Canadian Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes - Forgetful Momma (2024)

Are you getting ready for Thanksgiving? I feel like it always sneaks up on me. But in Canada Thanksgiving is the second weekend/Monday in October. There is a reason for it! I’ll get to that in a minute. I have found some amazing Canadian Thanksgiving side dish recipes to share with you today and to get you started in your Thanksgiving planning.

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Canadian Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes

Thanksgiving Day in Canada is a harvest festival and an official public holiday (in most parts of Canada) observed annually in early October, at the end of the Canadian harvest period, and before the cold winter sets in.

That’s why our Thanksgiving is so much earlier than the American Thanksgiving. I think it’s nice to have a nice long break from a big Thanksgiving meal to a big Christmas meal that is longer than a couple of weeks.

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Simple Maple Cranberry Yams or Sweet Potatoes

A simply delicious vegan version of a favorite Thanksgiving holiday candied yam side dish.

This crowd-pleasinghomemade cranberry orange saucewill complete and complement any Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

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Apple & Sage Stuffing Recipe

Apple & Sage Stuffing for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. The introduction of sweet apples to this crisp on-the-top stuffing creates a delicious sweet-savory balance to a classic stuffing recipe enhanced with sage.

An easy and delicious dinner side dish recipe for Rustic Rosemary Thyme Mashed Potatoes! They're gluten-free, vegan, paleo, and top-8 allergy-free; perfect for the holidays or as a simple healthy take on some good ole comfort food!

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Dairy-Free Sweet Potato Casserole

This dairy-free sweet potato casserole hits the spot when you’re craving something warm, cozy, and substantial. It’s an easy and delicious gluten-free, vegan side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

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Turkey Stuffed Acorn Squash

Nothing screams fall likeStuffed Acorn Squashwith ground turkey, spinach, and the perfect blend of spices. This recipe looks so fancy but so easy to make. And tastes even better!

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The Best Gluten-Free Vegan Stuffing

Thanksgiving is never complete without some of The Best Gluten-Free Vegan Stuffing! Impress your guests with this essential side dish recipe that's safe for all food allergies, loved by all, and may just become the new star of the show!

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Stuffed Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping

Sweet potato casserole has long been a traditional holiday staple in our family, but I kinda thought this uber-rich dish (basic dessert) was due for a much-needed makeover.

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Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole

This Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole is a must-have classic for your holiday table! It's warm-spiced, subtly sweet, and a real crowd favorite!

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Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

ThisButtermilk Mashed Potatoes recipeis a quick and easy Thanksgiving side dish. The buttermilk makes these potatoes creamy, a little tangy, and so irresistible!

Green Bean Casserole with Spinach and Sausage is the modern-day version of the classic holiday green bean casserole with a delicious lemony twist. This is sure to be a show-stopper on any table!

Make these tasty Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Vinegar in just 25 minutes with 4 simple ingredients. This tasty side dish is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any day!

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Simple Roasted Baby Potatoes and Rainbow Carrots

Make these lovely roasted baby potatoes and rainbow carrots. These are extremely flavorful and very quick and simple to prepare. They’re an amazing side dish or just plain delicious on their own.

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Creamed Peas

Creamed peas are a cozy side dish for any Sunday supper or holiday meal! Tender peas are simmered in a buttery cream sauce.

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Cranberry Sauce with Brown Sugar and Cinnamon

Easy and quick to make with just 3 ingredients, this homemade cranberry sauce is made with brown sugar and cinnamon for a rich and complex flavor.

Skillet sweet potato casserole is a decadent holiday side dish made with the warm flavors of browned butter, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.

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Easy Carrot Souffle

Thiseasy carrot souffle recipeis a great side dish for fall. This carrot souffle is also a fantastic side dish for Thanksgiving dinner but also easy enough to make for a weeknight dinner side as well.

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Christmas bread with almond stuffing

A delicious Christmas bread filled with cranberries, raisins, and currants. And a nice strip of almond stuffing. The bread is wonderfully seasoned and slightly sweet. Spread with butter a delicacy.

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Maple Roasted Butternut Squash

Easy and quick to prep, this maple-roasted butternut squash is a great side for Thanksgiving and fall. Vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free.

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Fall Cobb Salad

This Fall Cobb Salad is packed with the fun flavors and textures of the season. The salad is finished off with a rosemary and apple cider vinegar salad dressing.

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Roasted Beet + Goat Cheese Salad

A simple roasted beet salad and goat cheese salad loaded with candied pecans and sliced red onions. Plus a really easy brown sugar vinaigrette.

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Easy Corn Casserole

This easy Corn Casserole is one of our favorite side dishes. Prep is extra fast using a cornbread mix and stirring in creamed corn, fresh herbs, and butter then baked until golden.

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Healthy Mashed Sweet Potatoes

These irresistible Mashed Sweet Potatoes are filled with creamy sweet potatoes, tender butternut squash, butter, and a hint of sweet maple syrup. Lower in carbs and healthier than regular mashed potatoes, enjoy these silky smooth mashed sweet potatoes with lunch, dinner, or as an easy vegetarian and gluten-free holiday side dish.

Need an easy low carb paleo stuffing for Thanksgiving? Try this cauliflower stuffing recipe! It has all the same flavors, plus it's healthy & delicious.

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