The ultimate guide to Easy Thanksgiving Side Dishes! Whether you want classics like mashed potatoes or something with a twist, we’ve got you covered!
I don’t know about you, but the moment November 1st rolls around my mind immediately goes to Thanksgiving planning. More specifically, SIDE DISHES! My all time favorite part of Thanksgiving is the sides. Usually, I pack my plate so full with them that I have no room for the turkey…but that’s what second plates are for, right? 😉What are the most popular side dishes for thanksgiving?
Popular side dishes include mashed potatoes, dressing/stuffing, corn casserole, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, cornbread, sweet potato casserole, rolls, brussels sprouts, and even mac and cheese! Thanksgiving may include turkey and pie but let’s be honest, it’s the one holiday where the side dishes really shine! Although it does vary slightly depending on region, many popular side dishes are the same throughout the country!
Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes
These are the BEST Mashed Potatoes! They're fluffy, yet rich and creamy, ultra buttery, and only require 4 ingredients!
![bowl of the best mashed potatoes](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Mashed-Potatoes-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-3.jpg)
Crockpot Mashed Potatoes Recipe
This Crockpot Mashed Potatoes Recipe makes a great addition to your Thanksgiving or holiday meal. It's loaded with seasonings, cheese, and sour cream for super creamy, fluffy, and delicious potatoes!
![Crockpot mashed potatoes in a bowl](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Crockpot-Mashed-Potatoes-Recipe-Google-Retina-1.jpg)
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
These Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are quick, fluffy, and ultra creamy. Yukon gold potatoes are cooked in broth then mashed with buttermilk, cream cheese, sour cream, and parmesan.
![bowl of instant pot mashed potatoes held](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Instant-Pot-Mashed-Potatoes-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-1-opt.jpg)
Crockpot Sweet Potato Casserole
This Crockpot Sweet Potato Casserole is a twist on a classic Thanksgiving side dish! Fresh sweet potatoes are cooked and mashed with the yummiest Fall spices and topped with a crunchy pecan streusel.
![plate of crockpot sweet potato casserole](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/CROCKPOT-SWEET-POTATO-CASSEROLE-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-3.jpg)
Roasted Potatoes
These Roasted Potatoes require just 10 minutes of prep and 8 ingredients. They're crispy on the outside, fluffy in the middle, and make the perfect side dish for any meal!
![plate of roasted potatoes above](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Roasted-Potatoes-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-1-opt.jpg)
Crockpot Funeral Potatoes
These Crockpot Funeral Potatoes are easy, cheesy, and so tasty! You'll only need 5 minutes of prep and just a few ingredients: frozen potatoes o'brien, sour cream, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, spices, and crushed kettle chips!
![These Crockpot Funeral Potatoes are easy, cheesy, and so tasty! You'll only need 5 minutes of prep and just a few ingredients: frozen potatoes o'brien, sour cream, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, spices, and crushed kettle chips! showmetheyummy.com #crockpot #potatoes](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Crockpot-Funeral-Potatoes-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-2.jpg)
Scalloped Potatoes
These homemade Scalloped Potatoes couldn't be easier to make! Thin slices of Yukon gold potatoes slathered in a flavorful cream sauce and topped with two types of cheese!
![plate of scalloped potatoes held](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Scalloped-Potatoes-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-1-opt.jpg)
Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes
These Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes are creamy, tangy, and packed with gooey cheese. Frozen hash browns are slow cooked with sour cream, cream cheese, and cheddar, then topped with crunchy cheese-its.
![plate of crockpot cheesy potatoes](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Crockpot-Cheesy-Potatoes-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-2.jpg)
Hashbrown Casserole
This Hashbrown Casserole is creamy, cheesy, loaded with tender potatoes, and topped with crunchy cornflakes! Only 10 minutes of prep for the BEST side dish for dinner or breakfast.
