25 Easy Thanksgiving & Holiday Side Dishes With 5 Ingredients or Less

1. Cottage Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes are my absolute favorite Thanksgiving side dish! This year, I’m making these 4-ingredient high protein cottage cheese mashed potatoes that are super easy make, creamy, buttery, and delicious.

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2. Crack Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

Potatoes, chicken, and cheese make a delicious comfort food casserole. I love making this for game days, but it’s also a super easy last-minute casserole you can whip up for Thanksgiving or Christmas! Even picky eaters are going to love this one.

3. Sweet Potato Casserole

I dream about eating sweet potato casserole all year long. The mini marshmallows on top are just yummm! You can whip up this easy sweet potato casserole with just a few ingredients and in less than 1 hour.

Recipe source + credit: The Kitchn

4. Cheesy Potato Casserole

This is an easy 5-ingredient comfort food recipe that you can eat all year round! It’s also a perfect Thanksgiving and Christmas side dish that picky eaters and kids will love.

Recipe source + credit: Eating on a Dime

5. Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes

Here’s another easy 5-ingredient mashed potato recipe! This is a crockpot version you can set and forget while you’re cooking up the rest of your feast. For more easy crockpot recipes, check out this post featuring 25 High Protein Crockpot Dinners With 5 Ingredients or Less!

Recipe source + credit: Yellow Bliss Road

6. Crispy Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Potatoes

Add these yummy 5-ingredient air fryer garlic parmesan potatoes to your holiday menu! They’re incredibly easy to make and taste cheesy, garlicky, and delicious. Even kids are going to love this one!

Recipe source + credit: No Plate Like Home

7. Corn Casserole

This is one of the easiest corn casserole recipes I’ve seen on the internet. It uses Jiffy corn muffin mix and frozen corn to create this delicious casserole that’s ready in a pinch.

Recipe source + credit: Cucina by Elena

8. Green Bean Casserole

Another classic Thanksgiving casserole that’s pretty simple to make! This recipe is made with just 5 ingredients and perfect even for beginners.

Recipe source + credit: Plain Chicken

9. Stuffing

You can’t have a Thanksgiving dinner without stuffing! There’s a bajillion stuffing recipes out there, but this one from The Kitchn is made with just 5 ingredients. I’m terrible at making stuffing from scratch, so this is usually my go-to shortcut recipe!

Recipe source + credit: The Kitchn

10. Cheesy Broccoli Casserole

This simple 3-ingredient cheesy broccoli casserole is cheesy and delicious – no Velveeta required! It’s a yummy dish that even picky eaters won’t mind eating.

Recipe source + credit: Urban Farmie

11. Chicken & Stuffing Casserole

If you’re looking for a dump and bake casserole, look no further. This is a simple, no-fuss cozy casserole that’s perfect for beginners.

Recipe source + credit: Andi Anne Recipes

12. Air Fryer Zucchini Sticks

Want a fun, dippable side that both kids and adults will love? These super easy zucchini sticks can be made using an air fryer or you can bake them in the oven. They’re quick, easy, crispy, and delicious!

13. Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Make these bright, nutrient-packed roasted Brussels sprouts that are flavored with a super easy 5-ingredient marinade. It’s sweet, salty, crispy, and delish!

Recipe source + credit: Keeping the Peas

14. Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots

Just 3 ingredients are all you’re going to need for these mega easy garlic butter roasted carrots. They’re a yummy, buttery side dish that’s going to brighten up any holiday table.

Recipe source + credit: Love In My Oven

15. Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles

How cute are these little bacon-wrapped bundles?! They’re so easy to make, even for beginners, and look so elegant!

Recipe source + credit: Life Full and Frugal

16. Crispy Parmesan Cauliflower

These parmesan-crusted cauliflower florets are crunchy, crispy, and cheesy! Pop them in the oven for an easy side dish that everyone’s sure to love.

Recipe source + credit: Eat With Carmen

17. Caramelized Brown Butter Butternut Squash

Butternut squash is one of my favorite veggies to cook in the fall. This delicious butternut squash is so simple to make, even for beginner cooks. Plus, it tastes buttery and delicious!

Recipe source + credit: One Lovely Life

18. Butternut Squash Ravioli with Cream Sauce

I’ve been making this creamy butternut squash ravioli on repeat this fall! It’s so easy to whip up even on a busy fall weeknight, plus there’s no heavy cream involved. This would make a great dish for Thanksgiving as well – especially for the kids table!

19. Pimento Cheese Mac & Cheese

Sure you could make a plain jane mac & cheese for Thanksgiving or Christmas. But why not make it special with this super delicious, creamy, cheesy pimento cheese mac & cheese?! It’s a super easy and super yummy dish that you’re going to wanna make a double batch of.

Recipe source + credit: Plain Chicken

20. Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta

Craving a pumpkin pasta dish? Try making this super easy creamy 5-ingredient pumpkin alfredo pasta. Another side dish that’s sure to be a hit with both kids and adults!

Recipe source + credit: Pinch of Yum

21. Cheesy Tortellini Bake

Simple pasta bakes like this one are a quick, fuss-free dishes you can make even last minute!

Recipe source + credit: The Savvy Spoon

22. Dinner Rolls

This super easy 3-ingredient dinner roll recipe is ready is just 20 minutes and doesn’t require any yeast or proofing! Don’t let the mayonnaise scare you – it actually makes these dinner rolls soft and yummy.

Recipe source + credit: Little Home in the Making

23. Garlic Knots

Ditch the frozen rolls this holiday season and make these super easy garlic knots that just need 4 ingredients! You don’t have to be an expert baker to make these easy peasy garlic knots.

Recipe source + credit: Kathleen’s Cravings

24. Easy 3-Ingredient Biscuits

These fluffy biscuits take 20 minutes and just 3 simple ingredients! They’re so yummy and a great last minute addition to the Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner table.

Recipe source + credit: The Feathered Nester

25. Cheesy Garlic Herb Pull Apart Rolls

Elevate a package of frozen dinner rolls with this easy recipe. You’ll want to make extras because this one is sure to be a crowd favorite!

Recipe source + credit: Blue Bowl Recipes