40 Effortless Thanksgiving Side Dishes Ideas

These classic Thanksgiving sides are 100% foolproof! So easy to make and so impressive – all of your guests will be full and happy. From roasted Brussels sprouts to brown butter potatoes, there’s something for everyone here. Enjoy!

40 Effortless Thanksgiving Side Dishes Ideas

Thanksgiving Side Dishes - #thanksgiving #sidedishes #recipes #eatwell101 - These sides dish recipes for Thanksgiving are easy, impressive, and 100% fool-proof!

1. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/parmesan-roasted-brussels-sprouts

These Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts are a crispy, savory side dish that combines nutty Brussels sprouts with aromatic garlic and rich Parmesan cheese. Perfect for any dinner table!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

2. Honey Bacon Roasted Potatoes

Honey Bacon Roasted Potatoes - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/honey-bacon-roasted-potatoes-recipe

Roasted potatoes are glazed with a delicious honey bacon sauce. This is the best roasted potatoes recipe to serve with your favorite steak, pork chops, or roast chicken!
Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

3. Simple Butternut Squash Steaks with Garlic Butter

Simple Butternut Squash Steaks with Garlic Butter - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-butter-butternut-squash-steaks-recipe

Butternut Squash Steaks with Garlic Butter is a quick and easy side dish for a weeknight or a holiday gathering.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

4. Sage Butternut Squash Gratin

Sage Butternut Squash Gratin - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/butternut-squash-gratin-recipe

Our easy butternut squash gratin is a simple and elegant side dish you'll make again and again.
Cooking time: 35 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

5. Instant Pot Green Beans with Lemon Garlic Butter

Instant Pot Green Beans with Lemon Garlic Butter - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/instant-pot-green-beans-recipe

Instant Pot Green Beans Recipe - These delicious Instant Pot green beans cook in only 5 minutes, yet taste like they have been slow-cooked all day long!
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

6. Maple Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes

Maple Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/sweet-potato-recipe

These cinnamon sweet potato cubes are a perfect vegetarian side dish for meal prep, weeknight dinners, or even Holidays!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

7. Oven-Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes

Oven-Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/roasted-brussels-sprouts-sweet-potatoes-recipe

Mouthwatering, crisp tender roasted Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes seasoned to perfection and roasted in the oven for about 20–25 minutes.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

8. Instant Pot Creamy Brussels Sprouts (2-Minutes )

Instant Pot Creamy Brussels Sprouts (2-Minutes ) - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/instant-pot-brussels-sprouts-recipe

Creamy and savory, this side dish with Instant Pot Brussels sprouts and bacon is outstanding all on its own!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

9. Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/instant-pot-mashed-potatoes-recipe

This Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe is silky-smooth, simple and delicious side dish perfect for weeknight meals or holidays.
Cooking time: 6 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

10. Roasted Butternut Squash with Garlic Butter Parmesan

Roasted Butternut Squash with Garlic Butter Parmesan - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/baked-garlic-butter-parmesan-butternut-squash-recipe

These baked butternut squash recipe is a true restaurant-quality side dish! Melt-in-your-mouth and packed with flavor, you'll love our roasted butternut!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

11. Sautéed Kale Salad

Sautéed Kale Salad - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/healthy-sauteed-kale-salad-with-bacon-walnuts-and-cranberries

This kale salad recipe is not only colorful, but it’s flavorful too!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

12. Pan-Seared Cabbage Steaks

Pan-Seared Cabbage Steaks - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/honey-balsamic-cabbage-steaks-recipe

These pan fried cabbage steaks are an utterly delicious way to give this green vegetable the spotlight at the dinner table.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

13. Garlic Mushrooms Cauliflower Skillet

Garlic Mushrooms Cauliflower Skillet - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-mushrooms-cauliflower-recipe

This garlic mushroom and cauliflower recipe is super nourishing and easy to whip up! The perfect side dish ever !
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

