45 Thanksgiving side dishes {recipe round up} - Family Food on the Table (2024)

By Kathryn Doherty

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A delicious collection of 45 Thanksgiving sides, with everything from green beans, Brussels sprouts and potatoes to dressings, breads and fruit. Happy holidays!45 Thanksgiving side dishes {recipe round up} - Family Food on the Table (1)

Who loves all the amazing sides that go with Thanksgiving dinner as much as (or more than) the turkey? Anyone? (Me! Me!) Anyone? (I do! Pick me!)

From the array of vegetables to the massive carb overload - potatoes and rice and stuffing and bread and more - to the sweet cranberry and fruit sides, I'm never sure where to start. Or end. It's the sides I go back for with seconds. And thirds. And nibbles while I'm "helping" clean up.

The side dishes to me make the meal memorable. Turkey is a given. Ham maybe, too. But the sides. Those are what set each family apart and make each year's Thanksgiving special. Whether you barely tweak your menu each year or overhaul it completely, you're sure to find some new favorites from this great collection of side dishes.

Enjoy!

Let the vegetables shine on your holiday table!

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Harvest squash - What a Girl Eats
Crock pot green bean casserole - Culinary Hill
Balsamic Brussels sprouts - Family Food on the Table
Honey roasted butternut squash with cranberries and feta - Peas & Crayons45 Thanksgiving side dishes {recipe round up} - Family Food on the Table (4)
Spicy collard greens - Spicy Southern Kitchen
Praline stuffed acorn squash - The Seasoned Mom
Crock pot Brussels sprouts gratin - Crockpot Gourmet (Jennifer)
Honey roasted parsnips and carrots - Aggie’s Kitchen
Easy creamed spinach - The Pretty Bee
Green bean casserole reinvented - Hip Foodie Mom
Honey mustard green beans - Turnip the Oven
Brussels sprouts gratin - Girl Gone Gourmet

Whether you like it in the bird or on the side, here are some great recipes to try:

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Spicy jalapeño and cheddar cornbread stuffing with sausage - Real Food by Dad
Gluten free wild and brown rice stuffing - The Lemon Bowl

Quinoa, veggie and sausage stuffing - Kitchen Simmer
Shrimp and andouille sausage cornbread dressing - Home Ec 101
Greek holiday rice stuffing - Veggies Don’t Bite
Grandpa’s Secret Stuffing - Bam’s Kitchen
Sausage and chestnut stuffing - Striped Spatula

Bring it on, let's make this a feast!

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Sweet potato souffle - Healthier Steps
Asiago garlic rosemary potato galette - No Spoon Necessary
Fall harvest rice salad - Family Food on the Table
Truffled scalloped potatoes - This is How I Cook
Sweet potato coconut mash - Haute and Healthy Living
Butternut squash orzo salad - Cooking on the Front Burners
Cajun sweet potato tots with srirachi sauce - Chili Pepper Madness45 Thanksgiving side dishes {recipe round up} - Family Food on the Table (9)
Cheesy mashed potato green bean casserole - Strawmary Smith
Pumpkin sweet potato risotto - Ex-Sloth
duch*ess potatoes - Tea & Biscuits
Coconut pecan sweet potato casserole - My Sweet Mission

'Cause we're not quite done with the carb bonanza.

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Cranberry corn muffins - The Lean Green Bean
Freeze and bake black pepper and sage buttermilk biscuits - Baker Bettie
Gluten-free skillet cornbread - Dish by Dish
Grain-free butternut squash bread - Strength and Sunshine
Light and tender potato dinner rolls - Gather for Bread
Pumpkin honey corn bread - Feed Your Soul
Gluten-free perigees - Officially Gluten Free

A little something sweet with your savory.

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Cranberry apple salad - Family Food on the Table
Apple cranberry chutney - Kevin is Cooking
Roasted cranberry sauce - Life Currents
Spiced apple cranberry sauce with rye - Rhubarbarians
Maple cinnamon cranberry pear sauce - Veggie Inspired Journey
Cranberry carrot salad - Pepper Bowl
Cranberry salsa - Farm Fresh Feasts

Big thanks to all the bloggers who contributed their wonderful recipes. Cheers to a happy - and yummy - holiday season!

** What's your favorite Thanksgiving side dish? Do you have any family recipes you make every year?**

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Comments

  1. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary

    What a great round up, Kathryn! SOOO much to choose from! I wish I was having 50 people over for thanksgiving so I could make them all! Thanks for including my potatoes! Pinned! Cheers, girlfriend!

