25+ Cheap Thanksgiving Side Dishes Recipes

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50+ Cheap Thanksgiving Side Dishes

We split this list into a few categories so you could easily find what you’re looking for.

There are vegetable side dishes and side salads, potato side dishes, breads, and miscellaneous sides.

Vegetable Side Dishes And Side Salads

Green Beans With Lemon And Garlic

If you’re looking for a simple side dish, these Green Beans With Lemon And Garlic are it.

The green beans are sauteed, garlic is added, and then seasoning and juice from a fresh lemon finish the dish.

Air Fryer Green Bean Fries

A great way to make green beans a little more exciting is to dredge them in flour and bread crumbs, then air fry them until they’re golden brown.

These Air Fryer Green Bean Fries will be a big hit with your whole family, so make more than you think you’ll need to feed your crowd.

Roasted Panko Parmesan Broccoli

​The easiest way to make broccoli is by roasting it.

A sprinkle of olive oil, panko, and parmesan cheese makes this a really delicious side dish.

Vegetarian Brussels Sprouts Casserole

Brussels sprouts are such a quintessential side dish for Thanksgiving.

But, if you want to make it a little different for Thanksgiving dinner this year, this Vegetarian Brussels Sprouts Casserole, which is packed with cheese, is for you.

Oven-Roasted Carrots

Carrots are great, but Oven-Roasted Carrots are even better.

Cooking them until they caramelize on the edges make such a sweet side dish that doesn’t have any added maple syrup or brown sugar for sweetness.

Oven-Roasted Corn With Husks

Boiling corn is easy, but it isn’t as great as Oven-Roasted Corn With Husks is.

You just throw the corn on a baking sheet and bake it in the oven. Since the oven is already on because cooking the turkey, this makes it so easy to roast your corn too.

Creamy Cheesy Brussels Sprouts With Bacon

One of my favorite Thanksgiving side dishes is this Creamy Cheesy Brussels Sprouts With Bacon. Every time I make this brussels sprouts recipe, there aren’t any leftovers.

It has bacon and cream and lots of cheese. What’s not to love?

Oven-Roasted Asparagus

Asparagus isn’t everyone’s favorite Thanksgiving side dish, but you’ll please almost everyone with this recipe. 

The secret is the crispy parmesan cheese that adds a ton of flavor.

Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

Stuffed mushrooms are such a popular Thanksgiving side dish. And there’s a good reason for that. They’re so easy. You make the mixture, stuff the mushrooms, and bake alongside your turkey.

​You could make these ahead of time and serve them as appetizers too, if you wanted.

Broccoli Salad

My mom has been making this Broccoli Salad for as long as I can remember and it’s always a huge hit.

​It’s bacon, onion, and broccoli that marinates overnight, which means you can make it ahead of time. And you still get the perfect crunch of the broccoli when you serve it the next day.

Bacon And Brussels Sprouts

​Bacon makes everything better.

And if you’re not sure if your company will like brussels sprouts, this Bacon And Brussels Sprouts is a good way to ease them into it.

Mini Tomato Pies

If you can’t decide between bread and vegetables, have the best of both with these Mini Tomato Pies.

These mini pies are made from puff pastry, which makes them super easy since you’re not making dough.

Super Simple Sauteed String Beans

Fresh produce is so good. If you can get some fresh string beans, this Super Simple Sauteed String Beans is delicious.

It’s definitely one of the most easy Thanksgiving side dishes on this list. So if you need something simple, this is it.

Simple Sautéed Kale

I am obsessed with kale. I haven’t ever met a kale side dish I didn’t like.

The easiest way to ease people into kale is this Simple Sautéed Kale recipe. It’s light, fresh, and really easy to make.

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

No Thanksgiving dinner is complete without mashed potatoes. So of course, our favorite classic Creamy Mashed Potatoes recipe is on this list.

The potatoes are mixed with butter, sour cream, and heavy cream to give it a really nice creamy texture that your whole family will love.

Mini Pommes Annas

I love how pretty Mini Pommes Annas look when they’re served. The delicate potato stacks are just so cute.

So definitely make these to serve on Thanksgiving day.

Loaded Poutine Twice Baked Potatoes

One of my most popular potato recipes are these Loaded Poutine Twice Baked Potatoes.

These twice baked potatoes are stuffed with cheese and topped with crispy bacon bits, sour cream, and green onion.

Stuffed Sweet Potato Casserole

You have to have sweet potatoes on your Thanksgiving menu.

But, a traditional sweet potato casserole is so overdone. Instead, go with our Stuffed Sweet Potato Casserole, which is basically single serve versions of that traditional dish.

Parmesan Potato Rounds

Parmesan Potato Rounds are a great way to get potatoes on your table, but in a way that people will still have room for other foods in their stomach.

The potatoes are cut with a mandolin, seasoned, and baked. They’re easy and so good.

Loaded Baked Potato Salad

If you’re looking for a more interesting potato salad, this Loaded Baked Potato Salad is it.

It’s packed with sour cream, bacon, cheese, and green onions. It’ll be your new favorite potato salad recipe.

Breads

Cheesy Zucchini Cornbread Casserole

Cornbread is really popular at Thanksgiving. But, don’t make a plain box of cornbread. Instead, make our Cheesy Zucchini Cornbread Casserole.

Tons of zucchini and cheese are added to the cornbread mix, then topped with more cheese and baked. It’s so good.

Grilled Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread

If you want a little spice in your cornbread, this Grilled Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread is for you.

So many components of this cornbread is grilled, giving it a ton of really rich flavors.

Cheddar Garlic Pull Apart Muffins

Growing up, we used to make refrigerated biscuits for Thanksgiving and spend so much time pulling them apart, layer by layer.

I bet that’s why I love these Cheddar Garlic Pull Apart Muffins, which are three pieces baked together and really fun to pull apart.

Prosciutto Bread (aka Lard Bread)

Prosciutto Bread is such a classic Italian bread.

So, if you want to add a little meat bread or a taste of Italy to your Thanksgiving dinner, this is the way to do it.

Miscellaneous Side Dishes

Deviled Eggs With Tajin

Deviled Eggs are such a popular Thanksgiving side dish.

Our version is a little sweeter, with a couple changes, like a sprinkle of Tajin. Try them and you’ll use this recipe from now on.

Corn Casserole

My absolute favorite Thanksgiving side dish is corn casserole. I make it every year because I want to make sure it’s on our menu.

It’s so easy to make with canned corn, butter, sour cream, and corn muffin mix. And tastes even better as leftovers.

More Thanksgiving Recipes:

If you need some more side dishes for Thanksgiving, check out our Thanksgiving main dish casseroles and our Thanksgiving side dish casseroles too.

And don’t forget about your turkey. Try our Dutch Oven Turkey Breast if you’re having a small gathering and our Deep Fried Turkey recipe if you’re having an adventurous one. Whichever way you make a turkey, make sure to have Leftover Turkey Soup the next day.

Which of these cheap Thanksgiving side dishes recipes are you going to make this year? Let us know in the comments.