![hashbrown casserole on plate held](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Hashbrown-Casserole-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-1-opt.jpg)
Stuffing/dressing
Best Ever Sausage Stuffing
This is the Best Sausage Stuffing! Made with store-bought stuffing cubes, this easy dressing recipe is packed with texture, flavor, and is always a family favorite!
![This best ever sausage stuffing is salty from the sausage, crunchy from the bread cubes, sweet and tart from the red delicious apples! Move over turkey, this best ever stuffing is ready to take the main stage! www.showmetheyummy.com #stuffing #thanksgiving](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Best-Ever-Sausage-Stuffing-Horizontal.jpg)
Crockpot Vegetarian Stuffing
This Crockpot Vegetarian Stuffing is the perfect Thanksgiving side dish! Bonus: no oven space required! It's packed with crunchy celery, sweet apples, meaty mushrooms, and so much flavor!
![This Easy Crockpot Vegetarian Stuffing Recipe (can be vegan!) only takes 15 minutes of prep! The perfect Thanksgiving side dish! showmetheyummy.com #thanksgiving #crockpot](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Crockpot-Vegetarian-Stuffing-Horizontal.jpg)
Cornbread Dressing Recipe
An easy gluten free stuffing, this Cornbread Dressing Recipe will surely impress! Full of italian sausage, homemade cornbread, cranberries, and more!
![An easy gluten free stuffing, this Cornbread Dressing Recipe will surely impress! Full of italian sausage, vegetables, homemade cornbread, cranberries, spices, and more! showmetheyummy.com #cornbreaddressing #cornbreadstuffing](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Cornbread-Dressing-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-7.jpg)
Corn
Creamy Corn Casserole
This is the BEST Creamy Corn Casserole! It's fluffy, creamy, and is the star of holiday meals! Only 5 minutes and 7 ingredients (including Jiffy Mix) required.
![This creamy corn casserole tastes like an extra creamy cornbread that you eat with a spoon! It’s the perfect Thanksgiving side dish. The bonus? It’s so easy! Just dump all the ingredients together in a bowl, stir, and bake! https://showmetheyummy.com #thanksgiving #sidedish #holidaysides #corn #corncasserole](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Creamed-Corn-Horizontal.jpg)
Corn Pudding
This corn pudding is luxuriously creamy and loaded with crispy bacon and gooey cheese. This from-scratch recipe is made without Jiffy or canned corn, but is just as delicious as the original!
![from scratch corn pudding with bacon and cheese](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Corn-Pudding-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-2.jpg)
Slow Cooker Corn Pudding
This Slow Cooker Corn Pudding is decadent, creamy, easy to make, and a crowd favorite! Loaded with cream-style corn, sweet corn, sour cream, cream cheese, and cheddar — it's the perfect holiday side dish!
![This Slow Cooker Corn Pudding is SO easy to make and is loaded with corn, cornbread mix, sour cream, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and more! Perfect for the holidays! showmetheyummy.com](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Slow-Cooker-Corn-Pudding-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-2.jpg)
Mexican Street Corn Spoon Bread
A twist on a classic, this Mexican Street Corn Spoon Bread is a mash up of two of my favorite recipes: Mexican street corn and creamy corn casserole! A baked corn pudding texture with all the flavors and spices found in elote!
![Mexican Corn Casserole horizontal](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Mexican-Corn-Casserole-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-2.jpg)
Veggies/salads
Green Bean Casserole Recipe
This Green Bean Casserole Recipe is a one-pot wonder that's perfect for the holidays. It's creamy, delicious, and full of bacon, cheddar cheese, and French-fried onion rings. No Cream of "X" Soup!
![Green bean casserole in a skillet](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Green-Bean-Casserole-Google-Retina-1.jpg)
Broccoli Salad
This Broccoli Salad is a classic summer potluck side! Fresh broccoli, chewy raisins, crunchy pecans, crispy bacon, and more tossed in a creamy and tangy homemade dressing.
