12 Thanksgiving Sides That Don’t Need Oven Space

If you are in the midst of menu planning for Thanksgiving and wondering, yet again, how to find the space to actually cook everything… not least because you can only just fit the turkey in the oven… here’s a bunch of delish side dishes that don’t need any oven space.

I’ve gone for a mix of classics, classic’s with a twist and a side of thoroughly modern takes.

12 Thanksgiving Sides That Don’t Need Oven Space

Choose a selection of side dishes from this roundup of 12 mouthwateringly good options.

Glazed Carrots

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Bring some colour to the table with Foodie Crush’s glazed carrots.

In just 35 minutes, these tender, vibrant carrots get coated in a tangy orange brown sugar glaze.

They’re as delicious as they are photogenic!

Green Beans Almondine

Lemony, crispy, and topped with sautéed shallots, this green beans almondine from A Beautiful Plate is the perfect buttery, fresh counterpoint to the richness of the meal.

Honey Butter Skillet Corn

Jazz up plain corn with Princess Pinky Girl’s honey butter skillet corn.

Cream cheese, honey, and butter transform fresh kernels into a sweet, silky side in just minutes.

Pear Salad with Gorgonzola

Crisp, fresh, and a little fancy, this pear salad from Foodie Crush is a must.

Juicy pears, candied pecans, peppery greens, and creamy gorgonzola are tied together with a quick Dijon vinaigrette.

Swap out the gorgonzola if it’s not your thing, it’s still a showstoppe of a dish.

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

All The Healthy Things puts a fresh spin on sprouts with this crunchy, creamy shaved Brussels sprouts salad.

Tossed with pecans, smoky bacon, and red onion, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Slow Cooker Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

Save oven space and let your slow cooker do the work with these indulgent cheesy scalloped potatoes from Damn Delicious.

Gruyère, parmesan, fresh thyme, and a hint of nutmeg make them extra special.

Slow Cooker Dinner Rolls

No oven space? No problem. Averie Cooks has cracked the code with these slow cooker dinner rolls.

They’re fluffy on the inside with a delicate crust, perfect for soaking up gravy or slathering with butter.

Slow Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Thanksgiving without mashed potatoes? Unthinkable. These slow cooker garlic mashed potatoes from All The Healthy Things are a breeze to make.

Toss six simple ingredients (plus salt and pepper) into your slow cooker, and in four hours, you’ll have creamy, dreamy spuds ready to serve.

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole

Take the hassle out of this Thanksgiving classic with Damn Delicious‘s slow cooker sweet potato casserole.

You’ll need a quick broil at the end to toast the marshmallows, but the rest is blissfully hands-off.

Spicy Macaroni & Cheese

Give your sides some kick with this spicy mac & cheese from A Cookie Named Desire.

A touch of cayenne gives it a fun twist, but you can leave it out for a kid-friendly version. Either way, it’s creamy, cheesy, and irresistible.

Stovetop Creamed Corn

No oven? No worries. Budget Bytes delivers with this sweet and cheesy stovetop creamed corn.

Made with fresh or frozen kernels, parmesan, and cream, it’s a simple side that packs a flavour punch.

Stovetop Stuffing

Homemade stuffing, minus the oven drama. Averie Cooks shows you how to whip up stovetop stuffing with buttery sautéed veggies, fresh herbs, and cubed bread for a fast, flavour-packed side.