{"id":432687,"date":"2025-10-15T16:57:04","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T09:57:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/?p=432687"},"modified":"2026-01-11T07:00:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T00:00:11","slug":"thanksgiving-dinner-with-sides","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/thanksgiving-dinner-with-sides\/","title":{"rendered":"6+ Favorite Sides to Elevate Your Thanksgiving Dinner to Perfection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thanksgiving is a time for gathering with loved ones and sharing delicious food that warms the soul. The main dish may be the star of the show, but the sides are what truly make the meal memorable. Get ready to impress your guests with these irresistible side dishes that are sure to elevate your Thanksgiving feast!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 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-dinner-with-sides\/#Garlic_Parmesan_Roasted_Brussels_Sprouts\" >Garlic Parmesan Roasted 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-dinner-with-sides\/#Creamy_Mashed_Sweet_Potatoes\" >Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes<\/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-dinner-with-sides\/#Green_Bean_Almondine\" >Green Bean Almondine<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Garlic_Parmesan_Roasted_Brussels_Sprouts\"><\/span>Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/5718067\/pexels-photo-5718067.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts\" title=\"Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Photo By: Kaboompics.com on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/foods-on-the-table-5718067\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:WhiteSmoke\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/garlic-parmesan-roasted-brussels-sprouts-1760468186.jpg\" alt=\"Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatwell101.com\/parmesan-roasted-brussels-sprouts\" target=\"_blank\">Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts<\/a><\/strong> from Eatwell101<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.9 (28 reviews). Total Time: 40 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:LightSlateGray\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/amazing-crispy-parmesan-garlic-roasted-brussels-sprouts-1760468186.jpg\" alt=\"Amazing CRISPY Parmesan Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.recipetineats.com\/crispy-parmesan-roasted-brussels-sprouts\/\" target=\"_blank\">Amazing CRISPY Parmesan Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts<\/a><\/strong> from RecipeTin Eats<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.9 (35 reviews). <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:PeachPuff\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/roasted-brussel-sprouts-recipe-with-garlic-1760468186.jpg\" alt=\"Roasted Brussel Sprouts Recipe with Garlic\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.primaverakitchen.com\/garlic-parmesan-roasted-brussels-sprouts\/\" target=\"_blank\">Roasted Brussel Sprouts Recipe with Garlic<\/a><\/strong> from Primavera Kitchen<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 3.5 (331 reviews). Total Time: 35 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>Imagine biting into perfectly roasted Brussels sprouts, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, all coated in a delightful garlic and Parmesan mix. Roasting brings out their natural sweetness while the garlic adds a savory kick. This simple cooking technique turns a humble vegetable into a crowd-pleaser.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Brussels sprouts<\/li>\n<li>Garlic cloves<\/li>\n<li>Olive oil<\/li>\n<li>Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper<\/li>\n<li>Lemon juice (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What makes this dish special is how it transforms Brussels sprouts into a dish everyone will love, even those who say they don&#8217;t like vegetables! The combination of garlic and Parmesan creates a savory umami flavor that\u2019s hard to resist. Plus, it&#8217;s super easy to prepare, allowing you to spend more time enjoying the company of your guests rather than laboring in the kitchen.<\/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\/garlic-parmesan-roasted-brussels-sprouts-1760468205.jpg\" alt=\"GARLIC PARMESAN ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NQgcAOdochQ\" target=\"_blank\">GARLIC PARMESAN ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS<\/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\/crispy-parmesan-roasted-brussel-sprouts-preheat-oven-to-1760468205.jpg\" alt=\"Crispy Parmesan Roasted Brussel Sprouts! -Preheat oven to ...\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C1-SiIapRRj\/\" target=\"_blank\">Crispy Parmesan Roasted Brussel Sprouts! -Preheat oven to &#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\/the-most-amazing-crispy-parmesan-roasted-brussels-1760468205.jpg\" alt=\"The most amazing CRISPY Parmesan Roasted Brussels ...\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=PgMBafr97DM\" target=\"_blank\">The most amazing CRISPY Parmesan Roasted Brussels &#8230;<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creamy_Mashed_Sweet_Potatoes\"><\/span>Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/17277827\/pexels-photo-17277827.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes\" title=\"Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Lany-Jade Mondou on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/a-plate-of-food-with-a-sandwich-and-a-side-of-fries-17277827\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:HoneyDew\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/easy-mashed-sweet-potatoes-1760468189.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Mashed Sweet Potatoes\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inspiredtaste.net\/39508\/mashed-sweet-potatoes\/\" target=\"_blank\">Easy Mashed Sweet Potatoes<\/a><\/strong> from Inspired Taste<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (9 reviews). 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Total Time: 40 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>Picture a bowl of velvety mashed sweet potatoes, rich and creamy, with a hint of sweetness and warmth. This side dish is not only comforting but also adds a beautiful splash of color to your Thanksgiving table. The secret to their creaminess lies in the blend of butter and cream!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sweet potatoes<\/li>\n<li>Butter<\/li>\n<li>Heavy cream or milk<\/li>\n<li>Brown sugar<\/li>\n<li>Cinnamon<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This dish is a favorite for many because it strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory. Sweet potatoes are packed with nutrients and provide a delicious twist to the traditional mashed potato. 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Total Time: 1 h 10 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:White\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-mashed-potatoes-1760468200.jpg\" alt=\"The Best Mashed Potatoes\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/whatsgabycooking.com\/a-complete-guide-to-thanksgiving-side-dishes\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Best Mashed Potatoes<\/a><\/strong> from What&#039;s Gaby Cooking<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (3 reviews). Total Time: 30 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:LightCyan\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/thanksgiving-side-recipes-1760468200.jpg\" alt=\"Thanksgiving side recipes\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/collection\/thanksgiving-side-recipes\" target=\"_blank\">Thanksgiving side recipes<\/a><\/strong> from BBC Good Food<\/p>\n<p><small><\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>Think of vibrant green beans saut\u00e9ed to perfection, tossed with crunchy almonds, and finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. This dish is light yet flavorful, providing a refreshing contrast to heavier Thanksgiving fare. The quick cooking method keeps the beans crisp and colorful!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fresh green beans<\/li>\n<li>Sliced almonds<\/li>\n<li>Butter or olive oil<\/li>\n<li>Lemon juice<\/li>\n<li>Garlic (optional)<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Green bean almondine is a timeless classic that adds elegance to any meal. The combination of crunchy almonds and fresh green beans makes for a delightful texture that keeps everyone coming back for more. Plus, it\u2019s a breeze to whip up, leaving you with more time to enjoy the festivities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Enhance your Thanksgiving feast with three irresistible side dishes that will leave your guests raving and craving more this holiday season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":544389,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[19771],"internal_tag":[],"class_list":["post-432687","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-appetizers","tag-thanksgiving-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/432687","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=432687"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/432687\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/544389"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=432687"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=432687"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=432687"},{"taxonomy":"internal_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/internal_tag?post=432687"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}