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    • Kathryn

      I know, I want to eat ALL of these! Talk about a food coma... here's to wishful thinking! Your potatoes have gotta happen soon though. I adore asiago cheese 😉 XO

      Reply

  2. Heather @MySweetMission.net

    Wow, you did such a beautiful and delicious job on your Thanksgiving side dish round-up! Thank you so much Kathryn for including my Coconut Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole!

    Have a sweet day,
    Heather
    MySweetMission.net

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    • Kathryn

      Thanks Heather - and thanks for the great recipe! I'm going to be eating well this year 🙂

      Reply

  3. Bam's Kitchen

    Kathryn, this is an amazing round up, something for everyone. This is a great resource and thanks so much for including our Grandpa's Secret Stuffing in your recipe round up.

    Reply

    • Kathryn

      Thanks so much! I love your family recipe - sounds so great!

      Reply

    • Kathryn

      Thanks Jennifer! So many new dishes I want to try... might have to celebrate Thanksgiving all month long!

      Reply

  4. Jenn

    Great roundup! I love thanksgiving food! Thanks for inducing my Maple Cinnamon Cranberry Pear Sauce!

    Reply

    • Kathryn

      Thanks Jenn! I think I'm going to need to eat Thanksgiving food all month long so I can make all of these yummy dishes! I love your cranberry-pear combo - sounds great!

      Reply

  5. Katie | Honestly Nourished

    WOW! With all of these fabulous recipes, I may have to host a Thanksgiving-style dinner every night this month. Great roundup, Kathryn. Thank you for including my Brussels sprouts with pomegranate seeds! Grateful for this awesome food blog community. XX

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    • Kathryn

      Great plan, Katie! Let's have Thanksgiving ALL month long!! Thanks for the great recipe - I love the idea of Brussels sprouts with pomegranate seeds!

      Reply

  6. Kevin | Keviniscooking

    Thanks so much for including me in this round up with such fantastic cooks! Now I need to get that cup of coffee and sit and check them all out in more depth. Lovely Kathryn!

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    • Kathryn

      Thanks for the great recipe, Kevin! That chutney sounds SO yummy! Enjoy browsing... it makes me want to have Thanksgiving all month long!

      Reply

  7. Mary @ StrawmarySmith

    Hi Kathryn!

    Thanks for including my Cheesy Mashed Potato Green Bean Casserole! This round-up looks great! I'll be sharing this with all my friends & family 🙂

    Mary

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    • Kathryn

      Thanks so much, Mary! I love the sound of your casserole - such a great put-all-the-yummy-stuff-in-one-dish recipe 🙂

      Reply

  8. Abbe @ This is How I Cook

    What an outstanding array of sides. They are always my favorite part of the meal!!Thanks for including me...I'm so hungry right now!

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    • Kathryn

      I know, right? It's making me hungry, too! Maybe I can just make dinners of all sides for the next few weeks so I can eat ALL these yummy things, including your scalloped potatoes!

      Reply

  9. Alli @ Tornadough Alli

    Oh Kathryn thank you so much for giving me some inspiration for Thanksgiving! Loving this roundup!! Thank you so much for sharing with us at Throwback Thursday we are always so glad to have you!

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    • Kathryn

      Very welcome, Alli! I hope you find some new favorites here! I personally want to eat ALL of them 🙂 XO

      Reply

  10. Cynthia | What A Girl Eats

    Thank you so much for including my harvest squash! Pinned and shared!

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    • Kathryn

      Thanks Cynthia - and thanks for sharing your harvest squash - it sounds like such a delicious side dish! I'm still figuring out how to eat ALL of these this month and next 🙂

      Reply

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45 Thanksgiving side dishes {recipe round up} - Family Food on the Table (2024)

FAQs

What is the most popular Thanksgiving side dish? ›

Thanksgiving side dishes: Here's the 10 most popular for your...
  • Sweet potatoes.
  • Brussels sprouts.
  • Gravy.
  • Bread.
  • Stuffing/dressing.
  • Cranberry sauce.
  • Squash.
  • Corn.

What are 5 traditional Thanksgiving foods? ›

The classic Thanksgiving dinner includes old-time favorites that never change: turkey, gravy, stuffing, potatoes, veggies, and pie. But the way these dishes are made or added to is everchanging because of food trends and different dietary requirements.

