40+ Best Thanksgiving Vegetable Side Dishes
Turkey may take center stage, but Thanksgiving is *all* about the vegetables.
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Turkey and ham may take center stage on the Thanksgiving menu, but don't kid yourself: This holiday is all about the vegetables. Fall is harvest season, when more fresh fruits and veggies are available than ever, and Thanksgiving is the time to make use of all of it, from creamy potatoes to crunchy greens, from toothsome Brussels sprouts to tender cauliflower and kale. And don't forget the salads!
Green Bean Casserole with Homemade Fried Shallots
Skip the store-bought crispy onions. This once-a-year dish deserves to be topped with handmade fried shallots! A rich sauce and a touch of Parmesan elevates this traditional side.
Broccoli and Cauliflower Gratin
As far as side dishes go, it will be hard to pass up this broccoli and cauliflower recipe. Even your children won't be able to resist vegetables covered in cheese.
Horseradish–Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
Second only to turkey, mashed potatoes are a Thanksgiving must-have. These can be made ahead, and get an extra little kick from fresh horseradish.
Slow-Cooker Mashed Potatoes
Or free up a little stove space with this easy recipe. These creamy spuds come together while you prep the rest of the meal.
Sorghum-Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Store-bought candied or spiced pecans add crunch to this comfort food dish. To make ahead, cover and chill cooked potatoes in glaze in baking dishes the day before. Let stand at room temperature, then reheat covered at 350 degrees F for about 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Baked Kale Gratin
This gratin is inspired by spinach dip. You can substitute collard, turnip, or mustard greens for the kale, but be sure to remove tough thick stems.
Roasted Butternut Squash with Cider Vinaigrette
A splash of apple cider, a dash of mustard, and a sprinkling of parsley takes butternut squash from boring to bold.
Sweet Potato Casserole with Homemade Marshmallow
You and your guests will be in heaven after eating this sweet potato casserole. It's topped with—you guessed it—the most delicious homemade marshmallow.
Roasted Squash with Goat Cheese and Poached Cranberries
Goat cheese is delicious on so many things, but especially on these butternut squash medallions with cranberry sauce drizzled on top.
Brussels Sprouts with Pickled Shallots and Hazelnuts
Spruce up your sprouts by adding pickled shallots and toasted hazelnuts—yum!
Green Beans and Fennel with Tarragon
It's just a quick flash in the pan for this zesty veggie side.
Crispy Brussels Sprouts Salad with Citrus-Maple Vinaigrette
Crisping the sprouts in a skillet adds an irresistible flavor to this otherwise crunchy salad.
Corn Salad With Bacon and Honey
Is there a better combination than bacon and honey? We'd argue yes, because this salad includes sweet corn too.
Cast-Iron Hasselback Potatoes
These perfectly spiced, heavily buttered, evenly cut potatoes are elegant, delicious, and easy to make. What more could you want?
Roasted Hasselback Sweet Potatoes
Of course, you can hasselback sweet potatoes too. They're possibly even more delicious.
Coriander-Maple Glazed Carrots
While sweet maple syrup and zesty lime juice may seem like an unusual combination of flavors, they're the perfect match for livening up carrots.
Braised Greens
Add some Southern flavor to the table. These dark, leafy veggies are loaded with garlic, onion, and tons of crispy bacon.
Squash Casserole
Butternut isn't the only squash worth talking about this Thanksgiving. This summer squash casserole is just as hearty and delicious as its orange counterpart.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
These Brussels are so good even the kids will want to eat them—yes, you heard that right.
Sweet Potato-and-Cauliflower Salad
Pump up a side salad with warm, roasted vegetables.
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