet Potato Casserole
Credit: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

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.

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Sweet Potato Soufflé

Sweet Potato Soufflé
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Recipe: Sweet Potato Soufflé

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

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Sautéed Squash and Zucchini

Sautéed Squash and Zucchini
Credit: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro

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.

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Hasselback Sweet Potato Casserole

Hasselback Sweet Potato Casserole
Credit: Photo: Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

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.

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Old-School Squash Casserole

Old-School Squash Casserole
Credit: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Old-School Squash Casserole

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

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Sweet Potato Cobbler

Sweet Potato Cobbler
Credit: Antonis Achilleos, Food Styling: Gordon Sawyer and Tina Stamos, Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell

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.

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Reunion Pea Casserole

Reunion Pea Casserole
Credit: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox

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.

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Zucchini, Squash, and Corn Casserole

Zucchini, Squash, and Corn Casserole
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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.

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Creamed Spinach

Creamed Spinach
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Recipe: Creamed Spinach

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

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Pan-Fried Okra with Cornmeal

Pan-Fried Okra with Cornmeal Recipe
Credit: Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Pan-Fried Okra with Cornmeal

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

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Three-Cheese Corn Pudding

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Recipe: Three-Cheese Corn Pudding

We added three delicious cheeses to classic corn pudding.

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Oven-Fried Zucchini Sticks

Baked Zucchini Fries
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Oven-Fried Zucchini Sticks

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

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Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Shallots

Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Credit: Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

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.

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Slow-Cooker Collard Greens with Ham Hocks

Slow-Cooker Collard Greens with Ham Hocks Recipe
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Collard Greens with Ham Hocks

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

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Savory Corn Pudding

Savory Corn Pudding
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Recipe: Savory Corn Pudding

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

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Vegetarian Slow-Cooker Collard Greens

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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.

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Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes and Smashed Baby Red Potatoes
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Recipe: Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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

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You Can't Go Wrong With These Vegetable Sides on Thanksgiving

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Old-School Green Bean Casserole

Old-School Green Bean Casserole
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Old-School Green Bean Casserole

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

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Classic Candied Yams

Classic Candied Yams
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Recipe: Classic Candied Yams

These baked sweet potatoes turn out perfectly caramelized and tender.

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Classic Cranberry Salad

Classic Cranberry Salad
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Recipe: Classic Cranberry Salad

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

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Skillet Squash Blossom

Thanksgiving Side Dish: Skillet Squash Blossom
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Recipe: Skillet Squash Blossom

Everyone will want a big helping of this gorgeous and delicious dish.

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Bacon-Brussels Sprout-Green Bean Casserole

Old-School Green Bean Casserole
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Recipe: Bacon-Brussels Sprout-Green Bean Casserole

What could make green bean casserole even better? Bacon.

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Slow-Cooker Green Beans

Thanksgiving Sides: Root Vegetable Gratin
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Recipe: Slow-Cooker Green Beans Recipe

If you want to skip the green bean casserole, try these home-style green beans.

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Oven-Roasted Asparagus

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Recipe: Oven-Roasted Asparagus

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Smashed Brussels Sprouts

Smashed Brussels Sprouts
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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.

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    1 of 36 Bacon-Brussels Sprout-Green Bean Casserole
    2 of 36 Slow-Cooker Sweet Potatoes with Bacon
    3 of 36 Skillet Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
    4 of 36 Honey-Glazed Spiced Carrots
    5 of 36 Broccoli-Cheese Casserole
    6 of 36 Smashed Baby Red Potatoes
    7 of 36 Savory Sweet Potato Casserole
    8 of 36 Homemade Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Leeks
    9 of 36 Southern Fried Corn
    10 of 36 Butternut Squash Gratin
    11 of 36 Classic Sweet Potato Casserole
    12 of 36 Sweet Potato Soufflé
    13 of 36 Sautéed Squash and Zucchini
    14 of 36 Hasselback Sweet Potato Casserole
    15 of 36 Old-School Squash Casserole
    16 of 36 Sweet Potato Cobbler
    17 of 36 Reunion Pea Casserole
    18 of 36 Zucchini, Squash, and Corn Casserole
    19 of 36 Creamed Spinach
    20 of 36 Pan-Fried Okra with Cornmeal
    21 of 36 Three-Cheese Corn Pudding
    22 of 36 Oven-Fried Zucchini Sticks
    23 of 36 Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Shallots
    24 of 36 Slow-Cooker Collard Greens with Ham Hocks
    25 of 36 Savory Corn Pudding
    26 of 36 Vegetarian Slow-Cooker Collard Greens
    27 of 36 Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes
    28 of 36 You Can't Go Wrong With These Vegetable Sides on Thanksgiving
    29 of 36 Old-School Green Bean Casserole
    30 of 36 Classic Candied Yams
    31 of 36 Classic Cranberry Salad
    32 of 36 Skillet Squash Blossom
    33 of 36 Bacon-Brussels Sprout-Green Bean Casserole
    34 of 36 Slow-Cooker Green Beans
    35 of 36 Oven-Roasted Asparagus
    36 of 36 Smashed Brussels Sprouts

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