Amazing Thanksgiving Side Dishes and Casseroles

Spectacular Thanksgiving Sides

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Garlic and Celery Root Mashed Spuds. Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Aioli. Win over even the die-hard stuff-from-a-can fans with this recipe. The cranberry sauce boasts a smooth texture and a sweet-tart flavor that everyone will love, and — even better! Sage is a well-known player in the Thanksgiving lineup, but it's usually used to flavor the stuffing or season the bird. This year, cook sage leaves in brown butter, then pour the over creamy mashed potatoes to add a welcome touch of warm flavor.

Mashed Potatoes with Fried Sage. Kick your roasted root vegetable game up a notch by including parsnips, turnips and celery root. Toasted pumpkin seeds provide a nice crunch sprinkled atop the tender veggies. Spiced Root Vegetables with Pumpkin Seeds. Roasted Brussels sprouts have a sweet companion in this easy side: As the Brussels sprouts roast in the oven, cook the grapes in butter on the stovetop till they're literally bursting with flavor.

The grapes' natural juices will turn into a delicious glaze to complement the savory sprouts. Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Grapes. Heavy cream sweetened with maple syrup lends decidedly fall flavor to this sweet potato side. One bite of the gingersnap-breadcrumb topping will have you thinking that waiting till dessert for cookies is just plain silly. Old School Sweet Potato Souffle. Mini Mac and 'Shrooms. Mashed Potatoes and Rutabaga with Lemon.

Sauteed Green Beans and Mushrooms. Orange Scented Green Beans. Entertaining Cocktails Entertaining Menus. Pinterest Facebook Twitter Email. Sweet Potato Casserole Make this crowd-pleasing holiday favorite the classic way: Salty, crispy bacon makes everything better, especially these Brussels sprouts served warm as a holiday side dish. A classic made modern and fresh, Alton ditches the traditional cream of mushroom soup and canned green beans, instead using real mushrooms, half-and-half and fresh green beans.

Tyler relies purely on honey for sweetness when it comes to his simple roasted sweet potatoes. Bacon and grated cheddar give Ree's traditional casserole a decadent upgrade that's ideal for a celebration. For an added layer of flavor and extra-smooth consistency, Ree incorporates soft cream cheese into the mashed potatoes before baking them. The ultimate creamy concoction, Tyler's mashed potatoes pair perfectly with homemade turkey gravy.

Alton's basic, foolproof recipe for the classic baked potato will come out perfect every time. Ina uses pancetta and balsamic vinegar for subtly sweet flavor in her roasted Brussels sprouts recipe, transforming a basic side into a sophisticated, indulgent treat. You can't go wrong with Tyler's classic scalloped potatoes. Can't decide on a veggie? Roast them all together with a touch of Italian seasoning like Giada does, for a colorful, irresistible mixture. Don't miss out on the perfect cranberry sauce recipe, with just a bit of citrus zest to bring out the flavor. Even meat eaters will want a piece of these impressive, high-fiber veggies.

The Dijon mustard concentrates in flavor as it roasts, resulting in a powerful punch of umami. Prep and brush your cauliflower ahead of time, then let them sit at room temperature until you're ready to cook. Traditional mac and cheese gets a makeover with spiral pasta and a crunchy panko topping. Giada's surprisingly easy homemade gnocchi is an irresistible Italian twist on the classic sweet potato side dish. Ina makes a minute side dish sure to please. Sweet carrots go perfectly with a little butter and chopped fresh dill.

For his Throwdown take on this comfort food classic, Bobby Flay adds sweet roasted garlic and spoonfuls of rich, creamy mascarpone cheese. Rachael whips up her pasta in just 20 minutes. Two kinds of cheese, sharp cheddar and Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus a touch of nutmeg will make this side dish a holiday staple. This impressive autumn-inspired dish can be served as a main course for vegan and vegetarian eaters, or it can be enjoyed by everyone at the table as a side dish. The small amount of curry powder gives the squash a nice warmth and depth.

The caramelized shallots add a subtle sweetness to kale's mild peppery flavor. Bobby's quick, creamy sauce holds it all together. White Cheddar cheese and buttery cracker crumbs top this classic side made from frozen sweet corn and creamy half-and-half. Sunny starts with a roux of butter and flour to make a creamy base for her casserole. Add a little heat with cayenne pepper and garlic powder. Maple syrup and lemon juice add surprising, sweet flavor to roasted butternut squash. Tyler tops simple baked sweet potatoes with a sweet and crunchy streusel mixture of brown sugar, cinnamon, pecans and melted mini marshmallows.

