50 fall side dish recipes

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As colder temperatures and shorter days set in across the U.S., it's only natural to start daydreaming about traditional holiday eats like roast turkey and beef wellington. And with Thanksgiving right around the corner, you'll need to plan at least a few sides to go with your main course. After all, there are just so many good options out there, from classics like mashed potatoes and green bean casserole to more unique ones like pumpkin fritters and bacon-wrapped corn on the cob.

Here, Stacker compiled a list of 50 highly rated fall side dish recipes from Allrecipes. We've included everything from stuffing to veggies and even a few fruit-forward options. There are so many good ideas here that you're sure to be making these well past Thanksgiving and into the winter—and we don't blame you!

Pumpkin Casserole

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Pumpkin Casserole

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 10 mins
- Servings: 11
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

Fresh Mushroom Rice Pilaf

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Fresh Mushroom Rice Pilaf

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

Broccoli Slaw

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Broccoli Slaw

- Prep: 5 mins
- Total: 5 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

Cheesy Eggplant Casserole

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Cheesy Eggplant Casserole

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

Roasted Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

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Roasted Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 15 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

Hot and Sour Chinese Eggplant

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Hot and Sour Chinese Eggplant

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Finnish Turnip Casserole

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Finnish Turnip Casserole

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 5 mins
- Total: 1 hr 35 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 3 cups
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

Pumpkin Fritters

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Pumpkin Fritters

- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 24
- Yield: 24 fritters
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

Country Style Green Beans with Red Potatoes

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Country Style Green Beans with Red Potatoes

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs 40 mins
- Total: 3 hrs
- Servings: 8
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

Zucchini Cornbread Casserole

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Zucchini Cornbread Casserole

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 15 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

Rosemary Roasted Butternut Squash

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Rosemary Roasted Butternut Squash

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 1 hr 5 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

Aunt Millie's Broccoli Casserole

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Aunt Millie's Broccoli Casserole

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Total: 55 mins
- Servings: 10
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

Brussels Sprouts Bake

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Brussels Sprouts Bake

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

Warm Brussels Sprout Salad with Hazelnuts and Cranberries

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Warm Brussels Sprout Salad with Hazelnuts and Cranberries

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Portuguese Favas

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Portuguese Favas

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Corn on the Cob

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Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Corn on the Cob

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 5 mins
- Total: 1 hr 25 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 ears of corn
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

Roasted Eggplant and Mushrooms

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Roasted Eggplant and Mushrooms

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 55 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Butternut Squash with Onions and Pecans

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Butternut Squash with Onions and Pecans

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Total: 55 mins
- Servings: 8
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

Eggplant and Tomato Casserole

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Eggplant and Tomato Casserole

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Candied Yams

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Candied Yams

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here

Nana's Acorn Squash

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Nana's Acorn Squash

- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here

Breaded Brussels Sprouts

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Breaded Brussels Sprouts

- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 12 mins
- Total: 37 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables

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Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 30 mins
- Total: 2 hrs
- Servings: 24
- Yield: 24 servings
- Number of ingredients: 16
- Read more about the recipe here

Baked Brussels Sprouts

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Baked Brussels Sprouts

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

Cajun Style Baked Sweet Potato

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Cajun Style Baked Sweet Potato

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 10 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

Red Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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Red Garlic Mashed Potatoes

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

Eggplant Mixed Grill

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Eggplant Mixed Grill

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 12 mins
- Additional: 2 hrs 3 mins
- Total: 2 hrs 30 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here

Five Bean Casserole

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Five Bean Casserole

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs 30 mins
- Total: 2 hrs 40 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 10 to 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

Cranberry Salad

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Cranberry Salad

- Prep: 10 mins
- Additional: 50 mins
- Total: 1 hr
- Servings: 7
- Yield: 6 - 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

Roasted Lemon Pepper Potatoes

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Roasted Lemon Pepper Potatoes

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Additional: 10 mins
- Total: 1 hr 5 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 potato halves
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Italian-Style Swiss Chard

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Italian-Style Swiss Chard

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 side dish servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

Sweet Potato Souffles

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Sweet Potato Souffles

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Additional: 10 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 5-ounce souffles
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

Zucchini with Chickpea and Mushroom Stuffing

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Zucchini with Chickpea and Mushroom Stuffing

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 1 hr
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

Quick Brussels and Bacon

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Quick Brussels and Bacon

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here

Roasted Apples and Brussels Sprouts

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Roasted Apples and Brussels Sprouts

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

Grilled Bok Choy

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Grilled Bok Choy

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 6
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

Rutabaga Oven Fries

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Rutabaga Oven Fries

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

Teena's Bacon and Cheddar Potatoes

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Teena's Bacon and Cheddar Potatoes

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 55 mins
- Total: 1 hr 15 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 1 2-quart baking dish
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

Yummy Yam Casserole

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Yummy Yam Casserole

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 55 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

Autumn Butternut Squash Casserole

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Autumn Butternut Squash Casserole

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 1 hr
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here

Awesome Sausage, Apple and Cranberry Stuffing

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Awesome Sausage, Apple and Cranberry Stuffing

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 30 mins
- Servings: 10
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here

Grandma's Green Bean Casserole

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Grandma's Green Bean Casserole

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Total: 55 mins
- Servings: 10
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

Roasted Pumpkin and Sage Risotto

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Roasted Pumpkin and Sage Risotto

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 52 mins
- Total: 1 hr 7 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 cups
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Savory Roasted Root Vegetables

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Savory Roasted Root Vegetables

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 1 hr 15 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

The Best Mashed Potatoes

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The Best Mashed Potatoes

- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 12
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here