![bowl of broccoli salad above](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Broccoli-Salad-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-1-opt.jpg)
Easy Strawberry Pretzel Salad
This Strawberry Pretzel Salad has a crunchy pretzel crust, a tangy cream cheese filling, and a sweet topping made with strawberry jello and fresh strawberries. The BEST side dish or dessert for the holidays!
![three slices of strawberry pretzel salad on plate](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Strawberry-Pretzel-Salad-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-1-opt.jpg)
Cranberry Jello Salad
This Cranberry Jello Salad is an easy, festive addition to any holiday meal. Raspberry jello is mixed with canned cranberries and topped with a fluffy marshmallow topping.
![bowl of cranberry jello salad with marshmallow topping](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Cranberry-Jello-Salad-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-2.jpg)
Crockpot Green Bean Casserole
This Crockpot Green Bean Casserole is a classic holiday side dish made in the slow cooker! It's creamy, flavorful, made with frozen green beans, and topped with crispy fried onions.
![bowl of crockpot green bean casserole side view](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Crockpot-Green-Bean-Casserole-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-3.jpg)
Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe
This Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe is smothered in a bacon fat, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar dressing and tossed with goat cheese, parmesan, and bacon!
![This Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe is smothered in a bacon fat, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar dressing and tossed with goat cheese, parmesan, and bacon! showmetheyummy.com #brusselssprouts #thanksgiving](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Roasted-Brussels-Sprouts-Recipe-Horizontal.jpg)
Pear and Blue Cheese Salad with Candied Pecans
This Pear and Blue Cheese Salad with Candied Pecans is everything you could ask for in a salad. Crispy romaine paired perfectly with fresh, juicy pear, creamy blue cheese, sweet and crunchy pecans, and a fresh, tangy red wine vinaigrette dressing.
![pear, blue cheese, candied pecan salad on a plate horizontal](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Pear-Blue-Cheese-Candied-Pecan-Salad-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-3.jpg)
Honey Roasted Carrots
A healthy-ish side dish that's perfect for any occasion! You're only 10 ingredients and 30 minutes away from devouring these super simple and delicious Honey Roasted Carrots!
![A healthy-ish side dish that's perfect for any occasion! You're only 10 ingredients and 30 minutes away from devouring these super simple and delicious Honey Roasted Carrots! showmetheyummy.com #thanksgiving #honeyroastedcarrots](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Honey-Roasted-Carrots-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-3.jpg)
Roasted Sweet Potato and Wild Rice Salad
This Roasted Sweet Potato and Wild Rice Salad makes the perfect, healthier, light fall lunch or vegetarian side dish addition to your Thanksgiving menu!
![This Roasted Sweet Potato and Wild Rice Salad makes the perfect, healthier, light fall lunch or vegetarian side dish addition to your Thanksgiving menu! showmetheyummy.com](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Roasted-Sweet-Potato-and-Wild-Rice-Salad-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-3.jpg)
Bread
Rhodes Rolls
How to Make Frozen Rolls Better: a few simple ways to make your store-bought Rhodes Rolls taste homemade. They’re SO easy, pillowy soft, and ultra buttery.
![garlic butter rhodes rolls on a plate](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Rhodes-Rolls-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-3.jpg)
How to Make Jiffy Cornbread Better
How to Make Jiffy Cornbread Better: a few simple ways to make your boxed corn muffin mix taste homemade! Moist, flavorful, and so easy!
![2 pieces of jiffy cornbread stacked then topped with butter and honey](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/How-to-Make-Jiffy-Cornbread-Better-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-1.jpg)
Air Fryer Biscuits
These Air Fryer Biscuits are crispy, flakey, and smothered in melted butter. This is the best way to cook refrigerated or frozen biscuits!
![4 biscuits stacked on top of each other](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Air-Fryer-Biscuits-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-3.jpg)
Cornbread Recipe
This is the BEST Cornbread Recipe! Made with cornmeal, creamed corn, and sweet corn – it's gluten free, perfectly sweet, and PACKED with corn flavor.