Roasting Brussels sprouts at a high heat creates lots of sweet, caramelized goodness. Sunny folds charred marshmallows into the mashed sweet potatoes until combined. No need to oversweeten the potatoes, as the topping does the work. This creamy, garlicky mash is made from cauliflower instead of potatoes. Giada adds an Italian twist to Brussels sprouts, cooking them with pancetta. Guy's cranberry sauce gets a kick from two types of peppers. Try this cheesy take on Brussels sprouts, a side dish everyone is sure to love. These classic rolls are easy to make at home with Alex Guarnaschelli's step-by-step instructions.

You can't go wrong with these stand-by mashed potatoes. Just start with russet potatoes and mixing in whole milk and up to a stick of butter. Ellie offers up a lighter side that's full of flavor, with lots of spices and a crunchy pecan topping. For a flavorful mashed potato twist, Tyler uses Yukon gold potatoes and mixes in garlic, thyme and chives.

Anne roasts sweet potatoes and mixes in dried apricots, honey, cinnamon and orange juice and zest. Sprinkle with an oatmeal crisp topping for a dessert and side dish all in one. A simple, cinnamon and apple cranberry sauce is easy with only six ingredients. Trisha tops sweet potatoes with pecans, brown sugar, flour and butter and bakes her casserole until slightly brown. Ree Drummond makes sweet potatoes as much a part of her Thanksgiving as the turkey. Her secret weapon in this recipe? Ina's easy green beans take just 15 minutes to prepare. They're blanched before being sauteed with butter, olive oil and shallots.

The best way to prepare your leeks for this bread pudding? After cutting them lengthwise and slicing crosswise, wash them in water and spin-dry in a salad spinner. Make a homemade aioli to serve atop fluffy baked yams. Put slices of bacon into slits in Yukon gold potatoes and bake until crisp. Finish this decadent side with a scallion, parsley and garlic butter that's spoonsed over the potatoes when they're almost done. Guy adds a bit of whiskey to his mixture of sweet potatoes and apples and sweetens the dish with agave nectar.

Freshly grated Parmesan cheese turns ordinary mashed potatoes into Ina Garten's delicious Thanksgiving side dish. Roasted garlic transforms the flavor of Ree's mashed potatoes. Cream cheese makes them rich and fluffy while also helping to balance the garlic kick.

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Dried figs and balsamic vinegar upgrade traditional cranberry sauce to Bobby's elegant version. Rachael's smashed potatoes are ready in less than 20 minutes. Plus, they are simple enough to have kids get in on the cooking action. Balsamic vinegar, maple syrup and orange zest give mashed sweet potatoes a contrasting sweet and salty kick that really works. Fill already-baked potato shells with a creamy mashed potato and butter mixture before sprinkling with cheese and baking again until the cheese is melted.

Cumin, lemon juice and cilantro invigorate Brussels sprouts' mellow flavor in this simple, refreshing side dish. Tyler's creamy side dish is super satisfying and great in a pinch: It requires only four ingredients and one minute of prep work. Using frozen thawed onions will save on time. If you've been underwhelmed by Brussels sprouts in the past, this dish could easily change your mind.

The sprouts will melt in your mouth thanks to the savory, buttery sauce. Crispy pan-fried pancetta balances Brussels sprouts' earthy flavor with a hint of sweetness in Bobby's quick-to-assemble side dish. To build this decadent side dish, Bobby layers sauteed onions and sage with thinly sliced Idaho potatoes, then coats it all in heavy cream, repeating the process until there are 12 heaping layers.

This indulgent side delivers all the creamy flavor and crunchy texture you'd want from a Thanksgiving casserole, just minus the gluten, thanks to a coating for the onions made with a special flour blend and crushed rice cereal. Create a nutty, decadent sauce for simply cooked haricots verts with brown butter. Top with roasted hazelnuts also quickly sauteed in the brown butter and a sprinkle of lemon zest for crunch and zing. Dress up roasted Brussels sprouts with an easy-to-make vinegar-honey syrup, fried garlic and shaved Pecorino Romano.

This recipe calls for roasting the sprouts in the leftover flavored oil from frying the garlic. Roasting slices of butternut squash in a mixture of melted butter, fresh orange juice and apple cider vinegar creates irresistible spots of caramelization. Balance the sweetness with garlic, dried Mexican chile peppers and sesame seeds. Separately, mash Yukon gold potatoes with sour cream and heavy cream, and sweet potatoes with brown sugar and cayenne pepper, then swirl together for the best of both worlds.

