You asked for it! A complete guide to Thanksgiving side dishes which includes old favorites and a few new fun twists on classics. Look no further for everything you need to complete your Thanksgiving dinner menu.
Over on Instagram I asked my followers what they were still searching for to complete their Thanksgiving Day menu. The choices were sides or apps/drinks. The side dishes won by a slim margin.
That leads me to believe I should do an appetizer and drink round up as well. What do you think?
This round up today has it all. I tried to stick to the basics that can be found around my family’s holiday table. We always have a potato or two if you count sweet potatoes in that category.
There is always something green like a salad, slaw, or veggie.
My mom likes to toss out a pasta dish in case there are any picky eaters or kids afoot.
You will also need a few casseroles and of course a stuffing or dressing. If you aren’t doing the canned stuff, you might also need a good cranberry sauce recipe.
The recipes below in this list of Thanksgiving side dishes use everything from the stove-top to the slow cooker, oven, or Instant Pot. I tried to keep it varied because I know that oven space is sacred turkey domain.
Did I miss anything that is usually at your table? Comment below or share a link.
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All the side dishes you need at your Thanksgiving table. Find everything from classics to new, twists on those classics. A lazy version of a traditional Greek Spanakopita with flaky edges, fresh spinach, and less phyllo dough made all in one cast iron skillet. Buttery and soft honey whole wheat drop biscuits made in one bowl and one cast iron skillet. Tender and bright green beans quickly blanched and then tossed with butter, salt, pepper, and either lemon juice or lemon zest. Dairy-free, creamy butternut squash and white bean based sauce and pasta shells. Simply cooked skillet asparagus in a brown butter and lemon sauce. Creamy mac and cheese stuffed inside broiled baby bella mushrooms topped with breadcrumbs and fried sage. A cheesy mixture of rice, sautéed spinach, mushrooms, and onions baked up until crisp and bubbly. Roasted green beans with crispy bacon and toasty pecans. Grilled, charred fresh green beans served with a lemony, garlic, tahini sauce on top. Creamy, dense, and decadent make-ahead refrigerator mashed potatoes are easy and loaded with butter, sour cream, and cream cheese then baked the day of until little crispy edges form. Brown butter and potatoes along with whole milk and sour cream come together to make magically creamy and rich mashed potatoes in the Instant Pot. Roasted cauliflower and grapes with lots of garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and crunchy almonds. Easy, creamy Parmesan polenta made in 9 minutes in the Instant Pot. Shells stuffed with eggplant, tomatoes, peppers, onion, and zucchini and then topped with cheese and baked until melty and golden. Creamy Instant Pot Zucchini Risotto filled with lots of onion, garlic, and Parmesan Cheese. Cilantro lime quinoa made almost hands off in the Instant Pot in well under 20 minutes. Smoky turmeric rice and lentils made in the Instant Pot wile tomatoes are quickly roasting in the oven. Vegan kale Caesar salad with a creamy tahini based dressing, crispy chickpeas, and crunchy homemade croutons.A Complete Guide to Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Wild Rice Salad Recipe with Squash & Sprouts (Gluten-Free Thanksgiving)
