Fall is the perfect season to explore a variety of flavorful side dishes that complement hearty autumn meals. With over 50 curated recipes, you’ll find a diverse range of side dishes ideal for any gathering, from family dinners to holiday celebrations.
Popular options include creamy mashed potatoes, roasted seasonal vegetables like butternut squash and Brussels sprouts, comforting soups, and vibrant fall salads. These dishes offer something for everyone, whether you’re looking for rich, creamy comfort foods or lighter, plant-based options, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free varieties.
These side dishes are perfect for family meals, work potlucks, and, of course, Thanksgiving feasts.
1. Slow-Cooker Green Beans
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2. Roasted Delicata Squash
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3. Roasted Brussels Sprouts
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4. Old-School Squash Casserole
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5. Shoepeg Corn Casserole
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6. Cracklin’ Cornbread
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7. Loaded Cauliflower Casserole
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8. Cowboy Casserole
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9. Savory Corn Pudding
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10. Sheet Pan Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
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11. Classic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes
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12. Herbed Wild Rice Dressing
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13 Slow-Cooker Collard Greens with Ham Hocks
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14. Classic Okra And Tomatoes
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15. Roasted Broccoli Macaroni And Cheese
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16. Harvest Salad
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17. Wild Rice with Mushrooms
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18. Cary Hynes’ Parker House Rolls
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19. Okra and Chickpeas in Fresh Tomato Sauce
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20. Black-Eyed Pea and Grain Salad
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21. Spicy Grilled Corn Salad
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22. Tortelloni-and-Grilled Vegetable Salad
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23. Mashed Potato Casserole
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: Taylor Ann SPENCER
Get the Mashed Potato Casserole recipe.
24. Carrot Ginger Soup
PHOTO: Erik Bernstein; FOOD STYLING: Simon Andrews
Get the Carrot Ginger Soup recipe.
25. Goat Cheese-Stuffed Rolls
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER PHOTOGRAPHY; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
Get the Goat Cheese-Stuffed Rolls recipe.
