25 Most Pinned Thanksgiving & Christmas Side Dish Recipes

Looking for the best side dish recipes for Thanksgiving and Christmas? We’ve rounded up the most popular holiday side dish recipes, from the Best Green Bean Casserole and Dreamiest Mashed Potatoes to Crockpot Pecan Stuffing and Bourbon Maple Roasted Carrots. These holiday side dish recipes are sure-hits on your holiday table!

Looking for more popular Thanksgiving recipes? You’ll love this Easy Cranberry Sauce and 21 Delicious Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Recipes.

Let’s face it, turkey may be the ‘star’ of the Thanksgiving dinner but what we really crave are those incredible side dishes! Stuffing, potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, the works– side dishes are the jewels in the Thanksgiving crown. So which recipes are the BEST of the BEST?

We’ve found 25 of the MOST PINNED side dishes, perfect not only for your Thanksgiving table but for all your special meals, holidays and beyond. So this holiday season say no to boxed mac and cheese, and try some of these instead!

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25 Most Popular Thanksgiving and Christmas Side Dish Recipes

I’ve broken up the recipes by key ingredient so you can try a new twist on the classics for your Christmas or Thanksgiving Feast.

Carrots

Carrots are a great way to add a little color to your table, but toss in some honey or maple syrup and your tase buds will thank you.
Honey Maple Roasted Carrots | The Cafe Sucre Farine
Honey Glazed Baby Carrots | Damn Delicious
Bourbon Maple Glazed Carrots | Cooking & Beer

Corn

Sure corn on the cob is the perfect summer side, but holiday season calls for something different. Try these for a little extra flavor:
Slow Cooker Creamed Corn | Damn Delicious
Creamy White Cheddar Baked Corn | 3 Boys Unprocessed
Corn Casserole | Seeded at the Table

Green Beans

Parents trying to sneak green beans onto their kids plates is a holiday tradition. Why not make some they’ll be returning to for seconds?
The Best Green Bean Casserole | The Novice Chef
Firehouse Green Beans | Julie Blanner

Potatoes

Meat and potatoes. What more do you need for a filling holiday meal? Sure a few minutes in the microwave long with a healthy slab of butter is enough to make a passable potato, but why not elevate this staple with one of these recipes?
Crispy Potato Roast | Joyously Domestic
Loaded Potato Casserole | Gal on a Mission
The Creamiest, Dreamiest Mashed Potatoes | Cooking for Keeps
Pioneer Woman’s Potatoes Au Gratin | Roxana’s Home Baking

Brussels sprouts

The punchline in too many food jokes, Brussels sprouts can be a surprise with the help of some crispy bacon.
Pan Seared Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries and Pecans | Rachel Schultz
Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon | A Family Feast

Sweet Potatoes

Move beyond the marshmallows vs no marshmallows debate with these new favorites.
Garlic Sweet Potato Mash | Skinny Taste
Sweet Potato Casserole | Seeded at the Table

Cranberries

It’s not a Thanksgiving menu without cranberries. Whether you like the classic jellied version or working that distinct flavor into a stuffing or salad, give these recipes a try.
Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad | Creme de la Crumb
Cranberry Fluff | Real Housemoms
Crock Pot Cranberry Pecan Stuffing | The Creative Bite

Butternut Squash

Tender and sweet, butternut squash is the cozy star of any holiday table.
Parmesan Butternut Squash Gratin | Betty Crocker
Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash | Chew Out Loud

And more!

Creamed Spinach Gratin | Food Network
The Ultimate Parmesan Roasted Broccoli | Jo Cooks
Roasted Asparagus with Garlic and Parmesan | Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
Parmesan Garlic Roasted Mushrooms | My Kitchen Escapades

Best Kitchen Tools for Prepping Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Use a slowcooker crockpot as a handy way to cook food without taking up valuable oven and stovetop space. Check out these 20 slowcooker recipes for Thanksgiving for great ways to use it!

A sharp knife will make Thanksgiving prep a cinch. This chef’s knife is my favorite.

Need to keep side dishes warm? We love using an electric buffet server for this purpose.

Using white serveware allows the food to shine and can be used in any season. Plus it looks beautiful and you can add colorful accent pieces to ‘pop’ on your holiday table.

More Helpful Thanksgiving Ideas

• Free Printable Thanksgiving Planner and Menu Checklist
• Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce
• 27 Cozy Thanksgiving Decor Ideas
• 20 Prep-Ahead Thanksgiving Recipes
• 20 Thanksgiving Recipes You Can Make In the Crockpot
• 25 Timesaving Thanksgiving Hacks

Don’t those recipes make you so excited for the upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday food extravaganza? I might need to test drive a few ahead of time and pick our favorites for the big day.

Which of these most-pinned recipes will be gracing your Thanksgiving table?