Last-Minute Thanksgiving Sides You Can Make In Under 30 Minutes

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If you're hosting Thanksgiving dinner at your house, it's likely you'll be stressed about what china pattern to put out, how to cook the turkey, and most of all, if Mama will approve of your Thanksgiving hosting skills. That's a lot to think about (plus more), so we've gathered 20 quick Thanksgiving side dishes to help you out on Thanksgiving Day.

All of these easy Thanksgiving side dishes come together from start to finish (including prep time) in 30 minutes or less—really. We've found the quickest Thanksgiving sides recipes that include vegetables, casseroles, cranberries, and even cornbread. These quick Thanksgiving side dishes are exactly what every busy hostess needs. Thanksgiving sides that are ready in less than 30 minutes? Yep, sit back, relax, and give thanks for these fast and easy recipes.

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Southern Pimiento Mac and Cheese

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Recipe: Southern Pimiento Mac and Cheese

Mouths will water when you bring this deliciously creamy macaroni and cheese to the table. Perfect for a quick dinner on weeknights, this recipe combines extra-sharp Cheddar, cavatappi, bacon, hot sauce, pimientos, and panko. Southern Pimiento Mac and Cheese will please guests of all ages, and is a warm, filling entree for cool winter nights.

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Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes

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Recipe: Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes

This amazing mashed potato recipe combines tangy goat cheese with sweet heavy cream for a fluffy, flavorful side dish that's ready in 30 minutes.

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Oven-Roasted Asparagus

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Recipe: Oven-Roasted Asparagus

This delicious veggie side dish has a short ingredient list and only takes 10 minutes in the oven.

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Easy Mac and Cheese

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Recipe: Easy Mac and Cheese

This mac and cheese will be a hit at the kids' table, and it only takes 20 minutes to get it there.

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Roasted Tomato Macaroni and Cheese

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Recipe: Roasted Tomato Macaroni and Cheese

Forget your go-to tomato pie when you can whip up a delicious macaroni topped with flavorful tomatoes in just 20 minutes.

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Whipped-Cream Corn Salad

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Recipe: Whipped-Cream Corn Salad

This no-cook recipe is the easiest way to add corn to your Thanksgiving menu.

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Creamy Kale and Pasta Bake

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Recipe: Creamy Kale and Pasta Bake

Marry mac and cheese with greens in this comforting, cheesy pasta. Use bagged kale and cheese to eliminate unnecessary food prep and save time—no one will notice.

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Skillet-Toasted Gnocchi with Peas Recipe

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Recipe: Skillet-Toasted Gnocchi with Peas

Take your peas with a side of pillowy potato or sweet potato gnocchi. This pairing will be a welcome alternative to the other pasta dishes on the table.

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Last-Minute Thanksgiving Sides You Can Make In Under 30 Minutes