Holidays & Occasions Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Recipes 90 Thanksgiving Side Dishes That'll Steal The Show You know you can't go wrong with any of these delicious recipes. By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on November 28, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Thanksgiving is a highly anticipated food-centered holiday. Everyone knows that the turkey isn't the real star of the Thanksgiving table—it's the side dishes.This year, start a new family tradition and try our crowd-pleasing Thanksgiving side dish recipes. These tailored side dishes will perfectly complement the main dish. Take your pick from these traditional and modern takes on Southern Thanksgiving sides, including mashed potatoes, dressing, green beans, cranberry sauce, rolls, roasted vegetables, casseroles, and more. Many of these Thanksgiving side dishes can even be made ahead or prepared in a slow cooker. We've transformed classic dishes like Homemade Green Bean Casserole with Leeks and added vegetarian-friendly options like Cabbage Casserole. There's something for everyone in this extraordinary collection of Thanksgiving side dish recipes.When it comes to Thanksgiving, the more side dishes, the better, and you can't go wrong with any of these delicious recipes. 01 of 90 Ben Mims' Perfect Cornbread Brian Woodcock Browning the butter is the secret to the perfect cornbread cooked in a cast iron skillet. This dish is savory but can easily pair with a Whiskey Caramel sauce for those with a sweet tooth. 02 of 90 Old-School Squash Casserole Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox When in doubt, make this comforting dish for Thanksgiving dinner. It's a classic for a good reason. 03 of 90 Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows, Pecans, and Cornflakes Beth Dreiling Hontzas We elevated this classic Thanksgiving staple by adding cornflakes, pecans, and marshmallows. It's the perfect fall side dish—trust us. 04 of 90 Macaroni Pudding Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck; Food Styling: Erin Merhar This easy side dish fulfills our cheesiest dreams. We describe it as a "richer, creamier" version of our traditional mac and cheese. 05 of 90 Southern-Style Collard Greens Photo: Jim Franco These Southern-style greens may take a few hours to simmer, but the wait will be well worth it. Time and the addition of bacon make for a bold, smoky flavor. 06 of 90 Pumpkin-and-Winter Squash Gratin Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox This vibrant casserole is jam-packed with veggies from pumpkin to butternut squash. Bake these winter vegetables in a rich, cheesy sauce until tender. 07 of 90 Sweet Potato Rolls Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Rolls are always a hit on any spread, and these buttery and warm rolls are simply irresistible. Prepare these rolls in advance with enough time for them to rise. They are warm, light, and fluffy. 08 of 90 Classic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes Beth Dreiling Hontzas Try this deliciously layered potato dish when you're tired of mashed potatoes. The ingredient list is short, and this dish doesn't require much hands-on time. 09 of 90 Easy Cauliflower Casserole Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer This healthy casserole is so creamy and cheesy that you'll confuse it with baked mac and cheese. After baking, add fresh parsley and panko breadcrumbs for the perfect toppings. 10 of 90 Spicy Cornbread Dressing with Chorizo Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall This spicy cornbread will surely bring heat to your Thanksgiving table. Jalapenos, chorizo, and cilantro mix for a flavorful, savory rendition of traditional cornbread. 11 of 90 Buttermilk Spoon Bread Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Although technically not bread, this dish is a mixture of cornbread and cornmeal soufflé. Beat the egg whites and yolks separately to add height to the pudding-like side. Customize it to your preferences by adding corn kernels, ham, sausage, herbs, or cheese. 12 of 90 Old-School Green Bean Casserole Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Skip the can this year and make your own mushroom cream sauce. You will taste the difference. Make this casserole ahead of time and wait to bake, and add the toppings when you are ready to serve. 13 of 90 Homemade Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Leeks Linda Puglies; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox We swapped out canned fried onions for crispy fried leaks for a more elegant casserole topper. The leeks fry quickly, so watch them while cooking so they do not burn. 14 of 90 Oven-Roasted Root Vegetables with Spicy Pecan Topping Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Oven-roasted vegetables are easy to make and a significant change from the traditional veggie casserole. Root vegetables pair well with a candied, crunchy, and slightly spicy pecan topping. 