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.
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!
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.
Creamy Gluten-Free Mac and Cheese Recipe (Crispy Topping!)
Make the creamiest gluten-free mac and cheese with this easy recipe! Baked until golden and bubbly, this dish features tender pasta, homemade cheese sauce, and a crunchy topping your whole family will love.
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Crock Pot Gluten Free Mac and Cheese
A homemade, creamy gluten free macaroni and cheese recipe that is made in your slow cooker or Crock Pot.
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Gluten-Free Stuffing Recipe Ideas:
Easy Gluten-Free Texas Toast Stuffing
This yummy, homemade gluten free Texas toast stuffing is full of flavor. It is made with garlic Texas toast, sausage, mushrooms, onions, and lots of fresh herbs.
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Traditional Gluten Free Stuffing with Fresh Herbs
An easy gluten free stuffing with lots of fresh herbs. This sausage stuffing is traditional style stuffing for the holidays.
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Gluten-Free Vegetable Stuffing
A quick and easy gluten free dressing recipe your whole family will love!
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Gluten-Free Stuffing Mix (Stuffing Cubes)
A quick and easy budget way to make DIY gluten free stuffing mix from scratch!
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Gluten-Free Potato Sides:
Creamy Mashed Potatoes With Cream Cheese
Easy creamy mashed potatoes with cream cheese is the perfect side dish for any meal.
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Mashed Potato Pie with Potato Bacon Roses
A delicious potato side dish with potato bacon roses.
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The Cheesiest Gluten Free Scalloped Potatoes
A deliciously cheesy gluten free scalloped potatoes side dish that will go with all of your favorite meals. This recipe is quick and easy to make in about 45 minutes.
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Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes (Oven Roasted Option)
Delicious roasted Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes with Italian seasonings.
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Kid-Friendly Skillet Sweet Potatoes (Vegan Option!)
These easy pan-fried sweet potatoes with leeks and honey are a quick gluten-free side dish that's kid-friendly and full of flavor. Naturally vegan, allergy-friendly, and ready in under 30 minutes!
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Gluten-Free Vegetable Sides:
Cinnamon Brown Sugar Carrots
Best Brown Sugar Carrots with a mouthwatering easy glaze you can make on the stove with minimal effort!
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Air Fryer Italian Green Beans (Oven Roasted Option)
Everyone will love this quick and easy air fryer green beans recipe. Use green beans or yellow wax beans to make this healthy and tasty side dish.
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Mashed Cauliflower with Cheese
A creamy, cheesy mashed cauliflower side dish that even picky eaters will love.
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Easy Garlic Thyme Roasted Butternut Squash
A quick and Easy Garlic Thyme Roasted Butternut Squash, a perfect Fall or Winter Side dish.
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Grandma’s Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
A delicious and easy roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon and leeks recipe. This dish is well loved, even by Brussels sprouts haters.
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Roasted Red Kuri Squash
This easy, roasted red kuri squash is full of caramelized sweet flavors. I share directions for both oven and air fryer roasting.
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Air Fryer Roasted Rutabagas (Oven Roasted Option)
This delicious air fryer rutabagas recipe is a great introduction to adding rutabagas to your family's side dish rotation. They are slightly sweet and swap out nicely for potatoes. I also include oven baking directions for those who do not want to air fry them.
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Crispy Delicata Squash Fritters (Gluten-Free!)
These gluten-free delicata squash fritters are crispy, cheesy, and full of flavor. A delicious way to enjoy winter squash. They are perfect as an appetizer or topped with a fried egg for breakfast.
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Kid-Friendly Ginger Peas
A delicious homemade ginger peas and shiitake mushroom recipe. It makes an incredible kid-friendly side dish for any meal.
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This post has been updated from the November 2020 version, with additional details and helpful hints.
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!
