Thanksgiving dinner is going to be taken up a notch this year thanks to these delicious thanksgiving casserole recipes.  

Its the time of year when we are looking for simple recipe options to leave our Thanksgiving guests full and pleased and fighting for oven space while prepping endless options for your family.  I have found that prepping my grocery store list weeks in advance and having the menu planned out helps me feel much less stressed. You need to leave plenty of room on your plate and in your belly for these luscious casserole holiday faves.  

These Thanksgiving side dishes are delicious Thanksgiving recipes in their own right and make a great alternative to the traditional bread stuffing.  These are not your mama's old boring Thanksgiving casserole's these are delicious recipes for special occasions and the holiday table.   Plan a successful Turkey Day holiday dinner and holiday meal with these easy Thanksgiving casseroles.  

Best Thanksgiving Easy Casserole Recipes to Make This Year 

I love a make-ahead casserole recipe as a host for Thanksgiving meal or to take with you to add onto the main course, to save time and energy so you can focus on the main show, the Thanksgiving turkey.  Do not let stress about planning the big day stress you out, scroll this list of 20 Thanksgiving casseroles for inspiration.  My only warning is that you will not have any leftover turkey casserole with these!  

20 Delicious Thanksgiving Casseroles You Need to Try

1. Vegan Brown Butter Sweet Potato Casserole

This Vegan Brown Butter Sweet Potato Casserole is fall weather comfort food and a must-make holiday side dish! Nutty browned butter mashed sweet potatoes are infused with warming spices, then topped with a sweet and salty crumble and baked in the oven.

2. Easy Paleo Sweet Potato Thanksgiving Casserole

This sweet potato casserole is healthier than the classic version, without sacrificing any flavor! Complete with a crunchy maple cayenne pecan topping, this casserole is the perfect Thanksgiving sweet potato side dish. Vegan option included!

3. Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping

This is one of those best recipes that receives heaps of compliments and requests every year.  Even people who don’t typically like sweet potato anything – even they will fall head over heels for this mouthwatering dish.  It’s a holiday lifesaver; just cover, chill, and bake the next day. On the day of the Big Meal, you can even bake it an hour or two ahead of dinner time and keep warm until ready to serve. Leftovers are delicious the next day; we recommend heating it up in the oven uncovered so the topping can crisp up again.

4. Cavatappi Mac and Cheese Casserole

Homemade Cavatappi Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food! Corkscrew-shaped cavatappi pasta is perfect for catching the ultra-creamy, rich, & cheesy sauce. Topped with a crunchy Panko breadcrumb topping & baked to perfection.

5. Cheesy Potato Casserole

Creamy, cheesy, and butter Cheesy Potato Casserole is going to be a favorite casserole dish on your Thanksgiving menu this holiday season. It’s so simple to put together just mix and add to a dish. You are going to love this one.

6. Butternut squash au gratin

Butternut squash au gratin is the cheesy delicious casserole your holiday Thanksgiving table is missing! This perfect Fall recipe features velvety butternut squash baked in a gruyere cream sauce and topped with golden, buttery breadcrumbs.

7. Sausage, Apple, Cranberry Stuffing Casserole

Say hello to the best Thanksgiving stuffing! This homemade Sausage, Apple, and Cranberry is full of toasty sourdough bread, sausage crumbles, sweet apple, and dried cranberries for a burst of flavor. It's irresistible with golden toasted edges and a soft, moist center. It's the perfect holiday side dish!

8. Thanksgiving Green Bean Casserole

This homemade healthy keto green bean casserole recipe features fresh green beans baked in a creamy, dairy-free mushroom sauce, topped with homemade crispy fried onions. A healthy twist on a classic holiday favorite!

9. Leek Bake Casserole

The leek bake is so simple and quick to make, and makes a great addition to a thanksgiving feast. Leek, rice, cream and white wine come together in a delicious casserole in no time!

10. Corn Pudding Casserole

Cornbread goes with just about anything! It's great served alongside a hot bowl of chili or as a side dish with dinner. But...did you know that you can make your cornbread even better? Well, you can!  If you've never had corn pudding or corn casserole as some call it, then you're missing out!! Corn pudding is cornbread....but better! With the addition of corn, creamed corn, and cheese, you can very easily kick your cornbread up a couple of notches!!

11 Chicken and Rice Thanksgiving Casserole

This southern-style chicken and rice casserole is the savoriest dish around! With just a few classic ingredients, this casserole will take you only minutes to combine and it's ready to pop in the oven. Topped with a buttery and mouthwatering crust, this one is perfect for any get-together or potluck! This Chicken and Rice Casserole is made with soup (both Cream of Chicken, Cream of Mushroom and Chicken broth) and it's super easy to make! It has a wonderful crust made from Ritz Crackers, butter and chopped onion. And, this Chicken and Rice Casserole can be prepared ahead and frozen to be eaten at a later time. 

