Only the main course on a huge Thanksgiving dining table seems less, doesn't it? So, sides can increase the flavor, nutrition, and beauty value before gathering when presented along with. Today, you can find the 9 best Thanksgiving side dish ideas and their recipes, all very quick to prepare, even though all will be separate dishes. So, with the main meal, you can serve almost two or three (or maybe more!) of these side meals this holiday.
Whether potatoes are cooked & presented in many ways, stuffings, mixtures, beans, or else, everything will be available.
Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Thanksgiving dinner has some set foods served each year in the same style (though all-time delicious!). Instead of trying new courses, you can add these easy Thanksgiving side dish ideas to the menu. Because they are smaller than any other meal, you can complete many in a few hours of your preparation. So, keep reading and find the best side dish for this thanksgiving.
Best Herb Stuffing For Thanksgiving
Total Time: 1 Hour 20 Minutes
Ingredients
- 20 Ounces Day-old Bread Cubes (See Notes)
- 12 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 2 Cups Yellow Onions, Chopped
- 1 ¼ Cup Celery Stalks, Chopped
- 2 Leeks, Halved, Rinsed And Thinly Sliced (~2 Cups)
- 8 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- 3 Tablespoons Chopped Sage
- 2 Tablespoons Chopped Thyme
- 1 Tablespoon Chopped Rosemary
- ½ Cup Parsley, Chopped
- 2 Large Eggs, Lightly Beaten
- 2-2½ Cups Chicken Broth Or Vegetable
Sweet Potato Souffle
Total Time 1 Hour 5 Minutes
Ingredients
- 4 Large (~1 ¾ Pounds) Sweet Potatoes
- 4 Tablespoons Salted Butter, Melted
- ½ Cup Half And Half
- 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
- 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
- ⅛ Teaspoon Cinnamon
- 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Bean Paste (Or Extract)
- ½ Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 2 Large Eggs
Topping:
- ½ Cup All-purpose Flour
- ½ Cup Brown Sugar, Packed
- 1 Cup Chopped Pecans
- 4 Tablespoons Salted Butter, Melted
Bubbly, Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole
Total Time: 55 Minutes
Ingredients
- 1 Head (~2 - 2 ¼ Pounds) Cauliflower, Broken Into Florets
- 6 Tablespoons Heavy Cream
- 2-4 Cloves Garlic, Pressed
- 1 Teaspoon Fresh Thyme Leaves
- ½ Teaspoon Mustard Powder
- ⅛ Teaspoon Nutmeg
- Kosher Salt + White Pepper
- 4 Tablespoons Butter, Cut Into Small Cubes
- 1 ½ Cups Grated White Cheddar Cheese
Twice Baked Potatoes
Total: 1 Hour Hr Minutes
Ingredients
- 6-8 Russet Potatoes
- 3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Grated Parmesan Cheese
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
- Dash Of Pepper
- ¼ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ¼ Teaspoon Paprika
- 2 Cups Sour Cream
- 2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese Divided
- 4-6 Slices Cooked Bacon
- Chopped Fresh Chives For Topping
Slow Cooker Sausage Cornbread Dressing
Total Time:3 Hours 20 Minutes
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Johnsonville Italian Ground Sausage (Hot, Mild, Or Sweet)
- 4 Tablespoons Butter
- 3 Celery Stalks, Finely Chopped
- 2 Medium Sweet Onions, Chopped
- 1 Tablespoon Dried Sage
- ½ Teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley
- 1 (9-inch) Cornbread (1 To 2 Days Old), Crumbled
- 3 Slices Toast From White Bread, Torn Into Small Pieces
- 2 Eggs, Lightly Beaten
- 2 ½ To 3 Cups Chicken Broth
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Pepper
- 1 ½ Tablespoons Butter, Cut Into Slivers
Southern Cornbread Dressing
Total Time: 1 Hour
Ingredients
Cornbread
- 1 Cup Self-rising Cornmeal, I Use Martha White
- ½ Cup Self-rising Flour, I Use White Lily
- ¾ Cup Buttermilk
- 2 Eggs
- 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
Dressing
- 8 Tablespoons Butter (1 Stick)
- 3 Medium Onion, Chopped
- 4 Stalks Celery, Chopped
- 1 ½ Teaspoons Dried Sage
- 1 Teaspoon Poultry Seasoning
- ¾ Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Pepper
- 3 Pieces Toast, Crumbled
- ½ Cup Milk
- 3 Eggs, Lightly Beaten
- 2 To 2 ½ Cups Chicken Stock Or Broth
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole
Total Time: 6 Minutes
Ingredients
Casserole
- 1 Cup Canned Fried Onions, French's
- 3 Tablespoons Butter
- 10 Ounces White Or Cremini Mushrooms, Cut Into ¼-inch Slices
- 1 Teaspoon Salt, Divided
- 1 Teaspoon Pepper, Divided
- 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- ½ Teaspoon Dried Thyme
- ¼ Cup All-purpose Flour
- 1 ¼ Cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- 1 ¼ Cups Heavy Cream
- 2 Pounds Green Beans, Trimmed And Cut Into 1-inch Pieces
- ¾ Cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Topping
- 2 Slices Hearty White Bread, Torn Into Pieces
- 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Melted
- 2 Cups Canned Fried Onions
Mashed Potato Casserole
Total Time:55 Minutes
Ingredients
- 3 Pounds Russet Potatoes
- Water
- 7 tablespoon Butter
- ¾ Cup Sour Cream
- ¼ Cup Milk
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ¾ teaspoon Salt
- 1 Cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded
Topping
- ¼ Cup Panko
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 2 tablespoon Chives Chopped
- 5 Strips Bacon Cooked
- ½ Cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
Total Time: 1 Hour 50 Minutes
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ Lbs Red Potatoes, Washed, But Not Peeled
- 1 ¼ Lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes, Washed, But Not Peeled
- 1 Onion, Sliced Thinly
- 3 tablespoon Butter
- 3 tablespoon All Purpose Flour
- 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1 teaspoon Dry Mustard
- ¼ teaspoon Dried Thyme
- ¼ teaspoon Paprika
- Salt And Pepper, To Taste
- 2 Cups Whole Milk
- 1 Cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded
- ½ Cup Gruyere Cheese Shredded
- ¼ Cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
- Fresh Chives, For Garnish
- Fresh Parsley, For Garnish
- Additional ¼ Cup Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
- Additional ¼ Cup Gruyere Cheese, Shredded
- Additional 2 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese, Grated
Roasted Turkey Breast
Total Time: 1 Hour 50 Minutes
Ingredients
- 1 5-pound bone-in, skin-on turkey breast
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh sage leaves
- 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
