{"id":430713,"date":"2025-10-15T16:57:05","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T09:57:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/?p=430713"},"modified":"2026-01-11T07:00:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T00:00:10","slug":"thanksgiving-side-dishes-with-meat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/thanksgiving-side-dishes-with-meat\/","title":{"rendered":"6+ Feel-Good Thanksgiving Side Dishes with Meat That Will Delight Your Guests!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thanksgiving is not just about the turkey; it\u2019s a time for sharing warmth, laughter, and of course, mouthwatering food. Imagine the joy on your guests&#8217; faces when they encounter delicious side dishes that steal the show. Let&#8217;s explore some scrumptious options that will elevate your holiday feast!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Recipe List and Variations<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/thanksgiving-side-dishes-with-meat\/#Savory_Bacon-Wrapped_Brussels_Sprouts\" >Savory Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/thanksgiving-side-dishes-with-meat\/#Maple-Glazed_Carrots_with_Sausage\" >Maple-Glazed Carrots with Sausage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/thanksgiving-side-dishes-with-meat\/#Cheesy_Potato_Casserole_with_Ham\" >Cheesy Potato Casserole with Ham<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Savory_Bacon-Wrapped_Brussels_Sprouts\"><\/span>Savory Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/33064494\/pexels-photo-33064494.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Savory Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts\" title=\"Savory Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Sylwester Ficek on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/delicious-vegetarian-couscous-with-mushrooms-33064494\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:CadetBlue\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bacon-wrapped-brussels-sprouts-1760452585.jpg\" alt=\"Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/iambaker.net\/bacon-wrapped-brussel-sprouts\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts<\/a><\/strong> from I Am Baker<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.9 (9 reviews). Total Time: 50 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:RosyBrown\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/crispy-bacon-wrapped-parmesan-brussels-sprouts-1760452585.jpg\" alt=\"Crispy Bacon Wrapped Parmesan Brussels Sprouts\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.halfbakedharvest.com\/bacon-wrapped-parmesan-brussels-sprouts\/\" target=\"_blank\">Crispy Bacon Wrapped Parmesan Brussels Sprouts<\/a><\/strong> from Half Baked Harvest<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.4 (165 reviews). <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:LightSalmon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bacon-wrapped-brussels-sprouts-1760452585-1.jpg\" alt=\"Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/bacon-wrapped-brussels-sprouts\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts<\/a><\/strong> from The Recipe Critic<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (6 reviews). Total Time: 45 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>These little gems are the perfect combination of crispy, smoky, and slightly sweet. When Brussels sprouts are wrapped in savory bacon and roasted to perfection, they transform into a delightful side dish that everyone will rave about. The cooking technique involves roasting, which enhances the natural flavors while adding a crispy texture.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Brussels sprouts<\/li>\n<li>Bacon strips<\/li>\n<li>Olive oil<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper<\/li>\n<li>Honey (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What makes this dish special is the contrast of flavors and textures. The bitterness of the Brussels sprouts pairs wonderfully with the salty, savory goodness of the bacon. Plus, the satisfaction of sinking your teeth into a crispy piece of bacon wrapped around a tender veggie is unmatched. Serve these at your Thanksgiving table, and watch them disappear faster than you can imagine!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bacon-wrapped-brussels-sprouts-on-the-all-new-pit-boss-1760452595.jpg\" alt=\"Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts on the All-New Pit Boss ...\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EFIcRuB7a3g\" target=\"_blank\">Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts on the All-New Pit Boss &#8230;<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/these-maple-bacon-wrapped-brussel-sprouts-are-such-a-1760452595.jpg\" alt=\"These Maple Bacon Wrapped Brussel Sprouts are such a ...\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CleanAndDeliciousWithDaniSpies\/videos\/maple-bacon-wrapped-brussel-sprouts\/2410136292441870\/\" target=\"_blank\">These Maple Bacon Wrapped Brussel Sprouts are such a &#8230;<\/a><br \/><small>(facebook.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bacon-wrapped-brussels-sprouts-recipe-in-air-fryer-1760452595.jpg\" alt=\"Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts Recipe in Air Fryer\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@girlgonegrilling\/video\/7109241307729628459?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\">Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts Recipe in Air Fryer<\/a><br \/><small>(tiktok.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maple-Glazed_Carrots_with_Sausage\"><\/span>Maple-Glazed Carrots with Sausage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/5718124\/pexels-photo-5718124.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Maple-Glazed Carrots with Sausage\" title=\"Maple-Glazed Carrots with Sausage\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Photo By: Kaboompics.com on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/plate-with-grapes-and-cheese-and-sausage-5718124\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:AntiqueWhite\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/maple-sausage-with-savoury-maple-roasted-vegetables-1760452588.jpg\" alt=\"Maple Sausage with Savoury Maple Roasted Vegetables\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sealandqualityfoods.com\/blogs\/recipes\/maple-sausage-with-savoury-maple-glazed-roasted-vegetables\" target=\"_blank\">Maple Sausage with Savoury Maple Roasted Vegetables<\/a><\/strong> from Sealand Quality Foods<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (1 reviews). Total Time: 50 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Tan\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/maple-glazed-carrots-1760452588.jpg\" alt=\"Maple