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38 Best Thanksgiving Side Ideas That Are So Good with The Turkey

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38 Best Thanksgiving Side Ideas That Are So Good with The Turkey

Put a happy smile on your guest’s faces with these impressive Thanksgiving side dishes that require–in fact–minimal effort. From baked green beans and glazed carrots to roasted Brussels sprouts and sautéed cabbage, we cover everything you need to prepare sides that pair with Turkey to perfection 🦃. Did we mention our honey bacon roasted potatoes and scalloped butternut squash steaks? They are our most famous for the holiday! Try these side dish recipes and make your Thanksgiving feast memorable!

Sidney Yang
by Sidney Yang
Sidney Yang

Sidney is part of the Eatwell101 family since 2014. As an editor, she shares her enthusiasm for food, cooking tips, and entertaining across more than a thousand written articles published on Eatwell101.

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Updated Feb 26, 2026
Creamed Spinach
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Creamed Spinach

Creamed spinach is a quick and easy side that goes with everything. Try this recipe for creamed spinach for your Thanksgiving or Holiday menu, it will be a success!

Honey Mustard Potatoes
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Honey Mustard Potatoes

Honey mustard potatoes are an easy side dish recipe everyone will rave about. The flavor combination makes these honey mustard potatoes one of the best side we have on here!

Easy Pumpkin Risotto
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Easy Pumpkin Risotto

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!

Easy Green Bean Casserole
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Easy Green Bean Casserole

This classic green bean casserole will make your Thanksgiving dinner complete! Tender green beans and crunchy onions in a creamy sauce make this the best green bean casserole you'll ever make.

Bacon Cabbage Recipe
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Bacon Cabbage Recipe

Fried cabbage recipe with bacon, onion, and garlic is a simple, quick, and delicious meal! You'll love the smoky, savory flavors of bacon paired with sautéed cabbage!

Fried Collard Greens Recipe
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Fried Collard Greens Recipe

Try our fried collard greens simmered with onion, garlic, and a hot sauce kick. This easy, low-carb collard greens side dish is your perfect weeknight lifesaver that pairs with any protein!

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