When it comes to making the annual Thanksgiving menu, the side dishes are really just as (or actually more) important as the turkey. When everyone’s filling up their plates with second helpings, it’s the sides that really get all the attention. From potatoes to stuffing, veggies to salads, this Thanksgiving recipe round-up list isn’t missing a thing. If you are anything like us, you’re already planning ahead, hoping to make the week leading up to Thanksgiving a breeze! Whether you’re seeking classic Thanksgiving recipes or something totally new, you’re sure to love one (or more!) of these Thanksgiving side dishes.

1. Root vegetable gratin with Gruyere

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2. Bacon and brussel sprouts

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3. Monkey bread stuffing

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4. Foccacia with roasted squash

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5. Cheesy baked butternut squash

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6. Roasted root vegetable salad

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7. Celery root and apple slaw

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8. No-meat braised collard greens with porcini mushrooms

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9. Spinach and feta mashed cauliflower

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10. Cauliflower and pecan stuffing

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11. Peach stuffing

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12. Quinoa sweet potato and cranberry stuffing

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13. Sweet potato pone

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