![slice of cornbread](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Cornbread-Recipe-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-1.jpg)
Drop Biscuits
These Drop Biscuits are crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle! These easy biscuits are ready in under 30 minutes and made with Bisquick, buttermilk, and white cheddar.
![plate of drop biscuits](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Drop-Biscuits-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-1-opt.jpg)
Vegan Cornbread
This Vegan Cornbread is fluffy, but incredibly moist! It's naturally sweetened and made with corn kernels for a delicious pop of texture.
![three pieces of vegan cornbread stacked](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Vegan-Cornbread-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-2.jpg)
Garlic Bread Recipe
This Garlic Bread Recipe is so quick to make and results in moist, chewy, buttery, garlicky, and deliciously crispy side dish or appetizer.
![plate of garlic bread above](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Garlic-Bread-Recipe-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-2.jpg)
Easy Dinner Rolls
These Easy Dinner Rolls are made in less than an hour and truly are SO easy to make! Fluffy, slightly sweet, and totally delicious!
![These Easy Dinner Rolls are made in less than an hour and truly are SO easy to make! Fluffy, slightly sweet, and totally delicious! showmetheyummy.com](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Easy-Dinner-Rolls-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-4.jpg)
Instant Pot Cornbread
This Instant Pot Cornbread is moist, dense, and subtly sweet. This classic side dish is steamed in your pressure cooker then served with homemade whipped honey butter!
![slice of instant pot cornbread on plate](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Instant-Pot-Cornbread-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-2.jpg)
Easy Cornbread Muffins
These Easy Cornbread Muffins are quick, easy, and naturally gluten free! They’re ultra fluffy, tender, and loaded with flavor thanks to butter, honey, eggs, sour cream, cornmeal, baking soda, salt, cream style corn, and sweet corn!
![cornbread muffins on cutting board](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Easy-Cornbread-Muffins-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-1-opt.jpg)
Mac & cheese
Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
This Instant Pot Mac and Cheese is ultra creamy, ooey-gooey, and made with three kinds of cheese! This is a one pot, quick version of a family favorite classic!
![This Instant Pot Mac and Cheese Recipe only requires a few minutes and a few ingredients: pasta shells, broth, salt, pepper, milk, parmesan, gruyere, and sharp cheddar cheese to make! showmetheyummy.com #instantpot #macandcheese](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Instant-Pot-Mac-and-Cheese-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-2.jpg)
Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese Recipe
This Crock Pot Mac and Cheese is ultra rich and creamy thanks to FOUR kinds of cheese: Asiago, Sharp Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Gouda! Bonus: the noodles cook directly in the sauce which saves time and dishes!
![](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Slow-Cooker-Mac-and-Cheese-Google-Retina-1.jpg)
One Pot Mac and Cheese Recipe
One Pot Mac and Cheese is a creamy and ultra cheesy pasta dish made in a single pot! This quick and delicious comfort food is loved by kids and adults alike!
![This One Pot Mac and Cheese Recipe makes for an easy, less mess, delicious vegetarian dinner! Asiago, Monterey Jack, and Cheddar Cheese make this SO good! showmetheyummy.com #macandcheese #pasta](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/One-Pot-Mac-and-Cheese-Recipe-Horizontal.jpg)
Baked Mac and Cheese
This is the BEST Baked Mac and Cheese! With an ultra rich, creamy, cheesy sauce, it's a family favorite! Bonus: only 15 minutes of prep time!
![baked mac and cheese being scooped with ladle](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Baked-Mac-and-Cheese-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-1-opt.jpg)
Truffle Mac and Cheese
This Truffle Mac and Cheese is restaurant quality, but made with every day ingredients! This easy dinner is rich, creamy, and loaded with bacon — what's not to love?!
![truffle macaroni and cheese with bacon](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Truffle-Mac-and-Cheese-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-1.jpg)
Happy Thanksgiving!
– Jennifer