32 Side Dishes Perfect for your Thanksgiving Potluck
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and it’s time to get good and hungry! Whether you’re hosting a potluck at your house or bringing a side dish to Friendsgiving, this collection of Thanksgiving potluck side dishes is sure to give you some inspiration.
Thanksgiving appetizers
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Sausage Stuffing Balls
Delicious, soft and juicy sausage stuffing balls made with sausage, apple, garlic and herbs. These are perfect for any festive spread! Meatballs can be kept warm in a slow cooker and served with toothpicks.
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Parmesan Truffle Deviled Eggs
No holiday potluck is complete without a tray of deviled eggs. Instead of your go-to recipe, try these modern parmesan truffle deviled eggs!
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Juicy Cranberry Turkey Meatballs
These ground turkey cranberry meatballs are super juicy and make the absolute perfect appetizer for your Thanksgiving dinner. The cranberry sauce is tangy and sweet! Keep them warm in a slow cooker and serve with toothpicks!
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Thanksgiving breads
Breads are the perfect food to bring to a Thanksgiving potluck since they are super portable and can be served room temperature! Individually sized breads like rolls and muffins are great for guests to grab out of a bowl or basket.
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Easy Homemade Cornbread Muffins Recipe
Muffins are the perfect grab-and-go way to serve cornbread this Thanksgiving! You can mix them up with a variety of dinner rolls so everyone can choose their favorite bread side in an easy, single-serve format!
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Cheddar Corn Biscuits (Flaky & Delicious)
These cheddar corn biscuits are the perfect combination of flaky and soft! Packed with flavor and the sweetness of corn. Plus, they can be made ahead of time & frozen too!
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Best Fluffy Dinner Rolls
These old fashioned dinner rolls are soft, fluffy, and so easy to make!
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Sourdough Dinner Rolls with Rosemary
These soft pull-apart Sourdough Dinner Rolls with Rosemary are so fluffy and buttery! The brioche rolls are the perfect Thanksgiving side.
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Brioche Dinner Rolls
The easiest no-knead recipe for homemade soft, fluffy Brioche Dinner Rolls! Perfect for your holiday table and excellent for savory and sweet sandwiches!
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Dressings, Stuffings and Casseroles
A casserole dish full of something is a go-to for potlucks. The best part is there’s no limit to the number of servings you can get out of a single dish.
If there are many guests and many dishes, everyone can have a taste of everything. Fewer guests and fewer food options? Everyone can have a big helping!
If your Thanksgiving dinner host doesn’t have oven space to spare, you’ll want to bake these at home just before traveling and bring them covered with a lid or aluminum foil to retain the heat.
Dressing and Stuffing
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Southern Cornbread Dressing
Old fashioned Southern cornbread dressing uses either homemade buttermilk skillet cornbread or Jiffy corn muffin mix! This dish is loaded with beef, pork, poultry seasoning, and sage for a sausage-like flavor. Easy to make and freeze in advance, it’s a must-have Thanksgiving side!
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Sourdough Sun-Dried Tomato Artichoke Stuffing
This Mediterranean twist on dressing is a huge crowd-pleaser. Save room on your plate for a big pile of this sun-dried tomato and artichoke sun-dried tomato stuffing!
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Baked Everything Bagel Stuffing
This unique take on a Thanksgiving classic makes this Everything Bagel Stuffing a delicious enough side dish to eat all year round!
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Casseroles
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Rosemary Sweet Potato Casserole with Candied Pecans
Whether you like your sweet potatoes sweet or savory, this recipe is sure to satisfy both crowds! The sweet potatoes are mashed with plenty of fresh herbs, and are topped with a beautiful display of candied pecans to give a sophisticated take on this Thanksgiving side dish!
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Fresh Green Bean Casserole with Homemade Mushroom Soup
Serve a crowd with this mostly-from-scratch green bean casserole — with fresh green beans, homemade cream of mushroom soup, and crispy fried onions! Sherry and thyme fill this holiday side dish with extra flavor. Make ahead to make the big day a little easier!
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Sweet Potato Casserole (Ruth’s Chris Recipe)
Sweet Potato Casserole recipe with pecan streusel from the famous Ruth’s Chris steak house, a signature side dish for family holiday dinners!
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Classic sides
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Cinnamon Orange Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry sauce is a must at Thanksgiving, and this homemade version with cinnamon and orange is much more of a treat than the canned jellied stuff!
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Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese
This recipe for slow cooker mac and cheese is rich and creamy with minimal prep time. Plus, dishes that can be cooked or kept warm in a slow cooker are ideal for bringing to potlucks so you don’t have to use precious oven space!
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Mashes and vegetables
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Roasted Garlic Truffle Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes are a must during Thanksgiving – these creamy potatoes get a gourmet makeover by adding roasted garlic and truffle oil. They're so good you don't even need gravy!