15 of 90 Aunt Grace's Famous Cornbread Dressing Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Lindsey Lower; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer There's only one thing we love better than cornbread dressing, a make-ahead casserole. Prepare the bread, chop the vegetables the day before, and keep it in the refrigerator until you are ready to bake. 16 of 90 Mashed Potato Bar Alison Gootee; Styling: Suzonne Stirling This customizable Mashed Potato Bar is perfect for picky eaters. Arrange your favorite potato toppings and let guests choose how to dress up their side dishes this holiday. 17 of 90 Classic Cornbread Dressing Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Make the cornbread in a skillet two days before making the rest of the dish. You will want it to dry out completely to get a crispy, golden crust. 18 of 90 Sweet Potato Soufflé Micah Leal For the fluffiest take on sweet potato casserole, this soufflé offers an airy and sweet side dish to complement all the savory dishes on the table—the buttery, brown sugar-pecan topping bakes into a delicious, solid top layer. 19 of 90 Slow-Cooker Green Beans Iain Bagwell Bacon, chopped onion, and thyme transform these Slow-Cooker Green Beans. Free up stove-top space and enjoy the infusion of fresh herbs. 20 of 90 Herby Pecan-Cornbread Dressing Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall This casserole stays true to its roots with earthy and nutty flavors. Get a jump start on your holiday preparations by making the cornbread for this recipe up to three days in advance. 21 of 90 Classic Cranberry Salad Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Fresh cranberry salad is a crunchy alternative to canned. Serve this sauce over the Thanksgiving turkey, or enjoy it on its own. 22 of 90 Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Shallots Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox It's easy to enjoy your Brussels sprouts with this savory bacon-filled dish. Smaller Brussels sprouts work better in this dish because they have a milder flavoring. 23 of 90 Best-Ever Macaroni and Cheese Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Pack your mac and cheese with cheddar cubes to ensure you get creamy cheese in every bite. Using different types of cheese helps this dish to burst with rich flavors. 24 of 90 Hasselback Sweet Potato Casserole Photo: Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox We modified traditional sweet potato casserole by adding the texture of thinly sliced potatoes. Bake in a creamy brown sugar sauce until the potatoes are tender, but this dish has a crispy texture around the edges. 25 of 90 Collard Greens with Garlic and Sippets Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Collard greens, mixed with garlic and sourdough bread, have never looked so delicious. The leafy greens, drizzled with garlic-infused olive oil, are splashed with red wine vinegar for an acidic, lean, and refreshing dish. 26 of 90 Fluffy Corn Pudding Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Pureed corn kernels make this dish delicate and fluffy. Fresh or frozen corn works well in this recipe, depending on availability. This corn pudding is a cross between custard and a souffle. 27 of 90 Baked Mac and Cheese with Bacon Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall We elevated homemade mac and cheese by adding crispy bacon and a breadcrumb crust. Large elbow macaroni is the ideal noodle for this dish. Remember that a combination of cheeses is necessary when making creamy, rich macaroni-and-cheese. 28 of 90 Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox Adding cheese to a dish has never steered us wrong. Allowing the egg yolks and cream to reach room temperature before adding them to the potatoes will make mashing them easier. Broil until the top browns, which usually takes about three or four minutes. 29 of 90 Sweet Potato Biscuits Micah A. Leal Sweet potato biscuits are the perfect pairing for a Thanksgiving feast. Enjoy alongside the turkey and cranberry sauce, or serve with butter and honey. Freeze these biscuits before baking to give the butter time to firm again. 30 of 90 Broccoli-Cheese Casserole Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox You can't go wrong by adding this tried-and-true broccoli casserole to your spread. The whole milk and Cheddar cheese sauce, flavored with onion, garlic, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard, make this sauce thick, rich, and creamy. Add buttery crackers for a crunchy topping. 31 of 90 Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce Photo: Greg Dupree Only five minutes of cook time is required to make this homemade cranberry sauce that will beat the canned version every time. Light brown sugar and a cinnamon stick add a unique, warm fall flavoring. 32 of 90 Scalloped Oysters Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Oyster casserole has graced Southern Thanksgiving tables for decades, and this recipe lets oysters' fresh, salty flavor shine with a topping of crushed buttery crackers. 33 of 90 Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole Southern Living We always seem to need more oven space come Thanksgiving. Let us introduce you to our problem solver: the slow cooker. Cubing the sweet potatoes offer a nice bite of texture that classic versions sometimes lack. 34 of 90 Candy Roaster Squash with Sorghum, Black Walnuts, and Cranberries Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall This ribboned squash provides a unique texture and sweet and savory flavors. Syrupy sorghum helps carmelize the squash. Black walnuts and cranberries add an irresistible texture and flavoring. 