14. Green Bean Casserole with Bacon and Parmesan

Green Bean Casserole with Bacon and Parmesan - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/creamy-parmesan-green-beans-casserole-recipe

A delicious green bean casserole recipe with a creamy parmesan sauce and crispy bacon. This green bean casserole is the perfect side for a festive meal!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

15. Garlic Butter Roasted Butternut Squash

Garlic Butter Roasted Butternut Squash - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-roasted-butternut-squash-recipe

This roasted butternut squash recipe will impress your guests whatever the occasion. Butternut squash has never been so spectacular!
Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

16. Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Maple, Bacon and Cranberries

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Maple, Bacon and Cranberries - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/roasted-brussels-sprouts-recipe

These roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon and cranberries are one of the best holiday side dishes you'll ever try!
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

17. Easy Pumpkin Risotto

Easy Pumpkin Risotto - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/pumpkin-risotto-recipe

Our easy pumpkin risotto recipe is so rich and flavorful you’ll want to find any excuse to make it again and again. This pumpkin risotto is ready in 35 minutes and sure to please everyone!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

18. Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes Carrots and Zucchini

Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes Carrots and Zucchini - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/roasted-potatoes-carrots-zucchini-recipe

Try our roasted potatoes, carrots, and zucchini recipe today! These roasted vegetables make a great savory side dish that pairs well with just about anything.
Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

19. Roasted Green Beans with Garlic Parmesan

Roasted Green Beans with Garlic Parmesan - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/roasted-garlic-parmesan-green-beans-recipe

These epic roasted green beans flavored with garlic and parmesan are crispy and golden on the outside, yet tender on the inside.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

20. Parmesan Mashed Spaghetti Squash

Parmesan Mashed Spaghetti Squash - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/parmesan-butter-spaghetti-squash-mash-recipe

This Mashed spaghetti squash recipe is soft and velvety, and makes a perfect side dish or a filling vegetarian meal.
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

21. Fried Baby Potatoes with Garlic Brown Butter

Fried Baby Potatoes with Garlic Brown Butter - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-browned-butter-baby-potatoes-recipe

These epic Fried potatoes baby with garlic brown butter are the perfect side dish to practically anything!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

22. Baked Four Cheese Garlic Spaghetti Squash

Baked Four Cheese Garlic Spaghetti Squash - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/roasted-spaghetti-squash-recipe

This four cheese baked spaghetti squash is a shockingly good alternative to Alfredo pasta
Cooking time: 50 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

23. Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potato with Balsamic Honey Glaze

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potato with Balsamic Honey Glaze - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/roasted-brussels-sprouts-sweet-potato-with-balsamic-honey-glaze-recipe

Crunchy, bitter-sweet and delicious! This tasty side-dish is a must for the holidays or any time this fall.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

24. Cheesy Corn Fritters

Cheesy Corn Fritters - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/corn-fritters-recipe

These Corn Fritters are crispy on the edges, soft in the middle – A great side dish for a host of dinners! This corn fritters recipe is especially good with fresh corn in the summer
Cooking time: 8 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

25. Honey Balsamic Roasted Carrots

Honey Balsamic Roasted Carrots - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/honey-balsamic-roasted-carrots-recipe

These roasted glazed carrots are the perfect side dish for your Sunday roast or an easy side for a holiday table.
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

26. Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Honey Balsamic Glaze

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Honey Balsamic Glaze - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/balsamic-honey-roasted-brussels-sprouts-recipe

Enjoy a nutrient-rich side dish with these roasted brussels sprouts coated with an amazing honey balsamic glaze.
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

27. Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Roasted Sweet Potatoes - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/roasted-sweet-potatoes

This roasted sweet potatoes recipe makes for a quick easy side for any occasion. You'll never wan to make roasted sweet potatoes differently!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

28. Sautéed Green Beans with Lemon Garlic

Sautéed Green Beans with Lemon Garlic - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/easy-sauteed-green-beans-recipe

