One of the best parts about Thanksgiving is gathering around the table with your family and friends—but so is the food. Something about all those traditional dishes just hits different, especially the Thanksgiving sides: mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, roasted vegetables. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. The only downside is that all this food often takes a long time to prepare, particularly if you’re a procrastinator like me and wait until the day before to decide what you’re bringing to the feast. You don’t want to bring something store-bought; Thanksgiving deserves a little more effort than that. Don’t worry—we’ve got your contribution covered. We’ve curated a list of Thanksgiving sides that don’t involve too much time in the kitchen but are yummy enough to impress any guest.
1. Maple Pecan Baked Brie
Source: Chungah Rhee | Damn Delicious
2. Cranberry Kale Salad
Source: Gimme Some Oven
3. Honey Glazed Carrots
Source: Wholefully
4. Cheddar Broccoli Cauliflower Gratin
Source: Ambitious Kitchen
5. Balsamic Roasted Vegetables
Source: Budget Bytes
6. Whipped Goat Cheese with Warm Candied Bacon and Dates
Source: Half Baked Harvest
7. Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Source: Diethood
8. Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes with Caramelized Onions
Source: Half Baked Harvest
9. Turmeric Roasted Carrots
Source: The Natural Nurturer
10. Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes
Source: Ahead of Thyme
11. Maple Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Butternut Squash
Source: Ahead of Thyme
12. Green Beans with Shallots and Lemon
Source: Downshiftology
13. Beet Salad with Balsamic Dressing
Source: A Couple Cooks
14. Everybody’s Favorite Corn Casserole
Source: Pinch of Yum
15. Creamed Spinach
Source: Savory Nothings
16. Easy Sweet Potato Casserole
Source: Savory Nothings
17. Cozy Pumpkin Cornbread
Source: Savory Nothings
18. Cabernet Cranberry and Blueberry Sauce
Source: Averie Cooks
19. Honey Butter Pumpkin Dinner Rolls
Source: Averie Cooks
20. Maple-Roasted Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad
Source: Averie Cooks
21. Simple Braised French Lentils
Source: Feasting At Home
22. Spinach Bacon Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
Source: Ambitious Kitchen
23. Sautéed Mushrooms with Garlic
Source: Feel Good Foodie
24. Kohlrabi Slaw
Source: Love and Lemons
25. Fig Honey Ricotta Mascarpone Dip With Crispy Prosciutto
Source: Spices In My DNA
26. Vegetarian Cornbread Stuffing
Source: Ahead of Thyme
27. Roasted Pumpkin Wedges With Parmesan Cheese
Source: Ahead of Thyme