35 of 90 Macaroni Pie Antonis Achilleos Slice a piece of this savory, three-cheese macaroni dish. Gruyere, extra-sharp white Cheddar, and fontina are the trifecta of cheeses that make this dish tasty and silky smooth. Add in roasted broccoli for a mix-in. 36 of 90 Cornmeal Angel Biscuits Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall These cornmeal angel biscuits are the perfect nod to cornbread for Thanksgiving. Brush with extra butter and serve warm. Your guests will thank you. 37 of 90 Loaded Cauliflower Casserole Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Heather Chadduck Hillegas Since Thanksgiving is the ultimate day to turn anything into a casserole, we're showing up with this veggie-packed casserole loaded with a combination of cream cheese, sour cream, and two different kinds of cheese. Oh, and bacon, of course. 38 of 90 Baked Corn Casserole Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Emily Neighbors Hall; Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis This hybrid casserole marries our favorite things: cornbread and corn pudding. The addition of sour cream and Monterey jack cheese makes it ultra-creamy. 39 of 90 Bacon-Brussels Sprout-Green Bean Casserole Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall How do you make green bean casserole extra Southern? You add bacon and Brussels sprouts. Make this dish up to three days in advance and add your toppings to bake the day of your event. 40 of 90 Slow-Cooker Collard Greens with Ham Hocks Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Spending nine hours in the slow cooker allows the tender ham hocks to develop savory, smoky flavors. Don't let the long cook time scare you—hands-on time is only about 15 minutes. 41 of 90 Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Rishon Hanners Skip the casserole this year and serve creamy, dreamy, spiced mashed sweet potatoes instead. It'll be a welcome update to any Thanksgiving menu. 42 of 90 Herbed Wild Rice Dressing Iain Bagwell Wild rice provides a rich, earthy flavor to this herbed casserole. The buttery sourdough bread cubes, combined with crispy apples and celery, are enhanced with red onion, toasted walnuts, and fresh herbs. 43 of 90 Smothered Green Beans Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Emily Neighbors Hall; Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis Flavor green beans with a coating of tomato paste and chicken broth before letting shallots and a bacon topping come together for a salty-sweet taste everyone will love. 44 of 90 Roasted Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Broccoli and cheese are a great combination. Add it to macaroni, and you have a side dish the kids can't turn down. Use cubed Cheddar cheese to ensure pockets of cheese in every bite. 45 of 90 Cornbread Dressing with Sausage and Fennel Iain Bagwell Use store-bought cornbread to make this tasty and textured side dish. Drizzle with maple syrup before serving for a sweet and savory combination. 46 of 90 Savory Corn Pudding Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Give your creamy, not-too-sweet side dish extra flavor with chopped onion and fresh thyme. This corn pudding's rich, soft texture makes it seem almost like a dessert. 47 of 90 Corn Pudding Casserole Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox We combined fontina and Swiss cheese to make this savory corn casserole. Fresh chives and thyme add brightness and extra seasoning to this dish. 48 of 90 Classic Candied Yams Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall 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. 49 of 90 Herbed Breadcrumb-Topped Macaroni and Cheese Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall If you want to move mac-and-cheese from the kids' table to the sideboard, we love this buttery, herbed cornbread topping. The shell pasta helps too. 50 of 90 Creamed Spinach Antonis Achilleos This classic steakhouse side also pairs well with all the turkey, dressing, and casseroles served on Turkey Day. Plus, the ingredient list is short and sweet, so why not add it to your menu? 51 of 90 Classic Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall These mashed potatoes are extra creamy thanks to buttermilk and crème fraîche. To ensure you remove as much moisture as possible, dry them in a Dutch oven over heat after boiling. 52 of 90 Cabbage Casserole Photography: Victor Protasio, Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck, Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer This vegetable casserole, made wonderfully occasion-worthy with a crispy Parmesan-breadcrumb topping, adopts our favorite elements of a baked potato gratin using cabbage and onions instead. 53 of 90 Parmesan-Herb Angel Biscuits Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Give your Thanksgiving bread some extra flavor by adding Parmesan, thyme, and rosemary. Make the dough up to one week in advance and store it in the refrigerator until you are ready to bake. 54 of 90 Classic Bread Dressing Iain Bagwell This easy bread dressing recipe, made from scratch, uses high-quality sourdough bread, fresh parsley and thyme, celery, leeks, and garlic. Assemble and place the baking dish in the refrigerator until you are ready to cook. 55 of 90 Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes Southern Living Adding goat cheese brings a new level of creamy to classic mashed potatoes—substitute garlic and herb or sun-dried tomato goat cheese for even more flavoring. 