These 28 Thanksgiving Side Dishes Are So Good, You'll Forget About the Turkey

This delicious casserole is guaranteed to take your Thanksgiving dinner to the next level. With a creamy homemade roux and a crispy French onion topping, this side dish is rich and tangy while still being fairly easy to make.

Give your dinner a touch of elegance with this salty-sweet appetizer that only takes 15 minutes to make. Best served with bread or potatoes, this rich dish is sure to impress and become a mainstay at all of your family dinners.

This side dish not only makes use of in-season autumnal vegetables, but it also takes almost no work to make. After cutting and seasoning your choice of root vegetables, the dish spends the rest of the time in the oven, leaving you with more time to focus on other things.

Forget store-bought gravy and make your own version this year. Besides being ridiculously easy to make, this dish is also loaded with smoky and savory flavors, making it the perfect accompaniment to other dishes you're serving for Thanksgiving.

Impress your guests with this gorgeous dish that looks way harder to make than it actually is. The innovative combination of savory roasted squash and sweet apple cider is sure to satisfy even the biggest meat eater.

There's so much more you can do with green beans besides sautéing them. This quick and healthy side dish is all made in one pot, making your Thanksgiving cleanup just a bit easier.

This gratin uses cauliflower instead of potato, and it totally works, allowing the cheddar flavor to really shine. Rich and creamy, this cheesy side dish is a great addition to any of your holiday dinners.

Stuffing is often looked over when compared to other dishes served at Thanksgiving, but this tasty recipe demands attention. Use homemade cornbread if you have it on hand, but if not, don't worry about going the store-bought route; just make sure you do use cornbread, as the sweetness mellows out the spiciness of the chorizo and takes this stuffing to the next level.

Butternut squash is one of the best ingredients you can cook with during the Fall, making it a great addition to this hearty and healthy salad. With fresh mint, parsley, dried cranberries, and feta, this might not be the most traditional Thanksgiving side dish, but it's definitely worth trying.

This savory side dish might not be traditional, but it makes for a nice change of pace from the classic stuffing or mashed potatoes. With huge chunks of artichoke and lots of ooey-gooey cheese, this dish is not only great for Thanksgiving but any other holiday as well.

These roasted mushrooms are guaranteed to become a staple at your house, even when it isn't Thanksgiving. With garlic, Parmesan cheese, and balsamic vinegar, this dish takes almost no effort to make and is perfect for any guests who may be looking for low-carb or gluten-free dishes.

The key to making this tasty stuffing is to dry your own bread instead of buying the store-bought bread cubes; this allows you to not only pick good-quality bread, but it also prevents your bread cubes from becoming stale. The combination of apples and cranberries is Thanksgiving appropriate and makes a great accompaniment to your more savory side dishes.

Mac and cheese always makes for a great side dish, but add butternut squash to the equation and you've got an autumnal-inspired recipe that will make everyone forget about the turkey. Make sure to top your dish with lots of crispy bacon, because why not?

This incredibly easy recipe is not only healthy, but it looks great too! With three kinds of beans, fresh onion, and bell peppers, this salad is a perfect palate cleanser.

Mashed potatoes are a classic addition to Thanksgiving dinners, but this cheesy version is going to give the dish a new place in your heart. With nutty Gruyère cheese and sweet caramelized onions, you're going to wonder why you haven't been making this version of mashed potatoes your whole life.

Mashed potatoes are so last year; change things up with this simple smashed potato recipe that is both creamy and crispy. It's ridiculously easy to prep; feel free to experiment with cheese or other herbs as you please.

Everyone knows jarred store-bought cranberry sauce is inferior to the homemade stuff, and this version takes the deliciousness even further with the addition of port and orange liqueur. Make it up to two weeks ahead of time to make Thanksgiving Day easier for yourself.

Some people may say that rice takes up valuable stomach space on Thanksgiving, but trust us when we say that this recipe is well worth the carbs. This Cajun-inspired dish includes turkey sausage and lots of aromatics, making it incredibly flavorful.

Impress your guests with this gorgeous carrot side dish that is as tasty as it is healthy. It tastes great served alongside chicken, pork, and, of course, turkey.

Who knew pickling could be so easy? These pickled beets can be made weeks ahead of time and are a nice way to cut any richness you may have with dishes. Eat them with turkey or use theem as a topping for salads.

Every great meal needs a salad to go with it, including Thanksgiving, and this tasty roasted broccoli salad with feta and pine nuts will make even the pickiest eater ask for seconds. Feel free to add other ingredients based on your own preferences and those of your dinner guests (might we suggest crispy bacon bits?).

There's nothing easier than making a tray of rosemary roasted root vegetables for Thanksgiving. With an assortment of seasonal ingredients like brussels sprouts, baby potatoes, carrots, and sweet potatoes, this dish not only looks good, but it tastes good, too. Just make sure to cut your veggies roughly the same size so they cook evenly.

This country mushroom gravy is the perfect addition to Thanksgiving dinner and can easily be made vegetarian or vegan, depending on your dietary preferences. Serve it with just about anything (but we recommend biscuits).

This recipe takes very little effort to make, but that doesn't mean you won't be impressed by it. With corn, garlic, chives, and, of course, bacon, you already know this is going to taste good.

This version of stuffing has everything you could ever want in a Thanksgiving side dish: cheese, sausage, butter, and bread. Because you're soaking the bread in butter before sticking it in the oven, don't worry about using fresh bread; this is the one time the store-bought cubes will work better.

Wrapping anything in bacon guarantees that people are going to fall in love with it, and these green bean bundles are no exception. Incredibly easy to make, these are perfect for Thanksgiving or any other dinner when you need to sneak in some vegetables.

While hummus may not be a classic Thanksgiving side dish, there's no denying that pumpkin makes everything more autumnal, and this savory pumpkin hummus makes everything more delicious. Use it as a spread on your biscuits or eat it alongside your roasted veggies. No matter how you use it, it's sure to taste good.

This tasty twist on creamed spinach is loaded with cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, cream cheese, and sour cream, making it unbelievably rich and tasty. Serve it alongside the rest of your Thanksgiving dinner or as an appetizer with chips.