Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes
Find healthy Thanksgiving side dishes to make ahead including cranberry, mashed potato, squash and green bean recipes.
![a recipe photo of the Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/WbNojjIugGeStbNCqLOnygl1uHU=/364x242/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/LoadedMashedPotatoCasserole-Beauty-04-785ceb52e59a463db5db23fd42259e20.jpg)
Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
![a recipe photo of Anthony Andersonâs Sweet Potato Home Fries with Cranberry-Hazelnut Crumble](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/wq5uuKAUcPzQoUwS94y_tr9wEXw=/364x242/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/SweetPotatoHomeFries-Beauty-021-b525af0254e646d0ab68bedb7f1ecb9b.jpg)
Anthony Anderson’s Sweet Potato Home Fries with Cranberry-Hazelnut Crumble
![overhead shot of colorful cubed beet salad on a white plate](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/bp8YxHHewQZypq_mcvr8klDaPw8=/364x242/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Beet-Salad-beauty-58-1-4c56de0988e24a79a4c00929e6cf0a15.jpg)
Beet Salad
![Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Onions](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/lOhTYikIcqHRoV9X2lG0sl3WbYI=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/249972-sauteed-brussels-sprouts-with-bacon-and-onions-beauty-horizontal-925f2d2751c2448690472c0829960484.jpg)
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Onions
![Overhead view of a bowl of Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes recipe](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/RlKdYwpm9osCIi_TbdlwS-crggo=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/maple-roasted-sweet-potatoes-hero-03-252258-4000x2700-7859d36ea7ff433097892baa47cb3d47.jpg)
Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes
![Steamed Butternut Squash](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/nEdmMGeSACWZlpy4s8mkqbyv6_k=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/4575420-ce18b910a0af4b3c9d8945260ac079e3.jpg)
Steamed Butternut Squash
![Sautéed Butternut Squash](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/IXalIwYjkuD2L_gXTnnpjlCcK10=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/4575424-e6ff18b37cc84f4d97c149fa0e30d89e.jpg)
Sautéed Butternut Squash
![Oven-Roasted Squash with Garlic & Parsley](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/Yfs-Dgr3Uu50E3P0Z2T3RXmZ4ds=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/45739811-dec1322d1f064d73bb697007af332869.jpg)
Oven-Roasted Squash with Garlic & Parsley
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Sautéed Leek Mashed Potatoes
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Smoky Aioli
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No-Sugar-Added Sweet Potato Casserole
![4572434.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/oUDvt22RFOmK0g2aKWeJTGAxZzc=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/4572434-738b62b888434a8bbbbe780a2c65f957.jpg)
Loaded Scalloped Potatoes with Bacon, Cheddar & Chives
![4572443.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/05M0n9d4DbbSnJIqiIpNKNcKkgk=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/4572443-10cc5321762c49f2b017168d619bcc2f.jpg)
Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes with Spinach
![Use a Spoon Chopped Salad](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/89t2zqFUq02-Vis9_iKG3lh-Zkk=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3757852-2a74531d1273458c895ea1521bbd9c31.jpg)
"Use a Spoon" Chopped Salad
![hasselback potatoes with cheese](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/rU1gTHwQtkvPcDvXQyOAnR3sbEQ=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/4565807-b4c7537370034a26a340fa25620a9022.jpg)
Hasselback Potatoes with Cheese
![a baking dish with potatoes and cheese](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/r4hQXEhh97KlH7j_lMSfLhfRc9c=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/4572440-5b64a077528f4919b64e45b6a12bd7b7.jpg)
Easy Scalloped Potatoes
![Roasted Brussels Sprout & Butternut Squash Salad](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/xnlnyWx1g1hNLotl-trnVheyWhc=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/6979199-a6257bb9e8064e49887345f124299c58.jpg)
Roasted Brussels Sprout & Butternut Squash Salad
![3757872.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/pmTE2HVe8I62DAGLx9U7TZ2VHBo=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3748505-77e0421df7664f02a77c843050ac582e.jpg)
Carrot-Parsnip Gratin
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Scalloped Sweet Potatoes
![3994519.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/hMEy217kXMoJ5Fi7XZB_CPKosF4=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3994519-e427da3202ff4d26ade14507bcbb0c95.jpg)
Simple Green Salad with Citronette
![4572928.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/pDBJhCCI-R5ikIpRqGTjAfiz1NQ=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/4572928-91fae425970243bb95b6835a82e09c1a.jpg)
Cauliflower Casserole with Everything Bagel Seasoning
![3757267.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/zo72t_Tgd1ml2XUnIuAtAUGYCYI=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3747899-6d21d34fa7ef441d87e9bf0a61dff8d0.jpg)
Layered Mashed Potato & Mushroom Casserole
![3756293.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/ZAxRw05ORBsiGQ7ai-jrOL5bILE=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3756293-341a8e1df86343f7bb2c9ff7b158e249.jpg)
Sizzled Green Beans with Crispy Prosciutto & Pine Nuts
![3759184.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/9mSjjnWrGvn23cTIaXhgdyP0wgs=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3759184-2207a7d046eb4046817a394c27359f43.jpg)
Honey-Glazed Roasted Delicata Squash