56 of 90 Honey-Glazed Spiced Carrots Iain Bagwell This dish is easy to make and next-level sweet. Carrots topped with a honey glaze is a simple side dish and pairs nicely with all the casseroles. 57 of 90 Skillet Squash Blossom Iain Bagwell Impress your guests by adding this elegant squash dish to the Thanksgiving spread. Maple syrup and crumbled bacon are the perfect toppings. 58 of 90 Oven-Roasted Asparagus Kim's Cooking Now Oven-roasted asparagus is a quick, easy, and delicious side dish. Almonds are only one way to top these vegetables. Try substituting sesame seeds or bacon as toppings. 59 of 90 Creamy Kale and Pasta Bake Hector Manuel Sanchez Assemble this dish quickly by using pre-washed bagged kale and pre-shredded cheese. In under 30 minutes, this kale-infused mac-and-cheese will be your new favorite way to east this classic dish. 60 of 90 Angel Biscuits Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Do you want fresh biscuits on the table but want to save time on the day? You can prepare these biscuits one week in advance. 61 of 90 Sweet Potato and Chorizo Sausage Bites Hector Manuel Sanchez Similar to a biscuit, these sausage balls are the perfect bite-sized side. Enjoy many layers of savoriness by using extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, cinnamon, and plum jelly in these sausage balls. 62 of 90 Yeast Rolls Iain Bagwell Homemade rolls are a welcomed addition to any Thanksgiving spread. Make these tender, buttery rolls the night before. After cooling on a wire rack, brush with the remaining butter. 63 of 90 Smashed Baby Red Potatoes Southern Living The best potatoes are crispy on the outside and tender and creamy on the inside. This cross between mashed and baked potatoes uses herbs and garlic to add plenty of flavoring. 64 of 90 Twice Baked Potato Casserole Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland; Food Styling: Melissa Gray Enjoy the decadence of a loaded baked potato in convenient casserole form, and that's reason enough to include it on the spread. Each bite is creamy, cheesy, and bacony. 65 of 90 Crusty Broiled Tomatoes Southern Living If no matter the season, you must have tomatoes at your family gatherings, this recipe is for you. These broiled tomatoes, topped with a crispy, cheesy breadcrumb crust, are an excellent opportunity to divert from the usual casserole. 66 of 90 Make-Ahead Sweet Potato Casserole Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Emily Neighbors Hall; Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis Two words we love to hear come November? Make ahead. This classic casserole will be ready to bake without giving you any worries. Store in the fridge for up to four days. 67 of 90 Tee's Corn Pudding Hector M Sanchez We recommend you always have corn pudding on your Thanksgiving table. If you'd like to dress up the dish a little, it is even more impressive when topped with chopped fresh chives. 68 of 90 Sea Island Crab Fried Rice Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall You'll find more coastal takes on holiday foods like this crab-filled fried rice side throughout the Lowcountry and Sea Islands, particularly in Gullah Geechie communities. 69 of 90 Classic Sweet Potato Casserole Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas This Classic Sweet Potato Casserole is a reader favorite. The basic recipe is sweet potatoes, butter, sugar, milk, eggs, and a few more simple ingredients, but for many, the pleasure is the toppings. Cornflakes, marshmallows, sugar, and pecans are delicious. This classic casserole is nutty, buttery, savory, and sweet, all in the same mouthful. 70 of 90 Slow-Cooker Sweet Potatoes with Bacon Alison Miksch Sweet potatoes are often a part of Thanksgiving, and this recipe gives you a new twist on that classic flavor. Orange juice gives it a little sweetness, while pieces of crumbled bacon will provide you with something to savor, and rosemary will give it an aroma all its own. This sweet-and-salty side could not be easier to prep on Thanksgiving morning. 71 of 90 Spicy Cranberry-Orange Relish Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall This relish will have you relishing its flavors once you taste its perfect combination of sweet, tart, and spicy. Store in an air-tight container for up to one week. 72 of 90 Southern Pimiento Mac and Cheese Hector Sanchez Make a classic like mac-and-cheese even more Southern by adding Pimiento cheese. Try undercooking the pasta for a minute because it will continue to cook under the broiler. 73 of 90 Balsamic Green Beans Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller; Food Styling: William Smith Green beans are a simple vegetable, but we love to add textures and flavors to this everyday family favorite. We have green beans on our table every year for Thanksgiving, and this recipe shows you wonderful new ways to savor this holiday staple. 