20 Easy Sides You Can Bring To Your Friendsgiving That Will Take Little Effort (But Pack Serious Flavor)

Not only do these three-ingredient bites take less than 30 minutes to make, but they're also unbelievably tasty. Sweet, salty, crispy, creamy...this has it all.

Recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Dates With Goat Cheese

Four words: brown sugar maple sauce. Only make this if you're okay with it disappearing in five minutes. (It's that good.)

Recipe: Candied Sweet Potatoes

This side dish comes together conveniently in just 40 minutes — the perfect opportunity to finally use that puff pastry that's been sitting in your freezer.

Recipe: Bacon Green Bean Twists

Imagine if corn bread had a creamier, more decadent cousin: corn pudding. Browned butter makes this recipe extra flavorful.

Recipe: Corn Pudding

Every Thanksgiving table needs to have at least one kind of casserole being passed around at all times (I don't make the rules), and this one is so delicious you and your guests will be thinking about it for days. 

Recipe: Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole

This hearty recipe is a fun way to zhuzh up plain rice. Plus, it's a great way to use any veggies in your fridge.

Recipe: Thanksgiving Rice Pilaf

Stuffing, but dare I say...better. Everything is more fun in "bite" form, don't you think?

Recipe: Stuffing Bites

If you're looking for a dish that feels special but you don't want to spend hours in the kitchen, deviled eggs are the answer. This easy recipe takes just 45 minutes and will impress all your guests.

Recipe: Easy Deviled Eggs

You can never go wrong with a nice salad. This simple but flavorful one is complete with a bright lemon dressing that'll pair so nicely with turkey and mashed potatoes.

Recipe: Quinoa Cranberry Salad

I could tell you how delicious these potatoes are, but I'll let this review do the talking: "I am a huge fan of scalloped potatoes, and just potatoes in general, and this recipe did not disappoint."

Recipe: Scalloped Potatoes

The best part about this cranberry sauce recipe is that you can use frozen fruit in an Instant Pot. Talk about effortless.

Recipe: Vegan Cranberry Sauce

You'll find yourself making these biscuits outside of Thanksgiving because that's how incredible they are. They're basically little bites of flaky, buttery heaven.

Recipe: Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits

Pro tip: Use sage sausage for an extra flavor kick.

Recipe: Sausage And Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash

You don't have to be a baker to make a perfect batch of these ultra-light and fluffy cornbread muffins. They're topped with a sweet honey butter glaze that makes them irresistible.

Recipe: Honey Cornbread Muffins

Let's just say, no one's going to be mad you brought these. They're mouthwateringly good — even the Brussels sprout haters will think so.

Recipe: Roasted Garlic Parmesan Brussels Sprouts

If you're really in a pinch, this fall-inspired fruit salad — complete with a spiced dressing — can be whipped up in just 25 minutes.

Recipe: Thanksgiving Fruit Salad

Green bean casserole might seem like an involved dish, but this recipe takes 50 minutes and uses cans of green beans and Cream of Mushroom soup to keep things convenient.

Recipe: Ultimate Green Bean Casserole

These roasted beets and carrots are taken up a notch with a garlicky yogurt sauce and fresh chopped mint and pistachios.

Recipe: Roasted Beets And Carrots

The vegan-friendly dish takes just 22 minutes to prepare and will certainly make everyone go for seconds.

Recipe: Vegan Pumpkin Mac & Cheese

Mashed potatoes are great, sure, but you haven't really lived on the edge until you've tried mashed butternut squash. This recipe uses goat cheese to add extra creaminess.

Recipe: Goat Cheese And Rosemary Mashed Butternut Squash