Instead of boiling potatoes in water, cut them into 1-inch pieces and simmer them directly in the milk with salt and a bay leaf. To simplify your prep work, opt for smashed red potatoes instead of the traditional white mashed. Infuse olive oil with smashed cloves, lemon zest and herb sprigs to flavor the red potatoes before smashing. Thanksgiving is the time to embrace nostalgic dishes like sweet potatoes with marshmallow topping. It's so flavorful, in fact, that after you cook the root vegetables, all you need is butter and salt — no cream required.

Turn the spotlight on onions and serve them roasted, drizzled with citrus vinaigrette. The entire dish can be made up to four hours ahead. Add a little elegance to roasted, delicate spaghetti squash by drizzling with truffle oil and sprinkling with cheese before tossing and serving. Cover potatoes in water blended with herbs, garlic and half a cup of salt, then cook until the water evaporates, leaving the root vegetable tender and flavorful.

What's better than one cheese? Three cheese, especially when those cheeses are white cheddar, yellow cheddar, and Parmesan. Give your Thanksgiving bread some extra flavor with the addition of Parmesan, thyme, and rosemary. Rustic Mashed Red Potatoes with Parmesan. Take your mashed potatoes to a new place by using red potatoes, Parmesan cheese, and herbed cream cheese. Spicy Candied Yams with Toasted Pecans. Old-School Green Bean Casserole. Garlicky Collard Greens with Confetti Chowchow.

Want to have fresh biscuits on the table but don't want to waste time on the day of? You can prepare these biscuits one week in advance. Candied Yams with Rosemary and Orange Zest. Lemon-Almond Green Bean Casserole.

This easy bread dressing recipe is made-from-scratch with high-quality sourdough bread, fresh parsley and thyme, and celery, leeks, and garlic. Cornbread Dresing with Sausage and Fennel. Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes. Brussels Sprouts with Cornbread Croutons. Herbed Wild Rice Dressing. Smashed Baby Red Potatoes. Crispy on the outside and tender and creamy on the inside, these are the best baby potatoes around. Cornbread Dressing with Kale and Bacon. Sweet Poatato an Chorizo Sausage Bites. Rather than make you choose a single favorite topping for sweet potato casserole, this recipe takes the approach that on Thanksgiving you should get to enjoy whatever topping you want.

Savory or sweet, the perfect sweet potato casserole recipe should be an absolute delight. Since we couldn't decide which topping we liked best—crushed cornflakes and pecans, with their candy-sweet flavor, or the puff and fluff of the toasted marshmallows—we decided the only solution was to put them all on. That was definitely the right decision. Grab a serving spoon and dig in. Pear Salad with Raspberry Cream. This salad is a fantastic way to bring fresh, crisp fruits and vegetables to your holiday table.

A bed of romaine and Bibb lettuces form a foundation for succulent slices of firm, ripe pears. Sprinkles of freshly grated Parmesam cheese and crumbles of smoky, crunchy bacon, top the salad, while a dressing piquant with red wine vinegar and Dijon mustard complements the various sweet and salty flavors. A delicious complement to turkey, and perfect to serve for Thanksgiving but suitable any time pears are in season, this elegant salad can easily be doubled or tripled when you need to serve a crowd.

Au Gratin Potato Casserole.

An Au Gratin Potato Casserole can be a simple way to have potatoes a part of your Thanksgiving lunch or dinner. So why not make a cheesy, creamy potato casserole for your next family gathering or holiday meal? Make getting everything ready easy by using frozen hash browns, cream of mushroom soup, shredded Cheddar cheese, and a straight-out-of-the-box corn flakes cereal. If you prefer to do your Thanksgiving meal preparation in advance, you can also make this Au Gratin Potato Casserole ahead, and refrigerate it until you are ready to bake.

Either way, it will taste delicious fresh out of the oven. Carrots are a favorite root vegetable to have for Thanksgiving, and this recipe takes them off the roasting pan and gives them a delicious glaze. This super-easy side dish gets a fast start from trimmed and peeled baby carrots. Use a microplane zester to grate both the citrus zest and the fresh ginger.

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Then, in a saucepan, it is simple to reduce the orange juice, butter, and honey to a beautiful, sweet-yet-tangy glaze that enhances the taste of these fresh baby carrots. While the recipe suggests fresh ginger, you may substitute ground ginger as necessary. However you flavor this dish, your holiday guests will enjoy its flavors on the Thanksgiving table. Caramelized Onion-and-Gorgonzola Mashed Potatoes.

This delicious dish has the sweet taste of caramelized onions, cooked in butter until they are tender, then seasoned with garlic and rosemary. These beautiful onions are mixed with smoothly mashed potatoes, then combined with the rich and distinctive flavor of Gorgonzola or blue cheese, and finally spooned into a baking dish.

