The best part about Thanksgiving is definitely gathering around the table with your family and friends—but the second best part has to be the food. Something about all those delicious traditional dishes just hits different, especially the Thanksgiving sides: mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, roasted vegetables, stuffing. 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. Luckily, 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
2. Cranberry Kale Salad
3. Honey Glazed Carrots
4. Cheddar Broccoli Cauliflower Gratin
5. Balsamic Roasted Vegetables
6. Whipped Goat Cheese with Warm Candied Bacon and Dates
7. Mashed Sweet Potatoes
8. Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes with Caramelized Onions
9. Turmeric Roasted Carrots
10. Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes
11. Maple Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Butternut Squash
12. Green Beans with Shallots and Lemon
13. Beet Salad with Balsamic Dressing
14. Everybody’s Favorite Corn Casserole
15. Creamed Spinach
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17. Cozy Pumpkin Cornbread
18. Cabernet Cranberry and Blueberry Sauce
19. Honey Butter Pumpkin Dinner Rolls
20. Maple-Roasted Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad
21. Simple Braised French Lentils
22. Spinach Bacon Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
23. Sautéed Mushrooms with Garlic
24. Kohlrabi Slaw
25. Fig Honey Ricotta Mascarpone Dip With Crispy Prosciutto
26. Vegetarian Cornbread Stuffing
27. Roasted Pumpkin Wedges With Parmesan Cheese
28. Thanksgiving Turkey Cheese Board
29. Sweet Potato Casserole Bites
30. 15-Minute Orange Cranberry Sauce
