These seven Thanksgiving side dishes cover the whole plate: something sweet, something green, something cheesy, something bright, and something cold and creamy.

Each one links to the full tested recipe, so you can plan your menu from one page.

Prefer them baked? Try my Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes.

Want them with smoked turkey? Try my Pressure Cooker Collard Greens.





Plan Your Oven and Stovetop
- Oven: mac and cheese.
- Stovetop: candied sweet potatoes, collard greens, green beans, steamed cabbage, and cranberry sauce.
- Pressure cooker option: green beans.
- Served cold: potato salad.
Which Sides Can I Make Ahead?
- Candied sweet potatoes: make them a day ahead and reheat gently on the stovetop.
- Collard greens: store them in their pot likker in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
- Mac and cheese: assemble it 1 to 2 days early, then bake it on the day.
- Cranberry sauce: let it cool completely, then refrigerate.
- Potato salad: refrigerate it overnight.
Check each recipe for its full make-ahead and storage notes.





























































































































