16 Traditional Thanksgiving Side Dishes to Be Grateful For

Use your favorite cornbread—whether homemade or store-bought—for this recipe. The traditional Thanksgiving flavors, such as earthy herbs and nuts, in this stuffing are enhanced by cooking the vegetables in bacon fat.

How sweet it is! What would Thanksgiving be without sweet potatoes covered in marshmallows? Make the mixture up to one day in advance and store in the refrigerator, then top with marshmallows just before baking until the casserole is hot and marshmallows have melted and browned.

Martha loves serving her mother's special mashed potatoes on Thanksgiving. Wondering what makes them so unique? The secret ingredient is cream cheese, which adds a luscious whipped texture and milky flavor.

This is one of the easiest and simplest ways to prepare Brussels sprouts—and that's what makes them so good! In addition to salt and pepper, all you need for this delicious side is three ingredients: Brussels sprouts, olive oil, lemon juice.

This is the only buttermilk biscuit recipe you'll ever need. Form them the day before Thanksgiving and store in the refrigerator. Bake the biscuits just before the big feast so they're warm when they hit the dinner plate.

The nutty flavor and meaty texture of chestnuts are divine in this classic stuffing recipe.

This sweet vegetable side hardly needs dressing up. Sweet potatoes pack in so much bright flavor and color that a pat of butter and a couple of tablespoons of brown sugar is all that's needed to take this side into the winner's circle.

Skip the canned variety and make this delicious, flavorful cranberry sauce instead. A dash of cinnamon and fresh orange zest and juice are the perfect light enhancements to tart cranberries.

Green bean casserole just got even better with this fried shallot topping—they're crispy, savory, and the most enticing garnish. Dig in!

The quintessential roll recipe from the famed Boston hotel deserves a place on your Thanksgiving table. They're buttery, flaky, and absolutely timeless.

Pick up a bundle of carrots from a nearby farm stand because this recipe really lets their sweet, earthy flavor shine. A quick poach in water, then a butter glaze is all these vegetables need to wow guests on Thanksgiving.

A good stuffing is made with the following ingredients—hearty, crusty bread, flavorful homemade turkey stock, plenty of aromatics such as fresh rosemary and thyme, and chopped vegetables like onions and celery. This recipe has all of that with one special addition: chopped toasted pecans.

Here's an all-time Thanksgiving favorite! A whole head of peeled garlic cloves is boiled right in with the diced potatoes, softening the flavor of the garlic. Substitute cream for some of the milk in this recipe to make the potatoes extra luxurious.

This cornbread recipe doesn't stray too far from the classic. Chopped fresh sage adds an earthy flavor while honey brings sweetness. That super-moist texture and richness is all thanks to a combination of buttermilk and whole milk. Serve it right in the skillet for a pretty presentation.

Creamy, crispy, and wonderfully indulgent, scalloped potatoes are an instant crowd pleaser. A pinch of nutmeg adds just the right amount of warmth and spice to this classic gratin.