PART OF Thanksgiving: Side Dishes
21 Make-Ahead Side Dishes for Thanksgiving
Save your sanity on Thanksgiving Day by having a few of these make-ahead sides at the ready.
Sweet Potato Souffle
"Being from Louisiana, this definitely passes the comfort food test with flying stars! I cook this every Thanksgiving for my family."
-GoBugsy
Creamy Macaroni & Cheese
"This recipe is unbelievable! It is like little bites of heaven. I will be recommending to all of my friends and family."
-Chef #1554474
Cheese-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
"These easily portable potatoes can be prepared ahead of time and are ready-to-eat after a quick reheat."
-FKKeysJen
Pecan-Stuffed Mushrooms
"These mushrooms were little bites of heaven! I added a small handful of gorgonzola before stuffing the mushrooms. This was a great make-ahead recipe."
-KPD
Cornbread Casserole
With both cornbread mix and creamed corn, this'll definitely be the softest cornbread you've ever baked.
Make-Ahead Twice-Baked Potatoes
"These were so light, fluffy and a huge time-saver. Making the potatoes ahead and having them ready to go made everyone very happy."
-Lucky in Bayview
Cranberry Sauce
"My daughter made this sauce for Thanksgiving and it was a real hit. The tangy and sweet combination tastes even better after a couple of days so it could be prepared ahead of time."
-BeckyF
Seasoned Green Beans
"A healthy, fast, freezer-friendly vegetable side dish. These are super. Everyone loved them, including the kids."
-StephanieZ
Spinach Balls
"These were great. My teenagers even liked them. I made the balls ahead of time and baked them a few minutes before serving."
-CaramelPie
Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy
"This worked out wonderfully for us at Thanksgiving. What a great idea and saves so much time the day of!"
-Linda's Busy Kitchen
Creamy Ranch Mashed Potatoes
"So yummy! I think these potatoes will be the 'regular' from now on! I love the that these can be made ahead...GREAT!"
-kittycatmom
Creamy Broccoli Casserole
"So creamy and tasty! I had rice with the dish for supper last night, and I was full and satisfied."
-shaunasimoneau
Freezer Dinner Rolls
"These came together FAST. I baked six of them for supper, and they were wonderful. Soft and delicious."
-Mama's Kitchen (Hope)
Freezable Quick Cheese Biscuits
"These biscuits were great. They were very easy to make and would complement any dish perfectly."
-MsSally
Butternut Squash & Parmesan Gratin
"Can I give this recipe 10 stars? It is absolutely delicious. I loved the contrast of flavors and textures."
-Debbwl
Maple-Glazed Carrots
"My family wanted a new side dish for Thanksgiving and this fit the bill. They were easy and delicious — my favorite kind of recipe."
-The Happy Housewife
Crescent Roll Dough
"Exactly what I was looking for! The perfect crescent roll recipe for the bread machine. This was scrumptious!"
-lolablitz
Freezable Baked Potatoes
"This was an excellent way to make freezable baked potatoes. They heat up well in the microwave and the flavors blend so well together."
-~Nimz~
Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
"These are my all-time favorite mashed potatoes! I would have never thought to use cream cheese, but it went so well."
-Melibug