For as we speak’s weblog publish, I’m specializing in Thanksgiving facet dishes as a result of, let’s be sincere, that’s the place all of the enjoyable is on Thanksgiving. Transfer over turkey, I would like extra room for stuffing, glazed carrots and candy potato casserole!
Thanksgiving Facet Dishes
If you want to see an entire Thanksgiving meal plan I’ve bought you lined in my Thanksgiving Dinner Meal Plan weblog publish however should you’re merely looking out for Thanksgiving facet dish inspiration, carry on scrolling to take a look at a few of our tried and true favorites!
Diane’s Pineapple Soufflé
Ryan talked up this facet dish earlier than my first Thanksgiving together with his household and I wasn’t positive it might presumably stay as much as his reward till I took a chunk. Oh my goodness. This pineapple souffle is nice and buttery and rapidly claimed a spot on my “Favourite Thanksgiving” dishes! This one might double as a dessert however one way or the other feels acceptable as a Thanksgiving facet dish as a result of who doesn’t love one thing further indulgent subsequent to their turkey on Thanksgiving!?
My Mother’s Home made Stuffing
This dish shouldn’t be solely my all-time favourite Thanksgiving dish, however it’s additionally one in every of my favourite meals interval. I really suppose I might have a plate crammed solely with this stuffing at Thanksgiving and really feel completely joyful. IT’S THE BEST. It’s nostalgia on a plate for me!
Bubbee’s Glazed Carrots
When Ryan and I celebrated our first Thanksgiving collectively as a pair in faculty, I bear in mind asking him about his favourite Thanksgiving facet dish and he mentioned “carrots.” I believed it was loopy (who like carrots that a lot!?) however once I had his grandmother’s glazed carrots for the primary time, all of it made sense. They’re candy (brown sugar!) and salty (bacon!) and have since change into a staple inside my household as properly!
Arugula Beet Salad
In case you’re questioning what salad we’ll be serving on our Thanksgiving desk this 12 months, it’s the identical one we served final 12 months: This arugula beet salad! We fell in love with this easy salad in the summertime of 2024 and like it a lot as a result of it’s a breeze to make (very, very minimal chopping). Quite a lot of it could additionally be prepped forward which I respect lots once we’re those internet hosting! It’s a ten/10 salad!!!
Quinoa Salad with Pecans and Cranberries
Fluffy, fruity, crunchy, and nutritious, this fall salad is a simple facet dish that makes for a singular addition to any Thanksgiving desk. Prepared in 20 minutes and straightforward to organize forward of time, it’s gluten-free and vegan, making it an incredible possibility for individuals who could have sure dietary restrictions. We served this one at Friendsgiving a number of years in a row and it went over so properly!
Conventional Candy Potato Casserole
Rising up in Illinois, candy potato casserole wasn’t actually a “factor” on Thanksgiving. It wasn’t till I moved south that I spotted southerners looove candy potato casserole with some depth! It’s a “should” dish on the menu for Ryan and he’s the one who initially bought me to attempt the marshmallow-topped delight. Greater than a decade in the past, I ripped the above recipe out of Cooking Gentle journal and it wow-ed us a lot that we’ve made it yearly since!
Whereas this dish is barely lighter than your conventional candy potato casserole, it doesn’t style prefer it all. It’s all the time successful with company as properly and I’m not gonna lie, I even prefer it chilly straight out of the fridge the following day. It’s that good. Tip: That is one other dish that may be prepped the day earlier than, you’ll simply wish to wait to reheat it after which prime it with marshmallows and warmth it up till they’re good and toasted proper earlier than serving.
Profitable Cornbread Recipe
Candy, salty, and deliciously moist, this profitable cornbread is easy to make and undoubtedly worthy of your Thanksgiving dinner meal plan! High it with butter, or use it to scoop up the final drippings out of your plate. Simply be warned that you could be wish to make extras as a result of it all the time disappears quick. Bonus: It is a dish you’ll be able to simply put together the day earlier than Thanksgiving to examine one dish off your listing.
Chopped Broccoli and Brussels Sprouts Salad
This easy salad is the proper method so as to add some greens (Brussels sprouts! Broccoli!) to your plate this vacation. Made with vibrant recent produce, nutrient-dense chopped pecans, and a tangy selfmade honey mustard French dressing dressing, it’s salad you’ll be able to prep forward of time (no wilted lettuce) which is a big-time win in my guide.
Greek Yogurt Biscuits
The Greek yogurt in these biscuits bumps up the quantity of protein in every biscuit in a method that makes them much more filling and satisfying, to not point out completely scrumptious, particularly when topped with a smear of butter and jelly. They’re a “good-for-you” biscuit however the taste makes them completely worthy of a Thanksgiving meal, particularly should you serve them with selfmade honey butter.
Cranberry Sauce
My important requirement for a cranberry sauce recipe is that’s be one that comes with orange juice or orange zest into the combo. The recent citrus from oranges complement the tartness of the cranberries so properly! Sally nails it on this simple 5-ingredient recipe for a easy cranberry sauce!
Sauteed French Inexperienced Beans with Toasted Almonds
I’m not one for conventional inexperienced bean casserole. It’s too mushy and soupy and simply not for me. However this recipe? Oh sure!! Sauteed inexperienced beans are elevated to Thanksgiving-worthy standing with this recipe because of sesame oil, garlic, a contact of brown sugar and crisp, toasted almonds. And it’s a 20-minute stovetop recipe so no must take up coveted oven area!
Prompt Pot Mashed Potatoes
Confession: I hate making mashed potatoes. I discover them tedious and less-than-fun to organize. It’s dish I’ll fortunately offload to anybody else who gives to make them. (I as soon as served instantaneous mashed potatoes throughout Friendsgiving and folks really requested me for the recipe so if ya must take a Thanksgiving shortcut right here and there, I say DO IT.) However I’ll admit Thanksgiving doesn’t really feel like Thanksgiving with out mashed potatoes and fortunately Prompt Pot mashed potato recipes exist on the market for individuals like me who need them to be low-maintenance. The above recipe is a good one and checks all of my containers: Straightforward to organize, easy and scrumptious! If you happen to’re like me and my dad, ensure you serve them with peas and gravy! Don’t knock that mixture ’til ya attempt it.
Query of the Day
- What’s your all-time favourite Thanksgiving dish?
I’m all in regards to the stuffing, child!!!
