Hosting or heading to a Thanksgiving potluck this year? These 25+ make-ahead side dish ideas will help you breeze through the holiday with less stress and more flavor. 🦃 From creamy mashed potatoes and savory stuffing to roasted veggies, casseroles, and fresh salads, every dish can be prepped in advance—so you can focus on family, friends, and fun. Delicious, dependable, and crowd-approved, these sides are guaranteed to be the star of any Thanksgiving table.
Easy Crack Green Beans – The Addictive Side Dish You’ll Crave Every Time!
If you think green beans are boring, buckle up — these Crack Green Beans are here to change your mind. Tender green beans tossed in a sweet-savory buttery glaze with crisp bacon… it’s the side dish that steals the spotlight every single time. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or when you want an easy veggie that tastes like a treat.
This dish is simple, cozy, and unbelievably irresistible — one bite and you’ll understand the hype!…get full recipes
Easy Made Butternut Squash Apple Bake
This Butternut Squash Apple Bake is the ultimate cozy side dish for fall or holiday meals. Sweet roasted butternut squash and tender apples come together with a touch of cinnamon, nutmeg, and a buttery brown sugar topping for a dish that’s warm, comforting, and totally irresistible.
Perfect for Thanksgiving, Sunday dinners, or whenever you want a simple seasonal treat…get full recipes
Easy Made Glazed Carrots – Sweet, Tender, and Totally Irresistible
These Glazed Carrots are a classic side dish that transforms humble carrots into a sweet, tender, buttery delight. Perfect for holidays, family dinners, or any time you want a side that everyone will actually fight over.
Why You’ll Love These Glazed Carrots…get full recipes
Easy Made Cheesy Scalloped Sweet Potatoes
These Scalloped Sweet Potatoes are a warm, creamy, and cheesy side dish that turns simple sweet potatoes into a comfort-food masterpiece. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any weeknight dinner that deserves a touch of indulgence.