12. Ham and Potato Thanksgiving Casserole

Nothing tastes better than a savory homemade casserole and this ham and potato casserole is the ultimate comfort food recipe! Rich and flavorful, the diced ham is mixed with potatoes and combined with a cheese sauce and baked to perfection. Made using simple ingredients, the rich combination of ham and potatoes in a creamy cheese sauce is the ultimate comfort food served up in a casserole dish. 

13. Sweet Potato Thanksgiving Casserole

This sweet potato casserole with pecans is the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving. Fluffy sweet potatoes mashed with maple syrup and spices are baked in the oven with slightly sweet, crunchy pecans.Sweet potatoes are a classic Thanksgiving dinner side dish. They have a mild, earthy flavor with a hint of sweetness. They are perfect to make ahead as well so you can save some time on Thanksgiving Day.  This sweet potato casserole with pecans is slightly sweetened with pure maple syrup and flavored with warm, fall spices. The pecan crumble topping is slightly sweetened with brown sugar. It adds the perfect crunchy texture to the top of the creamy sweet potatoes.

14. savory pumpkin rice Thanksgiving casserole

This savory pumpkin rice casserole is made with leftover rice and a lot of delicious ingredients that create layers of flavors and textures in the dish. It's a great vegetarian recipe for holidays and family dinners. This cheesy pumpkin rice casserole that is made with leftover rice and a lot of delicious ingredients.

If you are looking for a vegetarian casserole recipe to enjoy this holiday season, this is a must-try recipe.

15.  turnip and apple casserole recipe

This classic turnip Thanksgiving casserole tastes amazing! It could pass for dessert it tastes so good. The combination of apples, the almond flour crumble crust and turnips blends perfectly together to create the perfect side dish.  It's perfect for any holiday meal, including Thanksgiving or Christmas but is also great to serve any time of the year.  This turnip and apple bake can be made ahead of time and stores well in the fridge so it's great for meal prep. The whole family will love this healthy comfort food. 

16. Baked Cheesy Cauliflower Thanksgiving Casserole 

This delicious roasted cauliflower with cheese is not just a side dish but also a tasty vegetarian main meal when served with some dinner rolls and fresh herbs to garnish.  This British inspired cheese recipe uses cauliflower gratin and is the perfect way to add some unique flair to your meal.  You can make this easy dish - the delicious Baked Cheesy Cauliflower 3 days in advance and cook it when needed.

17. classic green bean casserole

Creamy, sweet and savory at the same time, this Gluten Free Green Bean Casserole will be the star of your Thanksgiving meal! 

18. Fresh Green Bean Thanksgiving Casserole with Bacon

This creamy sauce based fresh green bean casserole with bacon is gooey, cozy, and tasty! Your tastebuds will sing with the delicious savory homemade onion and garlic cream sauce, crispy bacon, and crunchy onions. No canned soup here, this delicious easy side dish will impress for the holidays.

19. Cheesy Cauliflower Thanksgiving Casserole

Loaded with tender roasted cauliflower, tossed in a bubbly cheese sauce, scented with warming spices like nutmeg and a hint of mustard, and loads of fresh thyme, and garlic, to really boost the natural flavor of cauliflower.  Easy, cheesy, bubbly, and delicious cauliflower casserole will give you all the warm and cozy vibes! It tastes like low carb cauliflower “Mac.” Cauliflower bake is keto-friendly and perfect for your holiday table! The best part is that cauliflower casserole is completely keto-friendly and gluten-free. If you’ve got dinner guests coming for the holidays that have said dietary restrictions, this is a side dish everyone can enjoy for Thanksgiving!

20.CRANBERRY PUMPKIN SEED STUFFING casserole

Everyone knows you can find cranberry sauce at Thanksgiving but what about a cranberry based casserole?  This cranberry pumpkin seed stuffing (dressing) is an easy and delicious crockpot dish that balances sweet, tart, and savory in each bite. Savory bread cubes mixed with dried cranberries and pumpkin seeds makes for a truly unique treat. Special enough for a holiday but easy enough to make anytime!  Cranberry pumpkin seed stuffing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days making this great for leftover recipes and leftover casseroles.

If you are hosting Thanksgiving, plan on having Tupperware ready to send Thanksgiving leftovers home with friends and family.  Having containers ready are a great way to make packing up and divvying up leftovers much easier!