10 Thanksgiving Sides That Are Better Than What Everyone Else Brings

Thanksgiving sides can easily become the dishes everyone talks about, especially when you bring something a little different from the usual lineup. These 10 Thanksgiving Side Dishes are full of comforting flavors and simple enough to fit into a busy holiday meal. You’ll find hearty, flavorful recipes that are worth making room for on your Thanksgiving table.

Mini Mushroom & Gruyère Vol au Vents

These Mini Mushroom & Gruyère Vol au Vents are the elegant little bites that make any party feel extra special. Buttery, flaky puff pastry cups filled with golden sautéed mushrooms in a rich, silky Gruyère cream sauce, then finished with more cheese and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Get the recipe

Garlicky Creamy Brussels Sprouts Au Gratin

This Garlicky Creamy Brussels Sprouts Au Gratin is the cheesy side dish that turns even the biggest sprout skeptic into a fan. Tender Brussels sprouts baked in a bubbling, garlicky cream sauce loaded with melty cheddar and nutty Gruyère, then crowned with a golden, crispy Parmesan crust. Get the recipe

Brie, Cranberries & Walnuts Flatbread

Warm, melty brie and bubbling mozzarella piled onto a crispy flatbread with tart dried cranberries, crunchy toasted walnuts, and a sweet-and-spicy drizzle of hot honey. This Brie, Cranberry & Walnut Flatbread is the kind of appetizer that disappears the second you slice it. Get the recipe

Cornbread Casserole

This Cornbread Casserole is warm, cheesy, and just a little bit sweet, with a soft, spoonable texture that makes it hard to stop at one serving. It’s the kind of side dish that fits right in at a holiday table or alongside a simple weeknight dinner. Get the recipe

Baked Brie with Honey & Pistachios

Baked Brie with Honey and Pistachios is the kind of appetizer you can pull together at the last minute and still feel proud to serve. The warm, melty cheese paired with sweet honey and crunchy pistachios creates a simple but memorable combination. Get the recipe

Creamy Scalloped Potatoes

If there’s one side dish that always disappears fast at the table, it’s Creamy Scalloped Potatoes. This version is extra creamy, garlicky, and rich with Parmesan cheese and fresh thyme. The layers of tender Yukon gold potatoes soak up all that velvety sauce and bake into a golden, bubbling masterpiece. Get the recipe

Herbed Brown Butter Cabbage Wedges

If you’ve only had cabbage boiled or tossed in slaw, this Herb Brown Butter Roasted Cabbage is about to change the game. Roasting gives cabbage crispy caramelized edges and tender centers, and when you top it with nutty brown butter and herb breadcrumbs, it becomes something truly special. Get the recipe

Crispy Sage Potatoes

Crispy Brown Butter Sage Potatoes are the perfect side dish to elevate any meal. These golden, crunchy potatoes are infused with the earthy, aromatic flavor of fresh sage, creating a simple yet irresistible combination. Get the recipe

Roasted Stuffed Pumpkins

When fall rolls around, there’s no better way to embrace the season than with Roasted Stuffed Pumpkins. These mini pumpkins, filled with a savory mixture of kale, cranberries, nuts, and Gruyère cheese, are the perfect side dish to elevate any autumn meal. Get the recipe

Garlic Parmesan Roasted Potato Salad

This Garlic Parmesan Roasted Potato Salad takes everything you love about roasted potatoes, those irresistible crispy edges and deeply savory flavor, and turns them into something you can actually bring to a cookout. Get the recipe