Are you planning out your Thanksgiving menu? For me, the meal is all about the sides. Turkey is OK, but I’d much rather fill my plate with side dishes. There are a few things that I consider a must for a good Thanksgiving meal – creamy  mashed potatoes, fresh cranberry sauce, and my Aunt Evelyn’s cooked carrots. The more options of side dishes, the better. I don’t really care for stuffing though (it’s just kinda boring, give me a spoonful of mashed potatoes over stuffing any day).

Below I’ve compiled 20 different side dishes that would be perfect for your Thanksgiving table.

20 Thanksgiving Side Dishes

1. Amazing Cranberry Sauce (Simply {Darr}ling)
2. Sliced Cinnamon Apples (Simply {Darr}ling)
3. Ham Potato Casserole (Simply {Darr}ling)
4. Acorn Squash with Maple Glaze (The Kitchen is my Playground)
5. Crock Pot Green Bean Casseroles (Menu of Musing)
6. Cranberry Butter (Juggling Act Mama)
7. Garlic & Herb Feta Mashed Potatoes (Juggling Act Mama)
8. Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes (Juggling Act Mama)
9. Sweet Potato Casserole (One Creative Mommy)
10. Roasted Cauliflower (Frugal Living Mom)
11. Sweet Potato Casserole (Oh Taste And See)
12. Broccoli Casserole (Simply Stacie)
13. Sweet Potatoes in Orange Cups (Robyn’s Online World)
14. Orange Cranberry Sauce (Robyn’s Online World)
15. Creamy Mashed Potatoes (The Dinner Mom)
16. Maple Glazed Carrots (Confessions of an Over-Worked Mom)
17. Green Beans (One Creative Mommy)
18. Butternut Squash (Taking Time For Mommy)
19. Squash Braid (Saving Cents with Sense)
20. Thyme Roasted Vegetables (Lavende & Lemonade)

Are any of these going to make your Thanksgiving table this year? What do you consider a must have item in your Thanksgiving meal?