![A portrait of Ina Garten on a fall themed background](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/ty_WmRywqPcRT6opLbo4JiL8EvY=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/ina-gartens-meatloaf-is-the-cozy-dinner-well-be-making-all-fall-87c8a8ebc2484b6d9405181171578e4c.jpg)
Ina Garten Just Shared Her Easy, Make-Ahead Tip for the Creamiest Thanksgiving Sweet Potatoes
![a baking dish with potatoes and cheese](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/r4hQXEhh97KlH7j_lMSfLhfRc9c=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/4572440-5b64a077528f4919b64e45b6a12bd7b7.jpg)
41 Easy Thanksgiving Side Dishes You Can Make Ahead for an Effortless Holiday
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Celeriac & Parsnip Mash
![Cranberry-Apple Relish](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/L7XRQpYe6V7vjVlSH6vhEkZ0pco=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/cranberry-relish-1244-743690e651654dc3aa69095764e4584b.jpg)
Cranberry-Apple Relish
![3758836.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/U4kjTy0YMbj3z9DbVmR7MrC8cFs=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3749480-823643a5d84c464983d2433b8f8381e4.jpg)
Pear & Arugula Salad with Candied Walnuts
![4573608.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/qoYr81WWkj0qXzdeSYmL336Ftr8=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/4573608-43baaca691804a6e9c4c23a499bec31a.jpg)
Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes
![6913682.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/hnKTc9a9-9q1F2ePNlUq3OXezRU=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/6913682-2ebaea5dd6e04702a387cea0815f8fb2.jpg)
Creamed Spinach Casserole
![7213166.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/WA4babObIRFX8UEbh-sCU02wXqo=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/7213166-a2380b8a0b614012bceb57981f575086.jpg)
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
![4575422.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/c9XlL5jiaTWzKI-r-Px47IzHTvo=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/4575422-618f0f12a9de49cb9c7ea23827a347d4.jpg)
Roasted Butternut Squash
![3757869.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/tPXxBrM449q_pZc4MR8FDvfwXJI=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3748500-8d7284f66fc44bc18d5d925a910ef5b0.jpg)
Cauliflower-Broccoli Gratin
![8527052.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/9yHSTe8iIXZEbSCYrFjktpBlHOk=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/8527052-11d8039e6543442a833ccbb69e4ecd31.jpg)
Winter Salad with Toasted Walnuts
![4572937.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/srms6PqD5S-UNTtev_hCLcrXgi8=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/4572937-0db6ce95b95f45d2a46d7f7258cdaebf.jpg)
Cornbread & Oyster-Mushroom Stuffing
![3757574.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/IVAB42yQtaZUuSORh-Lfw581p1o=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3748202-fc7e77849a1c4d58930e240aad106ab6.jpg)
Meringue-Topped Sweet Potato Casserole
![3757875.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/P-haVZ3OUMMLJyeJP55N8kohuIk=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3748508-53a0c3fee6b44abba35cebaaaa1e0d4a.jpg)
Cheesy Potato Casserole
![Creamy Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes in a pot on a white tablecloth](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/VU6fFV-OLKMlxe2sAe2Gf9RqsGs=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/make-ahead-mashed-potatoes-1244-3b2a9760b15e48148fb56ad7dffb73a4.jpg)
Creamy Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
![3756117.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/jGR-q-KMzrm1l4NGVxpgsfDJl3s=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3728753-97b6eb5109af4e2290256ed22687e7b1.jpg)
Ham & Cheese Breakfast Casserole
![5802585.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/L2xYVjENhUsA3L86tA25VajDVl8=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/5802585-b43c25dc296d44b6be6aa4f97ff2aab0.jpg)
Vegan Green Bean Casserole
![5838050.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/s1KIn31WiDAnTr11JkETLDIKgKA=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/5838050-a644a0d3c29140dc9e120bcd7a9bdc6f.jpg)
Vegan Cornbread Stuffing
![4572436.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/E6AaJh-Cq38XcgMjQE2rprKEl6s=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/4572436-5e9eec0005d144b3adfb8d754f8b7bec.jpg)
Vegan Scalloped Potatoes
![3759269.jpg](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/-E-tb7mZ_Eyc9fRYbF3OkndvPxM=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3749908-866a42a22c78420baff5cd750b275d6a.jpg)
Quinoa-Stuffed Delicata Squash
![Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/e2D9k3E__qywVpoYfWD7RntLnMw=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/4565810-89b8022d76a446c0a4db588c7d8be9fd.jpg)
Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows
![Sausage, Apple & Herb Stuffing for Two](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/AyA1CXZU1SeayFMSU3MJ2E4Icfg=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/stuffing-for-two-1244-edb5f4c454394a929622e0056939e6c2.jpg)
Sausage, Apple & Herb Stuffing for Two
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Roasted Garlic Mashed Purple Potatoes
![Honeynut Squash Casserole with Sage Marshmallow Topping](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/NBXmNImaqqeTs67OpFl9Dm1N3Ao=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/honeynut-squash-casserole-1244-168e59c3409747a59bf0cc0b7f7e3e22.jpg)
Honeynut Squash Casserole with Sage Marshmallow Topping
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Classic Slow-Cooker Stuffing
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Brussels Sprout Gratin