Top this with a decorative finish, and bake it until it is lightly browned. We suggest using a large, star-tipped pastry bag to pipe the potatoes in decorative swirls for an impressive finish. However you choose to decorate this dish, the end result is a beautiful-tasting treat that make any Thanksgiving meal a delight. Green Beans with Garlic. This side dish is a study in simplicity. It is fresh, fragrant, and easy to bring to any holiday table.

If you enjoy having green beans on your Thanksgiving holiday table, you may find that this is a recipe you love. What makes this dish so unique is that the garlic is sliced, rather than being chopped or minced, so the slices of garlic become crisp and savory. Grab a plate and enjoy this easy and delicious dish. It brings a distinctly Southern flair to your Thanksgiving meal. Ready in just 26 minutes, these greens are packed with fresh flavor. Both recipes are delicious.

Congealed salads are staples on Southern tables at Thanksgiving, and this Cranberry Congealed Salad is a fresh, refreshing take on this holiday staple. Ours has fresh cranberries, canned pineapple, and pickled peaches, for a combination of flavors. Top the salad with toasted chopped pecans for a nutty crunch. Serve this cranberry congealed salad at holiday gatherings for a festive and colorful side dish. Spoon them into parfait glasses, then add a mixture of cream cheese and whipped topping.

Golden Macaroni and Cheese. Macaroni and cheese is a comfort-food classic that you can always enjoy around your holiday table. This homemade baked macaroni and cheese recipe beats the boxed kind any day of the week. It is full of sharp Cheddar cheese, and made from elbow macaroni. Topped with breadcrumbs and cheese, it bakes to a crunchy, divine crust.

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If you prefer a different type of cheese, you may stir in a pasteurized processed cheese product—it will be equally gooey, but the taste will not be quite as sharp. For a savory main dish, stir in chopped cooked ham before baking, and then sprinkle the top with chopped cooked bacon before serving. This recipe is a simple way to create a delicious and beautiful side dish for your Thanksgiving table. If you prefer single-item sides rather than casseroles, or gratins, then dishes like these Braised White Turnips are the perfect dishes for you.

These are cooked in butter, then simmered first in vinegar, then after in honey and butter, to create a beautiful combination of sweet-and-sour-tasting turnips. Use small Japanese turnips from farmers' markets, or peel and cut larger turnips into 1- to 2-inch cubes. Pimiento Cheese Creamed Spinach. In the South, pimiento cheese and creamed spinach are both considered delicacies, so any recipe that mixes the two together can only be described as a mouthwatering delight.

This casserole is certainly delicious, rich with the tastes of cream cheese and cheddar cheese, and seasoned with just a hint of garlic of fresh garlic. Your family will be waiting for this to get out of the oven so they can enjoy in on their plate.

The pimiento cheese flavors give it a uniquely Southern twist. This fresh salad meshes citrus, berries, jicama, and greens into a fantastic dish that is perfect on every holiday table. The vinaigrette, seasoned with orange juice, cranberry-orange relish, and balsamic vinegar, has just the right amount of sweetness and bite. The salad tastes delicious garnished with a hard Italian cheese like Parmesan, or Pecorino Romano. Consider having the cheese shaved into thin slices rather than grated.

It will add just the right amount of salty delight. Bacon-Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts. This simple recipe brings the beautiful flavors, color and texture of Brussels sprouts to your holiday table. Lots of flavor—and only five ingredients—make this Brussels sprouts recipe a winner.

It gets its rich, smoky flavor from the bacon, and a delicate touch of sweetness from a single tablespoon of brown sugar.

These ingredients, plus the broth, create a beautiful broth that bathes the sprouts in taste. Even reviewers who aren't sprouts fans like this version. For extra flavor, this recipe suggests that you top the Brussels sprouts with crumbles of crunchy bacon, creating a harmony of flavors in every mouthwatering bite. They bring a unique twist to the classic sweet potato, and create a nice crunch to complement the other items on the holiday lunch or dinner table. But it all mixes together to form a delicious sweet potato delight.

Serve these savory little numbers with a dollop of sour cream and a squeeze of lime as a crunchy appetizer or a dish to accompany roasted or grilled meats or fish. If you relish in having squash casserole as a Thanksgiving table staple, this Cheddar and Parmesan Squash Casserole may become your go-to recipe. It combines the forces of these two great cheeses with yellow squash to create this creamy dish.

For a tasty and colorful twist, you can even substitute sliced zucchini for half of the yellow squash. Crumble some bread, shred some cheese, and get ready to enjoy this fantastic holiday casserole. This is a fantastic, easy-to-make recipe that only has five ingredients. This is a wonderful way to have potatoes or sweet potatoes on your Thanksgiving table if you are thinking of preparing an alternative to roasted root vegetables.

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