Glazed Carrots\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pinkowlkitchen.com\/maple-glazed-carrots\/\" target=\"_blank\">Maple Glazed Carrots<\/a><\/strong> from Pink Owl Kitchen<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (2 reviews). <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:LightBlue\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/maple-glazed-roasted-carrots-1760452588.jpg\" alt=\"Maple Glazed Roasted Carrots\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessbykay.com\/maple-glazed-roasted-carrots\/\" target=\"_blank\">Maple Glazed Roasted Carrots<\/a><\/strong> from Wellness by Kay<\/p>\n<p><small><\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>If you want a side dish that\u2019s both colorful and bursting with flavor, look no further! Tender carrots saut\u00e9ed with flavorful sausage and drizzled with maple syrup create a sweet and savory harmony that\u2019s utterly irresistible. This dish is all about saut\u00e9ing, which allows the ingredients to meld together beautifully while keeping that perfect crunch.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Carrots (baby or sliced)<\/li>\n<li>Sausage (your choice: pork, chicken, or turkey)<\/li>\n<li>Maple syrup<\/li>\n<li>Butter<\/li>\n<li>Thyme (fresh or dried)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The combination of natural sweetness from the carrots and the robust flavor of the sausage makes this dish a standout. Drizzling maple syrup adds an extra layer of richness that complements the savory elements perfectly. Plus, the bright orange color of the carrots adds a festive touch to your Thanksgiving spread. Guests will love the unique twist on a classic veggie side!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/maple-glazed-sausages-root-veg-recipe-from-waitrose-1760452598.jpg\" alt=\"Maple-glazed sausages &amp; root veg recipe from Waitrose\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EeeNt_dyF5E\" target=\"_blank\">Maple-glazed sausages &amp; root veg recipe from Waitrose<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pigs-in-blanket-sausage-wheel-with-maple-balsamic-herby-1760452598.jpg\" alt=\"Pigs in blanket sausage wheel with maple balsamic herby ...\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DCl8WeQsyD-\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pigs in blanket sausage wheel with maple balsamic herby &#8230;<\/a><br \/><small>(instagram.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/maple-dijon-sausage-roasted-fall-vegetables-easy-sheet-1760452598.jpg\" alt=\"Maple Dijon Sausage &amp; Roasted Fall Vegetables | Easy Sheet ...\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cQSigAB4Rag\" target=\"_blank\">Maple Dijon Sausage &amp; Roasted Fall Vegetables | Easy Sheet &#8230;<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cheesy_Potato_Casserole_with_Ham\"><\/span>Cheesy Potato Casserole with Ham<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/33042510\/pexels-photo-33042510.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Cheesy Potato Casserole with Ham\" title=\"Cheesy Potato Casserole with Ham\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Meliha Ljaljic on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/golden-baked-cheese-and-potato-casserole-33042510\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Salmon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cheesy-ham-potato-bake-1760452591.jpg\" alt=\"Cheesy Ham Potato Bake\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/229370\/cheesy-ham-potato-bake\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cheesy Ham Potato Bake<\/a><\/strong> from Allrecipes<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.6 (273 reviews). Total Time: 1 hr 10 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:SkyBlue\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cheesy-ham-potato-casserole-1760452591.jpg\" alt=\"Cheesy Ham &amp; Potato Casserole\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/ham-potato-casserole\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cheesy Ham &amp; Potato Casserole<\/a><\/strong> from Sally&#039;s Baking Addiction<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.9 (51 reviews). Total Time: 1 hr 15 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:LightBlue\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ham-and-potato-casserole-recipe-1760452591.jpg\" alt=\"Ham and Potato Casserole Recipe\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/ham-and-potato-casserole-recipe-23244817\" target=\"_blank\">Ham and Potato Casserole Recipe<\/a><\/strong> from The Kitchn<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.5 (4 reviews). Total Time: 1 hr 55 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>This comforting casserole is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Creamy potatoes layered with chunks of ham and topped with gooey cheese create a warm and hearty dish that everyone will adore. The technique here involves baking, which allows the flavors to meld and the top to get beautifully golden brown.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Potatoes (russet or Yukon gold)<\/li>\n<li>Diced ham<\/li>\n<li>Cheddar cheese (shredded)<\/li>\n<li>Sour cream<\/li>\n<li>Butter<\/li>\n<li>Onion powder<\/li>\n<li>Garlic powder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This casserole is special because it combines comfort food elements in a way that feels indulgent yet familiar. The creaminess of the potatoes with the savory ham and melted cheese creates a symphony of flavors that warms the heart. Plus, it\u2019s a great way to use leftover ham from a previous meal. Your guests won\u2019t be able to resist going back for seconds!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Elevate your Thanksgiving feast with three mouthwatering side dishes that feature savory meat and will leave your guests asking for seconds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":435323,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":5,"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[19771],"internal_tag":[],"class_list":["post-430713","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dinner","tag-thanksgiving-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/430713","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=430713"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/430713\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/435323"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=430713"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=430713"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=430713"},{"taxonomy":"internal_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/internal_tag?post=430713"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}