22 Versatile Thanksgiving Side Dishes That Double as Must-Have Christmas & Holiday Recipes
Are you looking for Thanksgiving dinner ideas or new holiday side dish recipes? Stop searching! We are so excited to share our list of 22 favorite holiday sides with you. We have everything from time-honored classics to fun, new twists that we love trying with our family every year. These easy recipes are perfect for hosting guests—many even include make-ahead options—and are completely versatile for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or even New Year’s! Whether you are hosting a big dinner or a small one, you are guaranteed to find a new must-try dish on this list. Let’s add a little something special to your holiday menu!
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Your guests will love these side dishes that you make and serve! Plus, you won’t be stressing in the kitchen all day!
Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Easy Holiday Side Dishes!
Thanksgiving Side Dishes
If you are looking for Thanksgiving side dish recipes to serve your guests, this list will help you find easy side dish recipes and make-ahead Thanksgiving side dishes. Add a new side dish to your Thanksgiving dinner or use them as side dishes for other holidays too! Serve your guests side dishes that are healthy, delicious, sweet, and savory...
Beet Salad
Beet Salad Recipe - This beet salad has a homemade vinaigrette. Or use your favorite beet salad dressing or store-bought dressing. Get the tips for cooking the beets, the vinaigrette dressing, and enjoy a delicious beet salad!
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Use fresh (preferably) or frozen Brussels sprouts for this vegetable side dish. (omit the bacon if you are vegetarian). See the special roasting tips to get the perfect Roasted Brussels Sprouts.
Beet Salad With Cucumbers, Tomatoes + Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette
Delicious and easy, this beet salad is one you'll love making over and over again. Get the recipe for Beet Salad With Cucumbers, Tomatoes + Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette
Macaroni and Cheese (Baked)
Macaroni and Cheese (Baked) Cheesy, delicious, creamy, baked in the oven after making the cheese sauce. A classic comfort food, baked to perfection. Creamy, cheesy, and oh-so-delicious! Easy to make, perfect for any occasion. Or make it for dinner! Top with breadcrumbs or enjoy plain. It will be your next family favorite!
Tuna Macaroni Salad
Tuna Macaroni Salad is tasty, quick, and easy to make. Use macaroni noodles, albacore tuna, red onion, dill relish, mayonnaise, and spices. It can be made gluten-free. Get the recipe and enjoy! Recipes like this are good to have for non-meat eaters.
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
Oh so cheesy and delicious this recipe for Scalloped Potatoes are a crowd-pleaser.
Cranberry Raspberry Orange Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Step by Step Cranberry Sauce Plus Cranberry Raspberry Orange Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Stuffing Balls With Sausage And Herbs
Is Your Favorite Side Dish Stuffing? Stuffing Balls With Sausage And Herbs. You can make the stuffing without making it into balls, and serve it in a serving dish.
Quick Salmon Salad Recipe
Salmon Salad: Quick, Healthy, and Flavorful Salmon Recipe! Perfect for the non-meat eaters.
Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas & Recipes
Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas & Recipes: Turkey, side dishes, and more! Recipes for Stuffing, Pineapple Salad, Cranberry Sauce, and so much more!
Sweet Potato Casserole with Praline Topping
Oh, Sweet Potato Casserole with Pralines how I love thee. Kick your Sweet Potato Casserole up a notch with a Praline Topping!
Roasted Spicy Winter Vegetables
If you love Mexican food, a bit of spiciness then you need to try this Roasted Spicy Orange Pomegranate Glazed Winter Vegetables - recipe.
Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole
Traditional doesn't mean it can't be vegan! Try this Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)
Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
Are you throwing a small Thanksgiving? Try this Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Lentils & Goats Cheese is made for two. Of course, you can make it for more guests if you like by doubling the recipe.
Cheddar Corn Biscuits
Are you looking for a flaky biscuit that is delicious? This recipe for Cheddar Corn Biscuits will be flying out of the basket.
Glazed Green Beans
Do you love green beans? This recipe for Green Beans Glazed with Bourbon and Maple will have you elevating your green bean dish for your guests.
Spinach Apple Salad
A fresh, healthy and perfect way to dress up your salads for Thanksgiving. Try this Spinach Apple Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
Gluten-free Cornbread Stuffing
Are you a fan of cornbread stuffing? If you have never tried it you need to. This is a gluten-free Cornbread Stuffing that is a savory dish with the texture of traditional cornbread stuffing.
Sautéed Green Beans with Roasted Mushrooms
A must-try for a flavorful green bean side dish is this recipe for Garlic Bacon Sautéed Green Beans with Roasted Mushrooms.
Acorn Squash with Maple Almond Butter
Acorn Squash with Maple Almond Butter (Paleo) is sweet and savory. Easy to make on a sheet pan. Grab the recipe for maple almond butter, plus tips for preparing the acorn squash. Your guests will love this.
Healthy Mashed Potatoes + Roots
Are you looking for a way to make mashed potatoes healthier? This recipe for Mashed Potatoes with root vegetables does just that. This is a dairy-free recipe, that is vegan, gluten-free and delicious.
Green Bean Casserole With Homemade Sauce
Kick-up mom's ole green bean casserole dish. Make this one instead. This casserole has all the green beans and fried onions you know and love with a fresh homemade sauce in lieu of soup from a can. Bonus, yes you can make this ahead of time by prepping the veggies...
Autumn Salad
Make this Autumn Salad with Butternut Squash, Apples, Cranberries and Candied Pecans. The Day Before The Meal: You can roast the butternut squash, make the apple cider vinaigrette, grate the cheese and slice the onions. Keep everything in separate containers with a tight-fitting lid until you're ready to use it...
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Make-ahead Thanksgiving recipes
Our favorite make-ahead recipes for Thanksgiving, find them all here.
- Sweet Potato Salad With Pineapple
- Cucumber Beet Salad
- Baked Macaroni and Cheese
- Easy Homemade Lasagna With Meat Sauce
