Make Thanksgiving Unforgettable with These 29 Delicious Turkey Side Dishes
Finding the right sides to complement your turkey can take your meal from good to unforgettable. When you’re planning a holiday feast or just a special dinner, these turkey side dishes are designed to bring out the best of your meal. From light and fresh options to rich and hearty flavors, this collection has a little something for everyone at the table. Pair them with your main dish to create a spread that’s sure to impress!
Sheet Pan Garlic Parmesan Roasted Carrots
Sheet pan parmesan roasted carrots with garlic make a delicious side dish for all kinds of entrees. The natural sweetness of carrots is showcased by the creamy, salty parmesan cheese and buttery, as well as hints of garlic, rosemary and fresh parsley. Everyone at the dinner table will love crispy parmesan carrots. Their sweetness appeals to the younger members of the family and it’s a great way to get them to eat cooked carrots.
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Marsala Mushroom And Onion Focaccia Bread
Marsala mushroom and onion focaccia is a type of savoury mushroom bread with mushrooms, marsala wine and parmesan. This fluffy focaccia recipe isn’t hard to make and it smells amazing while it cooks. I love Italian focaccia still warm from the oven.
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Air Fryer Puff Pastry Garlic Cheese Twists
armesan and mozzarella air fryer puff pastry garlic cheese twists make a wonderful air fryer appetizer or side dish. There is nothing difficult about making cheese twists from scratch. And of course homemade puff pastry cheese straws are so much more delicious than the store-bought kind. So, what are you waiting for? You’ll definitely want to make these puff pastry sheet based cheese snacks right away!
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Air Fryer Parmesan Truffle Polenta Fries
Air fryer parmesan truffle polenta fries make a tasty side dish or appetizer. This elegant take on regular or cornmeal French fries pairs beautifully with the truffle mayo dipping sauce. Serve crispy baked polenta fries at your next gathering and I guarantee everyone will want the recipe!
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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Casserole Stacks
Air fryer sweet potato casserole stacks make a delicious side dish for all kinds of dishes. This sliced yam casserole is a breeze to prepare and it tastes so good. The sweet potato stacks are topped with a crunchy topping. The thin sliced sweet potatoes are so quick to prepare in the air fryer, making them a great side any day of the week.
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Smoked Gouda Mac And Cheese With Pancetta
Take standard mac and cheese to inspiring new heights with this smoked gouda mac and cheese with pancetta recipe. Elbow noodles pair up with gouda cheese, white cheddar, garlic, pancetta or bacon, shallots, and more, to create this seriously impressive dish. You can enjoy this grown up mac and cheese as a side dish or as the main dish and I guarantee second helpings and clean plates!
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Smoked Potato Salad With Bacon
This recipe for smoked potato salad with bacon combines the smoky flavors of potatoes and hard-boiled eggs, making it an ideal dish for summer gatherings and barbecues that will surely impress your guests. Go ahead and add this to your list of the best summer side dish recipes!
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Flavourful Smoked Asparagus
Try this flavourful smoked asparagus on a Traeger grill or pellet smoker and you’re sure to be impressed. Asparagus is always delicious and it’s a versatile vegetable, suiting anything from stir-fries to soups and side dishes. The following smoked vegetable recipe is simple to make and boasts a buttery, lemon flavour as well as the wonderful smokiness.
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Roasted Brussels Sprout Pomegranate Pancetta Feta Casserole
There is no doubt this roasted Brussels sprout pomegranate pancetta feta casserole is something very special. It’s a heavenly bacon feta side dish. This easy Brussels sprout casserole makes a delicious Autumn or Thanksgiving side dish.
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One Pot Gouda And Cream Cheese Corn
One pot gouda and cream cheese corn is an extra-special and very delicious side dish. It’s an amazing holiday corn recipe and pairs nicely with any kind of meat you want to cook. The combination of gouda, cream cheese and heavy cream gives this cheesy corn casserole recipe a rich taste and it’s a cozy, comforting side dish the whole family will love.
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Air Fryer Whiskey, Sausage And Cranberry Stuffing
This air fryer whiskey, sausage, and cranberry stuffing is so delicious. And baking stuffing in an air fryer means you can fit other dishes in the oven or on the stove. It is the perfect stuffing for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Did you know you could make a bourbon or whiskey stuffing with pork sausage recipe in your air fryer? Well, you can, and it’s so good!