74 of 90 Roasted Carrots and Parsnips Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Roasted root vegetables make a great Thanksgiving side, but there are many options if you prefer something other than traditional potatoes or sweet potatoes. Try these Roasted Carrots and Parsnips for a lighter alternative. 75 of 90 Grits Dressing Laurey W. Glenn You can never have enough dressing at the Thanksgiving table. Make this "grits-bread" one to two days ahead of time and store it in a Zip-loc bag or airtight container after it has cooled. 76 of 90 Squash Casserole Aaron Kirk; Prop Styling: Sarah-Elizabeth Cleveland; Food Styling: Julia Levy Buttery crackers top this classic casserole. Double the recipe and have it on hand for another day. The creamy, cheesy filling has a perfect crunchy topping. 77 of 90 Cheesy Broccoli-and-Rice Casserole Photo: Hector Sanchez The old-school version of this recipe uses canned soup and often calls for frozen broccoli. This version takes a little more time, but the fresh ingredients make a big difference in taste. 78 of 90 Vegetarian Slow-Cooker Collard Greens Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall The fire-roasted tomatoes and smoked paprika add so much flavor that you won't miss the ham. A slow cooker helps the greens retain their texture in this sweet and savory dish. 79 of 90 Brussels Sprout Slaw with Apples and Pecans Greg DuPree In about 25 minutes, this Brussels sprouts slaw combines the sweetness of Honeycrisp apples with the fresh flavorings of toasted pecans and Parmesan cheese. A mandoline will help get the thinnest Brussels sprouts needed for this recipe. 80 of 90 Creamy Fried Confetti Corn Southern Living The crispy crunch of smoky bacon cuts through the creamy richness of the dish, making it easy for this casserole to pair with just about anything. It has just a hint of sweetness thanks to the corn, the sugar, and the half-and-half. A pinch of pepper gives it just the right amount of bite. 81 of 90 Green Beans with Garlic Photo: Jim Franco; Styling: Leslie Siegel This side dish is a study in simplicity. It is fresh, fragrant, and easy to bring to any holiday table. This dish is unique because the garlic is sliced rather than chopped or minced, so the garlic slices become crisp and savory. 82 of 90 Molded Cranberry Salad Hector M Sanchez Congealed salads are staples on Southern tables at Thanksgiving, and this Molded Cranberry Salad is a fresh, refreshing take on this holiday staple. 83 of 90 Pimiento Cheese Creamed Spinach Hector Sanchez In the South, pimiento cheese and creamed spinach are both considered delicacies, so any recipe that mixes the two is a mouthwatering delight. This casserole is delicious, rich with the tastes of cream cheese and cheddar cheese, and seasoned with just a hint of fresh garlic. 84 of 90 Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole Caitlin Bensel/Southern Living Everyone anticipates that there will be a green bean casserole on the Thanksgiving table. You can go beyond the standard "recipe on the can" by making simple substitutions and additions. Start by substituting Alfredo sauce for the cream of mushroom soup. Then, dress it up with add-ins, including mushrooms, water chestnuts, Parmesan cheese, and toasted pecans. 85 of 90 Wild Rice with Mushrooms Iain Bagwell Start by sautéing a sweet onion in some butter on the stovetop. Mix in some fresh mushrooms, and then add in the Marsala. Once you have this rich, fragrant, and delicious blend ready to go, you can add it to your packaged rice, and you will be amazed at the results. 86 of 90 Cheese Cracker-Topped Squash Casserole Hector Sanchez Top your squash casserole with cheese crackers, in addition to paprika, for an extra cheesy crunch. Combine zucchini and yellow squash for this casserole. 87 of 90 Crispy Sweet Potato-Green Onion Cakes Hector Sanchez This recipe blends the delicate flavor of sweet potatoes and green onions with the spicy zest of chopped red jalapeño peppers. Top with a dollop of sour cream and lime juice. 88 of 90 Hurry-Up Homemade Crescent Rolls Beau Gustafson; Styling: Sissy Lamberton These are an even more buttery, flaky version of the store-bought stuff. Freeze these for up to two months ahead of your dinner. 89 of 90 Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes Photographer: Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Karen Ranking; Prop Stylist Julia Bayless If there is only room for one potato-based dish on your Thanksgiving table, this gratin is sure to be perfect for everyone. This rich, crispy, cheesy potato dish flavored with thyme, pepper, and cloves will be your new go-to dish. 90 of 90 Two-Cheese Squash Casserole Photo: Jennifer Davick If you relish having squash casserole as a Thanksgiving table staple, this Cheddar and Parmesan Squash Casserole may become your go-to recipe. For a tasty and colorful twist, you can substitute sliced zucchini for half of the yellow squash. You'll love the hint of sweet onion and the bold, savory cheese flavors. Crumble some bread, shred some cheese, and get ready to enjoy this fantastic holiday casserole. Now that you planned a fantastic Thanksgiving menu, it's time to assemble the dessert. Here are Delicious Desserts You Can Throw Together Thanksgiving Morning. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit