32 Amazing Thanksgiving/Holiday Sides

These 32 Amazing Thanksgiving/Holiday Sides will make your holiday table shine! From cheesy potatoes to green bean almondine, there are so many delicious dishes to choose from. Plus, many of these sides can be made ahead of time, making your holiday meal prep a breeze.

With the holiday season just around the corner, it’s time to start planning your Thanksgiving or holiday feast. And while the turkey may be the star of the show, we all know that a good side dish can truly steal the show. That’s why we’ve put together this list for you! You are bound to find something here that your whole family will love.

Also, do you need appetizers for the big day? We have 28 Scrumptious Thanksgiving Appetizers too or 25 Make Ahead Thanksgiving Casseroles to make your life easier.

Savoury Sides

From potatoes to Brussels sprouts, there are so many rich and flavorful side dishes to add to your holiday table. Whether you’re cooking for a large group or just a small family, there is something in this list for everyone.

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

These Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes by Noshing With The Nolands are the ultimate comfort food dish. Made with layers of tender potatoes and creamy cheese sauce, these scalloped potatoes are sure to become a family favorite.

Honey Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Feta

This Honey Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Feta by Peas & Crayons is a sweet and savory side dish that packs a flavorful punch. It’s a great way to bring a little fall to your holiday dinner table.

Potato Leek Gratin

Potato Leek Gratin by Noshing With The Nolands has rich and creamy flavors of potatoes with the subtle onion-like taste of leeks, making it the perfect side dish for any meal.

Caramelized Carrots

Caramelized Carrots by Noshing With The Nolands is a savory side dish that is perfect for any occasion. Made with a caramelized glaze, this recipe is bound to please even the picky eaters in your home.

Baked Cheddar Hash Brown Casserole

Baked Cheddar Hash Brown Casserole by Noshing With The Nolands is a staple side dish on your Thanksgiving table. Made with tender potatoes, gooey cheddar cheese, and savory seasonings, this casserole is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Creamed Brussel Sprouts

These Creamed Brussels Sprouts by The View from Great Island are a great way to get picky eaters to eat their vegetables. With a creamy sauce, these Brussels sprouts are a delicious and satisfying side dish.

Turnip Puff

Turnip Puff by Noshing With The Nolands is a unique side dish that will surprise your guests. Made with creamed turnips that are topped with crunchy breadcrumb topping; this dish is a great way to use this root vegetable for your meal.

Sweet Potato Au Gratin

Sweet Potato au Gratin by Noshing With The Nolands is a base of thinly sliced sweet potatoes layered with a creamy white sauce and topped with a crunchy bread crumb topping. This dish is perfect for any occasion, from a casual dinner to a holiday feast.

Dutchess Potatoes

Duchess Potatoes by Noshing With The Nolands is made by piping mashed potatoes into a decorative shape and then baking them until they are golden brown on top. It’s an elegant side dish that is perfect for special occasions like Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

Green Bean Almondine

Green Beans Almondine by Noshing With The Nolands is a classic side dish that adds color and flavor to any meal. With crispy green beans and crunchy almonds, these are sure to become a family favorite.

Potatoes Dauphinoise

Potatoes Dauphinoise by Noshing With The Nolands, also known as Gratin Dauphinois, is a classic French dish made with layers of thinly sliced potatoes and a creamy sauce. Made with gruyere cheese and a little thyme, it will disappear quickly. So, add this to your meal plan.

Zucchini Tomato Gratin

Zucchini Tomato Gratin by Karen’s Kitchen Stories is a great way to use garden fresh zucchini and tomatoes on your holiday dinner table. And, when you add the melted cheese, you get a comfort food side dish for the whole family.

Wild Rice Recipe

Wild Rice Recipe by Noshing With The Nolands is not typically on a Thanksgiving menu. However, I think it should be. Because it’s the perfect mixture of flavorful rice and seasonings for a hearty side dish.

Sage Havarti Butternut Squash Lasagna

Sage Havarti Butternut Squash Lasagna by Noshing With The Nolands features layers of tender butternut squash and gooey cheese. And it’s all baked together until bubbly and golden. Everyone will love it!

Whole Roasted Cauliflower

Whole Roasted Cauliflower by Noshing With The Nolands is a simple dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a crispy exterior and tender interior, this cauliflower will quickly become a favorite in your household.

Honey Chipotle Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Honey Chipotle Mashed Sweet Potatoes by The Lemon Bowl is not only full of flavor, but they are also packed with nutrients and will leave you feeling satisfied.

Slow Cooker Creamed Corn

Do you love creamed corn? If so, you can spend less time slaving over the stove and make this Slow Cooker Creamed Corn by Noshing With The Nolands instead.

Roasted Beets

Roasted Beets by Noshing With The Nolands is a tasty side to make for your meal. Because roasting beets brings out their natural sweetness and creates a caramelized exterior that adds a rich flavor.

Classic Mac and Cheese

You can never go wrong with mac and cheese on your holiday table. And this Classic Macaroni and Cheese by Noshing With The Nolands is always a hit with young and old alike.

Roasted Cabbage With Blue Cheese Sauce

This Roasted Cabbage with Blue Cheese Sauce by Noshing With The Nolands is a dish that adds some color to your meal. So, if you’ve never tried roasted cabbage, this is the recipe for you.

Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

These Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts by Noshing With The Nolands are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy this vegetable. And, with the right recipe, you can make this vegetable into a savory side dish that even the kids will enjoy.

Crispy Roasted Potatoes

Potatoes are a staple side dish at most meals. If you ask me, these Crispy Roasted Potatoes by Noshing With The Nolands are the best potatoes you will ever make!

Sweet Sides

You don’t have to save all the sweets for desserts. Because I’ve got a list of several sweet side dishes that you want to add to your table this year.

Basic Cranberry Sauce

Do you love classic cranberry sauce? This Basic Cranberry Sauce by Noshing With The Nolands is the recipe for you. While it doesn’t come from a can, it still tastes like this holiday favorite.

Winter Citrus Salad

Winter Citrus Salad by Noshing With The Nolands is a simple side dish that will disappear off your table quickly. Because everyone loves this simple salad.

Cranberry Fluff Salad

This Cranberry Fluff Salad by That Skinny Chick Can Bake is creamy, sweet, and always a favorite. And, it also can be made ahead to save time in the kitchen.

BREADS & STUFFINGS

From buttery biscuits and fluffy rolls to savory stuffing recipes, these are some of the best dishes you will ever put on your table.

Noland’s Homemade Stuffing Recipe

This Noland’s Homemade Stuffing by Noshing With The Nolands is our go-to stuffing recipe. So, you are going to want to have this dish on your table this year.

Butter Swim Biscuits

Butter Swim Biscuits by Noshing With The Nolands are soft, buttery, and super easy to make. And, these biscuits are also a crowd favorite, so make sure you make a double batch when feeding a crowd.

Best Ever Wild Rice Stuffing

Best Ever Wild Rice Stuffing by Iowa Girl Eats is sure to please the family. Not only is it full of herbs, it also has a delicious nutty flavor from the wild rice. And it’s a great way to get creative with your holiday sides this year.

Easy Yeast Rolls For Beginners

These Easy Yeast Rolls For Beginners from Bowl Me Over are soft, fluffy, and full of buttery flavor. So, they are always a favorite with the entire family.

Instant Pot Stuffing

Instant Pot Stuffing from Mama’s On A Budget is a great way to save a little stovetop space on Thanksgiving. And, since the pressure cooker does all the work, it comes together in no time.

Sourdough Dinner Rolls

Sourdough Dinner Rolls by Noshing With The Nolands are delicious pull-apart rolls that don’t take a lot of effort to make. Not only are they easy, but they are always fluffy, buttery, and full of sourdough flavor, one of our favorite holiday sides.

Classic Herb Sourdough Stuffing

This Classic Herb Sourdough Stuffing by Baked Collective is a tried-and-true recipe passed down through generations. I’m so excited to make this sourdough twist on this classic dish this year.

There are so many different recipes in this list that I guarantee that you will find something on this list of holiday sides that your family will rave about.

Did you try one of these holiday recipes? I’d love it if you left me a comment and let me know which one you tried!