Looking for the best Thanksgiving stuffing recipes and crowd-pleasing sides? I got you!
Every year, hosting Thanksgiving is my favourite thing to do, even though it is SO much work. While cooking up a perfect main course for dinner is important, the array of sides is what makes or breaks your party.
I’ve gathered budget-friendly recipes to make homemade stuffing, seasonal vegetable sides, and some sweet staples, so your Thanksgiving menu will be easy to plan!
Apple Stuffing
My favorite Thanksgiving stuffing recipe is full of sweet apples, savory sage sausage, and bread in every bite. Always a crowd-pleasing side, and it doesn’t take that much time to make.
Get the recipe: Apple Stuffing
Squash Casserole Recipe
Simple and healthy Thanksgiving side with zucchini and yellow squash baked in a creamy Parmesan-heavy cream sauce. Low-carb and cheesy, this 30-minute bake is light enough to pair with hearty sides.
Get the recipe: Squash Casserole Recipe
Easy Sausage Stuffing
Juicy browned ground sausage, aromatic onion and celery, and comforting bread stuffing make a savory, one-skillet classic. This stovetop side dish is done in 30 minutes, perfect for busy hosts.
Get the recipe: Easy Sausage Stuffing
Mashed Potatoes with Cheese
Mashed potatoes are just SO much better with cheese! This simple recipe uses fluffy Russet potatoes, dairy, and sharp cheddar for a gooey, indulgent side everyone will love. And with turkey gravy?! It is just heavenly.
Get the recipe: Mashed Potatoes with Cheese
The BEST 7-Up Biscuits EVER!
Fluffy, buttery and tender biscuits with a light texture and subtle sweetness from a secret ingredient – a splash of 7-Up soda! Biscuits are just made for soaking up homemade gravy or jam at Thanksgiving.
Get the recipe: The BEST 7-Up Biscuits EVER!
Smoked Stuffing
Super simple stuffing recipe. You will only need stale sourdough, chicken broth, and some herbs. Smoking is what makes it so good, as it gives that perfect smoky edge. This elevated classic finishes in under an hour.
Get the recipe: Smoked Stuffing
Autumn Pasta Salad
Roasted butternut squash is the star in this vibrant fall salad with pasta, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, baby spinach, feta, and a tangy maple Dijon dressing. It’s a nutrient-packed, make-ahead side dish that will be great for Thanksgiving potlucks.
Get the recipe: Autumn Pasta Salad
Chicken Stuffing Casserole
Tender chicken, veggies, and creamy soup-based sauce, crowned with crispy stuffing mix in this recipe, deliver a nostalgic side dish for Thanksgiving or weeknight dinner. Super quick at just 40 minutes, this recipe is also budget-friendly and makes amazing leftovers.
Get the recipe: Chicken Stuffing Casserole Recipe
Easy Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Cranberry sauce is an absolute staple for Thanksgiving dinner. Fresh cranberries, orange juice, and cinnamon make a chunky, delicious sauce with zesty notes.
Get the recipe: Easy Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Ruth’s Chris Sweet Potato Casserole – Copycat
Iconic sweet potato casserole inspired by Ruth Chris with spiced mashed sweet potatoes under a crunchy pecan-brown sugar crumble. This steakhouse copycat recipe is very simple to throw together and is always a win.
Get the recipe: Ruth’s Chris Sweet Potato Casserole – Copycat
Pork Stuffing
Cheap and yummy stuffing for a dinner party in under 30 minutes? Easy! You can make ground pork stuffing with O’Brien potatoes, green chiles, and salsa verde, for a zesty, no-bread twist on stuffing.
Get the recipe: Pork Stuffing
Green Bean Casserole – Frenches
Green beans are one of those sides that always go on the table. To jazz it up a bit, I love adding a crunchy fried onion topping for that timeless, earthy comfort. A quick 40-minute staple that’s nostalgic and easy for Thanksgiving.
Get the recipe: Green Bean Casserole – Frenches
Chicken Cornbread Casserole
Creamy shredded chicken, cheddar, sour cream, and veggies under a fluffy cornbread topping – isn’t it the perfect comfort food? This family-style bake comes together in about an hour and will be great for using leftovers or serving a hearty side dish.
Get the recipe: Chicken Cornbread Casserole
Air Fryer Carrots
Sweet caramelised carrots crisped up in an air fryer. A splash of honey or seasoning does the trick, and smoked cheese just takes these carrots to the next level. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a versatile vegetarian side that pairs with everything from steak to soups.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Carrots
Cranberry Salad Recipe
No-bake fluff with tart cranberries, sweet mandarin oranges, mini marshmallows, cream cheese, whipped topping, and toasted pecans for a delicious Thanksgiving treat. Just 15 minutes to make ahead sweet side dish for the holidays.
Get the recipe: Cranberry Salad Recipe
No-Knead Dinner Rolls
Soft, buttery rolls anyone can make with simple yeast dough —no kneading required. These beginner-friendly beauties bake up in under two hours and pair well with gravy, sauces, and sides on your holiday table.
Get the recipe: No-Knead Dinner Rolls
Oven Roasted Asparagus
Elegant and healthy Thanksgiving side dish you can whip up in the oven in just 20 minutes. Charred, cheesy, fresh asparagus with minimal ingredients but lots of flavor.
Get the recipe: Oven Roasted Asparagus
Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
Simple, full of flavor vegetable side dish with caramelized Brussels sprouts with a sweet-tangy balsamic glaze and plump dried cranberries. This colorful, 30-minute side adds a festive pop to any Thanksgiving table.
Get the recipe: Balsamic Brussel Sprouts
Roasted Fall Vegetables
A medley of Brussels sprouts, carrots, sweet potatoes, butternut, and acorn squash roasts with herbs and garlic. This healthy sheet-pan side caramelises in the oven and is the ultimate bowl of fall flavors.
Get the recipe: Roasted Fall Vegetables
Air Fryer Butternut Squash
This quick side features tender, sweet butternut squash roasted in the air fryer with olive oil, garlic powder, and paprika. Signature crispy edges and golden color. It’s a healthy, 35-minute hands-off side for holiday tables or weeknight dinners.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Butternut Squash
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