How many sides should you serve for Thanksgiving? ›

For sides like mashed potatoes and stuffing, you should have at least one dish for every five people and at least two dishes for 10 people or more. If you're serving a salad, one should be enough unless you're serving 20 people or more.

What is the most popular side dish for Thanksgiving survey? ›

dressing was the tightest race, with dressing edging out stuffing overall 51% to 49% thanks to its popularity in the Midwest and South. Mashed potatoes reign supreme except in Louisiana, where sweet potatoes were more popular. Cranberry sauce in relish form trounced the jiggly canned variety, except in Mississippi.

What is the least favorite side dish for Thanksgiving? ›

And the least favorite side dish for Americans on Thanksgiving is -- green bean casserole. 31.4 percent of people surveyed do not like it.

What are the 12 most popular Thanksgiving dishes? ›

Scroll through to take a look at our most popular Thanksgiving recipes.
  • 01 of 24. Perfect Turkey. ...
  • 02 of 24. Roasted Brussels Sprouts. ...
  • 03 of 24. Cranberry Sauce. ...
  • 04 of 24. Homemade Mac and Cheese. ...
  • 05 of 24. Sweet Potato Pie. ...
  • 06 of 24. Granny Kat's Pumpkin Roll. ...
  • 07 of 24. Slow Cooker Turkey Breast. ...
  • 08 of 24. Cream Corn Like No Other.
Oct 26, 2023

What are the 3 traditional foods Americans eat during Thanksgiving? ›

Millions of people across the United States will sit down to a traditional Thanksgiving meal, including turkey, potatoes, squash, corn, and cranberries. These foods have become synonymous with Thanksgiving, but how did they end up on tables from Maine to California?

What is the most important food on a Thanksgiving table? ›

Stuffing. Good stuffing is key to a successful Thanksgiving dinner. At its simplest, stuffing is seasoned bread cubes mixed with onions and herbs. The stuffing is traditionally baked inside the bird but can also be baked in a separate baking dish.

What Thanksgiving foods can be prepared ahead of time? ›

Mashed Potatoes
  • Classic Make-Ahead Macaroni And Cheese.
  • Easy Cauliflower Casserole.
  • Double-Crust Pie Pastry.
  • Savory Sweet Potato Casserole.
  • Homemade Cranberry Sauce.
  • Lacey's Cornbread Dressing.
  • Can You Leave A Turkey Out To Thaw Overnight?
  • 5-Ingredient Thanksgiving Recipes To Make The Holiday Just A Bit Easier.

What is the traditional Thanksgiving table setup? ›

A traditional Thanksgiving table setting might start with a tablecloth, a table runner, and cloth napkins finished with napkin rings. It may include a centerpiece of flowers, pumpkins, autumn leaves and/or fruit, votive or taper candles, and formal china, silverware, place cards, and wine and water glasses.

What is the number one side dish for Thanksgiving? ›

Mashed potatoes are a traditional Thanksgiving side dish for a reason, and we definitely look forward to serving up this delicious dish every November.

What is the oddest food people eat on Thanksgiving? ›

The 6 Weirdest Foods People Eat at Thanksgiving Dinner
  1. Celery and Cream Cheese. I'm sure we've all had celery and cream cheese or ants on a log as an after school snack. ...
  2. Fish and Lasagna. PIN IT. ...
  3. Fried Okra. It's a Southern thing. ...
  4. Peking Duck. PIN IT. ...
  5. co*cktail Onions. Aren't these served in a martini? ...
  6. Cranberry Fluff.

What is America's least favorite dish at Thanksgiving and what percentage? ›

According to its Thanksgiving 2023 Food Survey, cranberry sauce was the least liked (31.49%) of the traditional dishes.

What are 3 main foods on Thanksgiving? ›

The Top 10 Thanksgiving Foods
  • Roasted Turkey. Although an iconic Thanksgiving food, turkey is an overrated dish that people only eat for tradition's sake. ...
  • Gravy. ...
  • Sweet Potato Casserole. ...
  • Pumpkin Pie. ...
  • Cranberry Sauce. ...
  • Ham. ...
  • Stuffing. ...
  • Mashed Potatoes.
Nov 22, 2023

What are America's favorite Thanksgiving foods? ›

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and though the turkey (or ham) might take top billing, everyone knows the sides are the true stars of the table. What would our national holiday be without stuffing and sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes and mac and cheese, green beans and rolls?

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