15 Last-Minute Thanksgiving Savory Dishes

Still didn’t have time to prepare for the Thanksgiving dinner? Thanksgiving is almost here, and you might be feeling a little overwhelmed with all the preparations. If you’re running out of time and looking for some last-minute savory dishes to add to your Thanksgiving feast, here are some ideas. These 15 last-minute Thanksgiving savory dishes are easy enough recipes you can choose from for creating a last-minute dinner.

Last-Minute Thanksgiving side dish ideas

You can find recipes like basic mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, fall salads, easy stuffing, roasted turkey, macaroni and cheese or potato gratin, sweet potato dishes and dips that will certainly delight your guests.

This Spinach and Shiitake Mushroom Stuffing, a classic Thanksgiving side dish is easy to make and can be prepared in advance. This version combines in the classic recipe, shiitake mushrooms, which impart an irresistible earthy, garlicky aroma rounded with umami notes and spinach. You can stuff it into a turkey or bake it in a casserole dish.

Another Thanksgiving staple, mashed potatoes are very easy to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser. So comforting, creamy and buttery that shouldn’t miss any holiday table. For this dish you can prepare either the Basic Mashed Potatoes or Mashed Potato Casserole.

This sweet and tangy Cranberry Sauce is a must-have at Thanksgiving. To prepare it, simply simmer some cranberries, sugar, and orange juice in a saucepan until the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened. Add some orange zest if desired for more flavor.

If you are not in mood for green beans, this Broccoli Cauliflower Salad is a perfect choice among your other Thanksgiving side dishes. You can make it well in advance, travels easy and is a wonderful salad that has it all: it’s sweet and salty, it’s creamy and crunchy, zesty and crispy.

None of this recipes need day advance preparation and they can easily be put together just few hours before dinner. 

With these 15 last-minute savory dishes, your Thanksgiving table is sure to be a hit!

Basic Mashed Potatoes

These flavorful Basic Mashed Potatoes are so comforting, creamy and buttery that shouldn’t miss any holiday table. They are very easy to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser. 

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Waldorf Salad

The Waldorf Salad is a fresh fall salad made with celery, apples, red grapes and walnuts, dressed up with mayonnaise and sour cream dressing, and served over a bed of fresh salad. It is very flavorful and makes a great side dish for lunch or dinner and a perfect choice for holiday tables.

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Mashed Potato Casserole

Among the accompaniments that you need at your Thanksgiving table are mashed potatoes, the ultimate comfort food. However, if you are looking to diversify this classic side dish, this casserole recipe is for you. The recipe combines mashed potatoes with fennel, a wonderful addition, which brings a subtle licorice and anise like, flavor to the casserole- so fitting for an autumn feast.

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Turkey Roulade with Cranberry and Spinach Stuffing

This Turkey Roulade with Cranberry and Spinach Stuffing is an excellent option for those who want a delicious and easy-to-prepare dish for their Thanksgiving dinner. It's an impressive dish that will make your guests feel special, and it's a great way to switch things up if you're tired of the traditional whole-roasted turkey. 

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Goat Cheese and Candied Bacon

If you are not a fan of the usual sweet potato and marshmallow casserole for Thanksgiving or if you just want to change things up, try slicing your sweet potatoes into rounds and roasting them in the oven for a simple, yet elegant side dish.

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Spinach and Shiitake Mushroom Stuffing

Stuffing is one of the essential side dishes in the Thanksgiving meal. This version combines in the classic recipe, shiitake mushrooms, which impart an irresistible earthy, garlicky aroma rounded with umami notes and spinach ( a good excuse for incorporating more leafy veggies in a rich menu).

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Crispy Sliced Roasted Potatoes

These Crispy Sliced Roasted Potatoes are one of the best roasted potatoes you can ever make. Potatoes never look more beautiful than this and they taste as good as they look.

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Skillet Sweet Potato Bread with Pecan Cranberry Cheese Dip

This Skillet Sweet Potato Bread with Pecan Cranberry Cheese Dip is one of the most impressive and delightful dishes you can prepare for holiday gatherings. The skillet consists of fluffy and soft homemade sweet potato bread rolls ring with a warm gooey melted cheese dip with toasted pecans, dried cranberries and honey in the center.

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Roasted Turkey Breast

Roasted Turkey Breast – really easy to prepare, 10 minutes to make the marinade, and once roasted you will have a wonderful looking roasted turkey, moist and flavorful.

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Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

If you like having sweet potatoes on your Thanksgiving table but you want to bring a new way of serving them, try these twice baked stuffed potatoes and everybody will be delighted. Sweet and savory, with a soft and cheesy interior and a crispy shell, enriched with crispy bacon and toasted pecans, these potatoes are a crowd-pleaser.

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Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry Sauce is a classic accompaniment to holiday meals, adding a burst of tartness and sweetness to savory dishes. It is very easy and quick to prepare with either frozen or fresh cranberries and can be made in advance.

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Skillet Cornbread

Spice things up at your Thanksgiving celebration with this jalapeño and sun-dried tomato cornbread. Studded with corn kernels and cheese, this corn bread turns out moist and fluffy and bursts with flavor.

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Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

This Broccoli and cauliflower salad is a perfect choice among your other Thanksgiving side dishes. It can be made well in advance, travels easy and if you end up with leftovers (which is unlikely) it can easily be stored for a later meal.

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Potato Gratin (Potato Dauphinois)

Potato Gratin consists of three layers of starchy potatoes, cream and cheese, flavored with onion, a hint of garlic and fresh thyme and topped with a crispy golden cheesy crust. It is one of the best side dishes and can be easily made in advance.

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Macaroni and Cheese

There’s nothing not to love about macaroni and cheese. Baked creamy, cheesy macaroni with an amazing crispy panko topping are always a comforting dish perfect for lunch or dinner. A family favorite dish every time.

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Hope you will try them out, tag me on Instagram if you do and enjoy!

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