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Bacon, Pecans And Cranberries
Roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon, pecans and cranberries make a delicious side dish for ham, or just about any kind of meat you are serving. You only need six different ingredients to make it, and the roasted Brussels sprouts are packed with nutrients as well as rich flavour. Change your plain roasted halved Brussels sprouts for this sweet, savoury and crunchy dish.
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Air Fryer Bacon Loaded Cornbread Pudding
Bacon loaded cornbread pudding pairs with everything from chicken to ham or turkey. It’s a wonderful potluck dish, and sure to be a hit. It’s easy to assemble this air fryer cornbread pudding made with Jiffy cornbread mix. This bacon corn casserole will become a family dinner tradition.
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Sweet Potatoes With Candied Maple Pecans
If you’re looking for a slightly different sweet potato dish for your holiday menu, I bet you’ll love these sweet potatoes with candied maple pecans. Its streusel-like topping makes a change from the classic dish.
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Spiked Pineapple Bourbon Cranberry Sauce
Spiked pineapple bourbon cranberry sauce perfectly accompanies a brie and cranberry wreath. Cranberry is the star flavor in this cranberry bourbon relish. The sweetness of pineapple, maple syrup, and brown sugar contrasts with the tangy cranberry flavor and kick of bourbon. If you’re a cranberry fan, make this spiked cranberry sauce recipe!
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Gouda Cheddar Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes
Gouda, cheddar, and parmesan scalloped potatoes made from scratch make an excellent side dish and a comforting meal. The combination of smoked Gouda, white cheddar, and parmesan cheese gives a unique flavor to this dish, making it a perfect choice for a special occasion.
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Fluffy Pumpkin Dinner Rolls
Thanksgiving requires fluffy dinner rolls on the side with turkey, potatoes and gravy! This recipe uses pumpkin puree to bring a seasonal flavor to the dough. Shape them to look like pumpkins for the ultimate seasonal side.
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Broccoli Casserole With Ritz Crackers
This delicious casserole needs no cans of soup, or mayo to make the best, simple broccoli and cheese casserole. Serve this on Thanksgiving and even the kids will want another scoop of this yummy side.
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Carrot Casserole
A cheesy carrot casserole with cornflake topping is a perfect addition to a turkey dinner. This recipe uses simple and wholesome ingredients for a feast worthy side.
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Three Bean Salad
This three bean salad is a blend of kidney beans, green beans and garbanzo beans, all tossed in a sweet and savory dressing. A classic salad that’s easy to make and is the perfect addition to almost any meal!
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Shaved Brussels Sprouts With Bacon
This easy side goes well with turkey for a flavorful side dish on Thanksgiving. It is fairly easy and adds both color and flavor to your meal.
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Sweet Potato Souffle
Sweet potatoes are a must make for Thanksgiving, but this recipe is so decadent and smooth with a yummy crunchy topping!
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French Bread Stuffing
Turkey and stuffing are a classic combination for Thanksgiving! Make this wholesome and delicious homemade stuffing and skip the box mix varieties for the best flavor.
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Cranberry Sauce
Don’t forget the cranberry sauce to compliment your perfectly roasted turkey! This recipe makes for a really flavorful and fruity addition to the meal.
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Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
Cheesy scalloped potatoes make the perfect side dish. They are cozy, delicious and best of all; easy to prepare so you can turn your attention to the turkey.
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Smoked Mac and Cheese
Bring the flavor of ultra creamy, smoked mac and cheese to your Thanksgiving table. Everyone can enjoy this gourmet flavor with turkey and all of the trimmings.
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes And Brussels Sprouts
Offer a medley of great flavors with your roasted turkey dinner with this easy side. It has tender sweet potatoes, hearty brussels sprouts and crunchy pecans to offer a great variety of healthy veggies on the side.
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Mashed Potatoes
These mashed potatoes can be prepped ahead of time and reheated as the turkey rests. It is simply the best recipe as it uses cream cheese for ultra creamy potatoes. Prepare yourself to have the urge to pour boatloads of gravy over top of these!
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Roasted Beet Salad
This delicious roasted beet orange salad boasts a variety of contrasting and tasty ingredients including sweet and juicy roasted beets, peppery arugula, sweet figs, crunchy pistachios, and salty crumbled feta cheese.
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