With the holidays around the corner, I wanted to pull together the best gluten free Thanksgiving side dish recipes for you to serve your family. All of these sides are easy to make and can be meal-prepped ahead, so you have less to do in the kitchen on the big day.
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Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. Every year, we would travel to our family’s house up in Point Reyes and have a huge celebration with family and friends.
Gluten-free people can eat a variety of foods for Thanksgiving, but they need to avoid wheat, barley, and rye. There are also big risks of cross-contamination when eating away from home. We always bring several safe gluten-free dishes to eat, as it is the safest for us if we are headed to celebrate away from home.
If you are still planning your Thanksgiving menu, don’t forget to check out all of my delicious gluten-free Thanksgiving recipes.
This is a tricky question to answer. Many would say it is the stuffing, but others love the mashed potatoes or the sweet potato casserole. This Chunky Cranberry Sauce is also popular!
How Many Side Dishes Should You Serve For Thanksgiving?
The number of side dishes served depends on how many people will enjoy their Thanksgiving meal with you and how much your family likes leftovers. I typically make 3-4 side dishes, and they feed our family of 4, plus leftovers. I include recipes for stuffing, a vegetable casserole, a green vegetable, and mashed potatoes.
How Long Do Sides Typically Keep Fresh?
Thanksgiving side dishes usually keep up to 4 days if they are stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
If you are new to gluten-free living and this is your first Thanksgiving, don’t forget to check out my easy tips and tricks for gluten free living. It is a valuable resource to help you adjust to gluten-free living quickly.
I also have many great suggestions if you are wondering what gluten free foods are best to stock in your gluten-free pantry.
Gluten-Free Bread And Rolls For Thanksgiving
Don’t skip making gluten-free rolls or biscuits. They are so good for dipping in the Gluten-Free Gravy!
- Fluffy traditional Gluten-Free Biscuits or these Gluten-Free Cornmeal Biscuits.
- Gluten-Free Crescent Rolls
- Easy Gluten-Free Dinner Rolls
- Gluten-Free Cornbread Muffins
The Best Gluten Free Thanksgiving Sides:
Here are my best Thanksgiving sides. I organized them into categories so you can easily find what you want to try. Mac and cheese is a reader favorite over Thanksgiving, so here are two ways to make it. Using the slow cooker frees up the oven and stove for other recipes.
Gluten-Free Stuffing Recipe Ideas:
Gluten-Free Potato Sides:
Gluten-Free Vegetable Sides:
This post has been updated from the November 2020 version, with additional details and helpful hints.
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I truly hope you enjoy this recipe. I have been testing and creating gluten-free recipes for over 15 years. Creating gluten-free recipes that do not taste gluten-free is my goal for every recipe. Sometimes I only have to test a new recipe a couple of times, and others it takes multiple times. I do this so you get reliable, delicious results every time!
