Holidays & Occasions Thanksgiving Ideas and Tips Thanksgiving Recipes Thanksgiving Side Dishes 106 Thanksgiving Side Dishes That'll Steal The Show You know you can't go wrong with any of these delicious recipes. By Kimberly Holland Kimberly Holland Kimberly Holland is a writer and editor with 15 years of experience in food, lifestyle, health, and nutrition content. She has been published in Southern Living, Real Simple, Allrecipes, EatingWell, Cooking Light, and other publications. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on October 28, 2023 Trending Videos Close this video player 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 106 Meringue-Topped Sweet Potato Casserole Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely If you're a lover of marshmallows on top of sweet potato casserole, we feel the same way. This sweet potato casserole with meringue is every bit as delicious as the classic but with less sugar. Get The Recipe 02 of 106 Stovetop Broccoli Casserole Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Micah Morton, Prop Stylist: Kathleen Varner Oven space can be limited on Thanksgiving day, so save some room for the rest of your menu by making this stovetop broccoli casserole. Get The Recipe 03 of 106 Garlic Parmesan Green Beans Caitlin Bensel Green beans are a Thanksgiving staple, and this recipe makes them as good as they get. Meaty bacon, crispy Parm, and plenty of garlic make these green beans easy to love. Get The Recipe 04 of 106 Browned Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Micah Morton, Prop Stylist: Kathleen Varner If a traditional sweet potato casserole isn't doing it for you this season, the recipe for brown butter mashed sweet potatoes are the perfect alternative. The nuttiness of the brown butter mixed with the earthiness of the herbs and sweet potatoes creates stunning and elegant way to get your sweet potato fix. Get The Recipe 05 of 106 Butternut Squash Mac And Cheese Antonis Achilleos; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Kathleen Varner While you can't go wrong with a classic macaroni and cheese at Thanksgiving, consider giving it an autumnal upgrade by incorporating earthy, rich butternut squash. Get The Recipe 06 of 106 Roasted Brussels Sprouts Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox If you need a quick and easy side for your Thanksgiving spread, these roasted Brussel sprouts couldn't be simpler and will please a crowd. Get The Recipe 07 of 106 Scalloped Corn Casserole Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Thickened with sweet corn, layered with a savory blend of cheeses, and topped with an irresistible buttery cracker topping, this scalloped corn casserole is a perfect addition to your holiday spread. Get The Recipe 08 of 106 Cranberry-Glazed Green Beans Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Micah Morton, Prop Stylist: Kathleen Varner Sweet, salty, smoky, and tart, this fresh addition to your holiday lineup will bring color and flavor to your plate. Get The Recipe 09 of 106 Baked Acorn Squash Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox This might be the easiest recipe on your Thanksgiving lineup. With just three ingredients and eight minutes of active time, these baked acorn squashes with add a wonderful, nutty flavor to your holiday spread. Get The Recipe 10 of 106 Cranberry Fluff Salad Antonis Achilleos, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Throw it back this holiday with this retro "salad." Made with simple ingredients and super easy to prep, this vintage-inspired recipe is sweet, tart, creamy, and studded with crunchy pecans for a well-rounded flavor to top off your Thanksgiving plate. Get The Recipe 11 of 106 Candied Sweet Potatoes Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Not every side dish has to be savory. In these candied sweet potatoes, rosemary and sorghum contribute enough bitterness and earthiness to balance out the sweetness for a delicious bite on your plate. Get The Recipe 12 of 106 Bacon Deviled Eggs Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Matthew Gleason Bacon makes everything better, and these bacon deviled eggs are no exception. Double down on the bacon goodness by quickly frying the egg whites in bacon drippings and then filling them and topping them with crispy bacon bits. Get The Recipe 13 of 106 Homestyle Butterbeans William Dickey With just seven ingredients (including salt and pepper) and 10 minutes of active time, these homestyle butterbeans come together for a rich, indulgent side dish dish with little effort. Get The Recipe 14 of 106 Fried Apples Emily Laurae Southerners everywhere visit Cracker Barrel for their delectable fried apples, and we created a twist on this to make them just as good, if not better, than the classic. Put these on your Thanksgiving table and they'll be gone quick. Get The Recipe 15 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 16 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 17 of 106 Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallows Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox 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. Get The Recipe 18 of 106 Giblet Gravy Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox Southerners know the secret to the most flavorful turkey gravy: the giblets. Find those extra parts of the turkey tucked inside the cavity, and turn them into this rich and savory gravy you'll want to pour on the turkey, the mashed potatoes, the dressing, and maybe even the rolls. Get The Recipe 19 of 106 Candied Sweet Potatoes Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Skip the standard sweet potato casserole, and try these syrupy sweet potato slices instead. Pecans add a nice crunch, while sorghum syrup and bourbon add just enough bitterness to keep the sweetness from being overwhelming. Get The Recipe 20 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 21 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 22 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 23 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 24 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 25 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 26 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 27 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 28 of 106 Old-School Green Bean Casserole Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Skip the can stuff 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. Get The Recipe 29 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 30 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 31 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 32 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 33 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 34 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 35 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 36 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 37 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 38 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 39 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 40 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 41 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 42 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 43 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 44 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 45 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 46 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 47 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 48 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 49 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 50 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 51 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 52 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 53 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 54 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 55 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 56 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 57 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 58 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 59 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 60 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 61 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 62 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 63 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 64 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 65 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 66 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 67 of 106 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? Get The Recipe 68 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 69 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 70 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 71 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 72 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 73 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 74 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 75 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 76 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 77 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 78 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 79 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 80 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 81 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 82 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 83 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 84 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 85 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 86 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 87 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 88 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 89 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 90 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 91 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 92 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 93 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 94 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 95 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 96 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 97 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 98 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 99 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 100 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 101 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 102 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 103 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 104 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 105 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 106 of 106 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. Get The Recipe 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