60 Finest Thanksgiving Aspect Dishes (Festive, Vibrant, and Tasty)

The Thanksgiving Feast is just incomplete with no good number of aspect dishes. This assortment options conventional Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving aspect dishes, reminiscent of stuffing, inexperienced beans, candy potatoes, and creamy mashed potatoes. There are additionally fairly just a few extra thrilling Fall aspect dishes that also spotlight basic vacation components however with distinctive twists. The turkey day can be uninteresting with out these vacation staples!

I’ve been posting recipes on-line since 2012, and this vacation menu contains tried and true Thanksgiving aspect dishes (our high 60 vacation recipes) – a lot of which have been reader favorites for years. These crowd-pleasing Autumn-inspired recipes will make a formidable addition to your Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving menu. I all the time suggest you give any new recipes “a take a look at run” earlier than the turkey day and see how you want them! These aspect dishes function basic Fall components: butternut squash, acorn squash, spaghetti squash, pecans, cranberries, Brussels sprouts, apples, and a lot extra! You may discover a number of casserole dishes, together with butternut squash casserole and scalloped potatoes.

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My different Thanksgiving Recipe Collections

• For those who’re in search of Thanksgiving salads, take a look at my assortment of 30 Finest Thanksgiving Salads.

• For those who’re in search of a whole Thanksgiving menu that options every part: Fall-inspired vacation appetizers, aspect dishes, salads, fundamental programs, pasta recipes, desserts, and even breakfast, take a look at my 50 Finest Thanksgiving Recipes (The Full Vacation Menu).
• For a MEATLESS, VEGETARIAN vacation menu that options many vegetarian vacation fundamental dishes and aspect dishes, do not miss my 40 Finest Meatless Thanksgiving Recipes.

Butternut Squash Aspect Dishes

Butternut squash is the last word Fall vegetable and will certainly add a pleasant Autumnal twist to your Thanksgiving aspect dish menu choice. This winter squash has an exquisite orange coloration and a candy and nutty taste. It would little question be the star of the present! Benefit from the seasonal produce, and embody this lovely vegetable in your Thanksgiving menu.

Brussels Sprouts Aspect Dishes

Brussels sprouts are cruciferous leaf greens that seem like tiny cabbages. They’re excessive in fiber and really nutritious. Brussels sprouts are a very good supply of vitamin Okay and vitamin C. Why not add this wholesome vegetable to your Thanksgiving Menu?

Inexperienced Beans Aspect Dishes

Thanksgiving Feast shouldn’t be full with out inexperienced beans! Each household has their favourite option to make a conventional inexperienced bean casserole. These inexperienced bean recipes supply a fantastic various to the standard inexperienced bean recipes, and I hope you attempt some!

Acorn Squash Aspect Dishes

Any Thanksgiving aspect dish made with acorn squash is a direct show-stopper on the vacation desk. The distinctive form of this winter squash + its orange coloration all the time provides vibrancy and a festive look to any vacation menu! Enjoyable reality: Do you know that, botanically talking, acorn squash is taken into account a fruit (not a vegetable)?!

Thanksgiving Stuffing

Thanksgiving stuffing is available in many varieties. I favor to cook dinner stuffing in a separate baking dish, not contained in the turkey. It is a safer cooking follow and in addition prevents stuffing from getting mushy. And what about stuffing the Thanksgiving dressing into roasted butternut squash or spaghetti squash as an alternative of turkey? Attempt these stuffing recipes under on your subsequent vacation menu, and also you would possibly by no means return to the standard stuffing (or dressing):

Asparagus Aspect Dishes

Including refreshing recipes, reminiscent of asparagus, is all the time a fantastic concept with all of the consolation meals on the Thanksgiving Desk. Who is aware of – these type of recipes would possibly steal the present!

Potato Aspect Dishes

Thanksgiving potatoes do not must be boring or sophisticated. And there are such a lot of different enjoyable methods to serve the potatoes different than simply mashing them! Share these comforting and comfortable aspect dishes at your subsequent Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving occasion.

Candy Potato Aspect Dishes

Take your candy potato recreation to the following degree by attempting these new, thrilling methods to serve them. These aspect dishes will make a fantastic addition to a conventional candy potato casserole.

Spaghetti Squash Aspect Dishes

Spaghetti squash is commonly a uncared for vegetable at Thanksgiving dinners. Nevertheless it’s a scrumptious option to serve Thanksgiving stuffing and makes an exquisite presentation. Serving Tip: Slice every stuffed and roasted spaghetti squash half into 2, 4, or extra slices and serve it on a big platter. Your friends can seize a few of these smaller parts with a serving utensil.

Broccoli Aspect Dishes

Combining broccoli with different Autumn components, reminiscent of apples, dried cranberries, or pecans, turns this wholesome vegetable right into a scrumptious Thanksgiving aspect which may develop into a show-stopper at your subsequent vacation gathering!

Different Aspect Dishes

This part options some “bonus aspect dishes” which were reader favorites for years. Give them a attempt at your vacation gathering.

What’s your favourite Thanksgiving aspect dish?

Is it a conventional Thanksgiving staple, reminiscent of stuffing, candy potato casserole, inexperienced bean casserole, and mashed potatoes? Possibly it is one thing from this menu? Or a novel aspect dish? Both manner, let me know within the feedback what you are cooking this Thanksgiving! Under are my present 2 favourite aspect dishes that I’ll positively make throughout this vacation season:

Roasted Brussels sprouts and Cinnamon Butternut Squash with Pecans and Dried Cranberries

Stuffed Butternut Squash with Spinach, Bacon, and Cheese