Sautéed green beans are tender crisp, full of lemon and garlic flavor with crunchy almonds. It’s the perfect way to cook fresh green beans!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

29. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

Garlic Parmesan Roasted Potatoes - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-parmesan-roasted-potatoes-recipe

This roasted potatoes with garlic parmesan recipe is a satisfying side dish that will make you forget all about the main course!
Cooking time: 60 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

30. Extra-Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Extra-Creamy Mashed Potatoes - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/creamy-mashed-potatoes-recipe

Silky-smooth and delicious, these creamy mashed potatoes make the perfect side for any occasion.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

31. Roasted Sweet Potatoes with garlic and Parmesan

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with garlic and Parmesan - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-parmesan-roasted-sweet-potato-recipe

Roasted sweet potatoes are super easy to make, tender and extra-flavorful. Serve the roasted sweet potatoes as a side dish for any festive meal!
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

32. Apple Bacon Coleslaw

Apple Bacon Coleslaw - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/apple-bacon-coleslaw-recipe

This coleslaw recipe only takes a few minutes to make and is packed with bright and delicious flavor! Super creamy, crunchy, and fresh coleslaw you can make in a cinch!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

33. Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potato Cakes

Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potato Cakes - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-parmesan-mashed-potato-cakes

These potato cakes make for a super easy side dish, light dinner or lunch!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

34. Lemon Garlic Butter Green Beans Skillet

Lemon Garlic Butter Green Beans Skillet - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/lemon-garlic-butter-green-beans-wax-beans-skillet-recipe

Lemon Garlic Butter Green Beans Recipe - This green beans and wax beans recipe is perfect for a Holiday dinner.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

35. Grilled Corn with Garlic and Parmesan

Grilled Corn with Garlic and Parmesan - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/grilled-corn-with-garlic-and-parmesan-cheese

This grilled corn recipe is perfect as a side for your barbecue parties, or as salad for a quick lunch on the go!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

36. Cinnamon-Honey Glazed Carrots

Cinnamon-Honey Glazed Carrots - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/honey-glazed-carrots-recipe

Sweet and rustic - An easy and quick side dish everyone will rave about.
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

37. Thanksgiving Apple Sage Stuffing

Thanksgiving Apple Sage Stuffing - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/thanksgiving-stuffing-recipe

Apple sage Thanksgiving stuffing is so crisp and moist at the same time - Your guests will literally stuff themselves!
Cooking time: 75 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

38. Creamy Brussels Sprouts Gratin

Creamy Brussels Sprouts Gratin - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/brussels-sprouts-gratin-recipe

This Brussels sprouts gratin make for an easy and luxurious side dish that will turn everyone into Brussels sprout addicts.
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

39. Honey Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots

Honey Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/honey-garlic-butter-roasted-carrots

These roasted carrots are the perfect side for a weeknight meal or a holiday crowd.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

40. Loaded Mashed Cauliflower Casserole

Loaded Mashed Cauliflower Casserole - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/low-carb-cauliflower-casserole-recipe

Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

41. Roasted Mushrooms with Garlic Butter Sauce

Roasted Mushrooms with Garlic Butter Sauce - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/roasted-mushrooms-with-garlic-butter-sauce-recipe

These roasted mushrooms are an essential side dish to have in your recipe repertoire, especially when the Holidays season is coming.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

42. Cheesy Green Beans Casserole

Cheesy Green Beans Casserole - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/cheesy-green-beans-casserole-recipe

This green beans casserole recipe is a delicious side dish to enjoy for a casual dinner.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

43. Balsamic Baby Potatoes With Asparagus

Balsamic Baby Potatoes With Asparagus - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-balsamic-baby-potatoes-with-asparagus

Perfect with grilled meat — You'll love the sweetness of balsamic vinegar.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

44. Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/bacon-garlic-parmesan-mashed-potatoes-recipe

This easy parmesan mashed potatoes recipe is the perfect side dish for turkey and gravy on your holiday table
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box