Impress your fellow potluck attendees with these crowd-pleasing Thanksgiving potluck side dishes. Whether you're a fan of sweet or savory, there's a dish here that will steal the show!
Thanksgiving potluck dinners are a cherished tradition – think turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce shared with loved ones.
But let's not overlook the importance of those delicious sides!
If you're looking to elevate your Thanksgiving feast, I've got some incredible potluck side dish ideas.
From comforting classics like green bean casserole to inventive twists on cranberry sauce, there's something here for everyone to enjoy.
So gather 'round the table, give thanks, and try out these irresistible Thanksgiving potluck side dish recipes.
Why You'll Love These Potluck Side Dishes for Thanksgiving
These side dishes are perfect for Thanksgiving for a few reasons:
- Traditional with a twist: From classic mashed potatoes to innovative takes on green bean casserole, these side dishes offer a mix of familiarity and excitement.
- Comforting: Thanksgiving is all about comfort food, and these side dishes deliver with hearty flavors and satisfying textures.
- Shareable: Potluck dinners are all about sharing, and these side dishes are designed for everyone to enjoy.
Tips for Thanksgiving Potluck Side Dishes
Here are a few tips to help you make the most of your Thanksgiving potluck experience:
- Plan ahead: Coordinate with other guests to ensure a variety of dishes and avoid duplicates.
- Consider dietary restrictions: When choosing your dish, consider your fellow diners' dietary restrictions or preferences.
- Bring serving utensils: Don't forget to bring them for your dish to make it easy for everyone to enjoy.
Thanksgiving Potluck Side Dishes
Looking to impress at this year's Thanksgiving potluck? Check out these mouthwatering side dish recipes that will have everyone asking for seconds!
These gluten-free Garlic Butter Roasted Brussels Sprouts make the perfect vegetable side dish. They’re crispy, lemony, and buttery, not bitter at all! The best part is that you’ll whip up these stovetop Brussels sprouts in minutes.
These sourdough dinner rolls are so soft and buttery! They’re made with a brioche dough and have a pull-apart texture.
Southern baked macaroni and cheese, also called soul food mac and cheese, is the ultimate comfort food. Creamy, rich, ooey-gooey, super cheesy, with crispy browned cheese edges, no one can resist perfectly baked mac and cheese.
This loaded hashbrown casserole is a delicious make-ahead side dish perfect for potlucks or Thanksgiving. It's easy to make and can be kept in the fridge or freezer.
Try this Truffle Mashed Potatoes: a gourmet twist on a budget! We’re using affordable truffle oil and parmesan cheese to elevate this classic side dish. It adds a touch of luxury to your everyday meals or holiday gatherings without costing a fortune.
This warming roasted butternut squash soup recipe is made with carrots and roasted garlic. Creamy, satisfying and easy vegan soup, full of nutrients and exquisite fall flavors!
Young and old alike love these Maple Bacon Carrots. Pan-roasted to tender perfection and topped with a maple glaze and savory bacon, these carrots are an easy and always-popular Thanksgiving potluck side dish!
This flaky Apple Cranberry Pie is a delightful fall dessert that combines the sweet tartness of apples with the tangy burst of cranberries. Go ahead and take it to all your potluck gatherings.
These Chipotle-Sloped Sweet Potatoes are always a hit at my house. They have been my go-to side dish for holiday potlucks!
This Vegan Green Bean Casserole is a must for your holiday table! The tender veggies are wrapped in a savory mushroom sauce, topped with crispy fried onions, then baked until hot and bubbly. Your guests will be going back for seconds! This recipe is easy to make, and you can make it ahead of time, too.
Sweet Potato Souffle is velvety smooth, creamy, and topped with a crunchy, buttery pecan crust. Elevate your holiday gatherings with this side dish, guaranteed to leave your guests in awe.
Light and healthy vegan fall harvest salad is as satisfying as it is nutritious: crunchy kale paired with sweet pumpkin, tart Brussels sprouts, crisp apples and pomegranate seeds all merged together with delicious homemade maple-mustard dressing. Perfect Thanksgiving harvest salad that everyone will love!
This sausage and herb stuffing is the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving. It is so easy to make and can easily be prepped ahead of time.
This triple orange cranberry sauce earns rave reviews every time. It's ready in minutes and is worth keeping on hand. Perfect as one of your Thanksgiving potluck side dishes!
This is the best sweet potato casserole, topped with crunchy candied pecans and marshmallows . It’s the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving dinner!
So whether you're bringing a dish to share or trying a little bit of everything, these Thanksgiving potluck side dishes will surely be a hit at your holiday gathering.
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Thanks for reading!
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