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Mashed Rutabaga with Nutmeg
Looking for a unique alternative to mashed potatoes? Once you try mashed rutabaga you'll want to add it to your regular rotation! Rutabaga has so much natural flavor, and the addition of a little nutmeg and brown sugar really takes it to the next level!
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Oven Roasted Beets with Balsamic Glaze
Don’t feel confined to the traditional root vegetable side dishes this Thanksgiving. Try some delicious balsamic roasted beets for something a little different and a striking pop of color on your Thanksgiving table!
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Roast Potatoes with Garlic, Herbs and Parmesan
Just look at the crispy edges on these garlic and herb roasted potatoes! These roast potatoes are crunchy on the outside and light and fluffy in the middle, with a beautiful depth of flavor. This side dish would be an excellent addition to your Thanksgiving spread!
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Creamy Mashed Carrots Recipe (Simple and Delicious)
This mashed carrots recipe is made with simple ingredients. It’s a budget-friendly, hearty side dish you can make without spending much money. This easy side dish is perfect for any occasion.
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Oven Roasted Root Vegetables
For a real showstopper, try this beautiful arrangement of roasted root vegetables. Oven roasted root vegetables are simple to assemble and make a gorgeous addition to your fall table or your holiday meal. Nobody will forget seeing this beauty at their table!
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Easy Green Beans Almondine With Bacon
Don’t be afraid of some green at the table too! Instead of smothering your green beans with cream of mushroom soup, try this bright dish topped with almonds and bacon!
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Roasted Parsnips with Salted Caramel
Fall is the time to let root vegetables take the stage – and I can't think of a more memorable Thanksgiving side dish than these roasted parsnips with salted caramel! It's just the right balance of sweet and salty to satisfy the whole family!
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Thanksgiving salads
Salads are excellent options to bring to a Thanksgiving feast! They’re almost always excellent at room temperature.
To avoid serving a wilted salad, layer moist ingredients on the bottom of a bowl and finish with greens on top. Bring dressing and crunchy toppings separately, and toss when you arrive.
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Butternut Squash Couscous Salad
Butternut Squash Couscous Salad is a healthy and flavorful dish that features roasted butternut squash, pearl couscous, and dried cranberries.
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Shaved Brussels Sprouts Slaw
This Shaved Brussels Sprouts Slaw is crispy, crunchy, tangy, and a touch sweet. It’s the perfect side dish on your Thanksgiving menu or any fall dinner.
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Roasted Pumpkin and Beetroot Salad
Looking for a simple yet impressive fall (or winter) salad recipe? This Roasted Pumpkin and Beetroot Salad is sure to hit the spot!
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Homemade Kale Crunch Salad (Chick-Fil-A)
This kale crunch salad with toasted almonds, feta and apples will convert any kale hater. It’s the best homemade Chick-fil-a kale salad!
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Fall Farro Salad with Butternut Squash
Dive into fall with this hearty fall farro salad that combines your favorite fall flavors into one.
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Roasted Delicata Squash Salad
This Roasted Delicata Squash Salad is loaded with dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, feta, and a tangy maple balsamic vinaigrette.
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Thanksgiving desserts
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No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie with Graham Cracker Crust
This is the lightest, fluffiest peanut butter pie you’ll ever put in your mouth, so go ahead and cut yourself a BIG piece! Topped with a luscious dark chocolate ganache, drizzled with honey, and sprinkled with flaky sea salt, it’s a decadent dessert that you’ll be thinking about all week!
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Mini pecan pies
Mini pecan pies are a convenient, handheld way to serve everybody’s favorite pie at Thanksgiving! They’re two bites and full of that gooey filling that makes pecan pie so good!
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Regardless of what you make, I hope you all have a wonderful and delicious holiday full of food, friends, and family!
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I love the way you put together this post!! It is so well done with so many amazing dishes.
Thanks, Alli! Hope you got some inspiration from it!
Omg, I’m so lucky to have stumbled across this post! My grandma’s just come to stay with us, and I wanna make her visit unforgettable. Your collection will definitely help me with that. I especially LOVE rosemary sweet potato casserole with pecans, parmesan truffle deviled eggs, orange and honey roasted brussel sprouts, and oven roasted root vegetables (this will look absolutely beautiful on the table). I’ve saved these recipes for later. I have no doubts they taste like heaven. Can’t wait to make the dishes myself and present them to my family.
Thank you for this treasure Caroline. Got so much inspiration. I really appreciate all of your hard work and effort. You put so much love into what you’re doing.
I’m so glad to have helped with your Thanksgiving inspiration and I hope your family loves these recipes! Have a great visit with your grandma!