12 Thanksgiving Side Dishes That Don't Require an Oven

Oven space is at a premium when you're cooking Thanksgiving dinner, and it always feels like you're doing a juggling act to get everything cooked on time. These 12 Thanksgiving side dishes relieve some of the pressure by eliminating the need for an oven. They can be made on your stovetop (or camp stove), on the grill, and some don't require any cooking at all.

Recipe and photo credit: The Savory Cipolla

Flash Fried Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan and Pancetta

These flash fried Brussels sprouts are tossed with red wine vinegar and balsamic glaze, and topped with crispy pancetta and Parmesan cheese.

Get the recipe: Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan and Pancetta

Green bean casserole in a cast iron skillet with fried onions on the side.

Skillet Green Bean Casserole

This easy green bean casserole is made in a skillet with homemade mushroom sauce, fresh green beans, and crispy fried onions. You can make it over your campfire, or on your camp stove, grill, or stovetop.

Get the recipe: Skillet Green Bean Casserole

Recipe and photo credit: The Food Blog

Creamy Parsnip Puree

This creamy parsnip puree recipe is a delicious change from mashed potatoes and just as simple to make. This simple side dish goes with everything!

Get the recipe: Creamy Parsnip Puree

A bowl of cooked carrots with rosemary sprigs on the side.

Grilled Carrots in Foil

Infused with rosemary, garlic, and butter, these grilled carrots in foil are so delicious, everyone will be asking for seconds.

Get the recipe: Grilled Carrots in Foil

Recipe and photo credit: Cucina by Elena

Fall Harvest Salad with Apple and Butternut Squash

Fall harvest salad with apple and butternut squash is perfect for your holiday table with all the delicious flavors of autumn!

Get the recipe: Fall Harvest Salad

Make-Ahead Roasted Potatoes

These crispy roasted potatoes can be parboiled and stored in your fridge, cooler, or freezer until you're ready to roast them. The soft, creamy centres and crispy edges will make them a favorite all year round.

Get the recipe: Make-Ahead Roasted Potatoes

Recipe and photo credit: Peel with Zeal

Thanksgiving Rice with Apples and Cranberries

This Thanksgiving rice with apples and cranberries is the perfect alternative to traditional stuffing. It’s filled with delicious fall flavors like crunchy apples, and sweet cranberries.

Get the recipe: Thanksgiving Rice

Smoked Sweet Potatoes

This is a fantastic side dish to enjoy at Thanksgiving or year round. It's made on your grill or smoker, where cubed sweet potatoes are tossed with sage, butter, and oil, and smoked until tender.

Get the recipe: Smoked Sweet Potatoes

Recipe and photo credit: The Virtual Caterer

Make Ahead Cranberry Orange Relish

This cranberry orange relish is so good you will never want to buy store-bought cranberry sauce ever again. It only takes 5 minutes to make and one day to marinate, and no cooking is required!

Get the recipe: Cranberry Orange Relish

A pot of mashed potatoes with a wooden spoon resting inside.

Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe

These creamy mashed potatoes are loaded with garlic, two types of cheese, and tangy sour cream. They're the perfect holiday (or anytime!) side dish and can be prepared ahead of time.

Get the recipe: Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Recipe and photo credit: Happy Honey Kitchen

Stovetop Sausage Stuffing

Jazz up box Stove Top Stuffing recipes with my easy stovetop sausage stuffing. This hearty Thanksgiving side dish is made with simple ingredients in under 30 minutes.

Get the recipe: Stovetop Sausage Stuffing