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!
38 Best Thanksgiving Side Ideas That Are So Good with Turkey
1. Honey Bacon Roasted Potatoes

Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
2. Roasted Green Beans with Garlic Parmesan

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3. Roasted Butternut Squash with Garlic Butter Parmesan

Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
4. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
5. Honey Balsamic Roasted Carrots

Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
6. Sauteed Green Peas and Bacon

Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
7. Balsamic Honey Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
8. Garlic Mushrooms Cauliflower Skillet

Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
9. Creamed Spinach

Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
10. Sautéed Green Beans with French Onions

Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
11. Extra-Creamy Mashed Potatoes

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12. Honey Mustard Potatoes

Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
13. Garlic Butter Sauteed Spinach

Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
14. Roasted Garlic Potatoes and Green Beans

Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
15. Cheesy Zucchini Gratin

Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
16. Sage Butternut Squash Gratin

Cooking time: 35 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
17. Roasted Garlic Butter Parmesan Potatoes

Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
18. Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes Carrots and Zucchini

Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
19. Easy Pumpkin Risotto

Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
20. Garlic Butter Roasted Butternut Squash

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21. Roasted Sweet Potatoes with garlic and Parmesan

Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
22. Easy Green Bean Casserole

Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
23. Bacon Cabbage Recipe

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24. Cheesy Asparagus Casserole

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25. Creamy Garlic Mushrooms with Bacon Spinach

Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
26. Quick Collard Greens with Bacon

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27. Green Bean Casserole with Bacon and Parmesan

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28. Honey Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots

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29. Quick Fried Collard Greens with Onion

Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
30. Instant Pot Creamy Brussels Sprouts (2-Minutes )

Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
31. Vegetable Salad {Macedoine}

Cooking time: 8 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
32. Perfect Instant Pot Baked Potatoes

Cooking time: 18 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
33. Crunchy Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole

Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
34. Whole Roasted Cauliflower With Butter Sauce

Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
35. Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Maple Pecan Glaze

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36. Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes (10-Minute )

Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
37. Thanksgiving Apple Sage Stuffing

Cooking time: 75 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
38. Cinnamon-Honey Glazed Carrots

Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
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