You’ve been planning for weeks, choosing the appetizers you’ll serve before the feast, finding the perfect turkey recipe, dreaming about your favorite mashed potatoes and whittling down the dessert menu (we know, it’s so hard to refrain from making all the pies and cakes!). Everything’s going so well … and then you realize you’ll have a few extra guests at the table! If you find yourself in need of a last-minute side dish or two, don’t worry. Whipping up something that's delicious and stress-free is actually easier than you might think. Veggies, mac and cheese, and even biscuits can be made in hardly any time at all. Follow Ina's lead and make this impressive side dish. Sweet carrots go perfectly with a little butter and chopped fresh dill, and you'll need only 15 minutes from start to finish.

The secret to slashing the time it takes to make this green bean dish? The microwave. Steam French green beans in the microwave, then coat them in lemony sour cream and tops with freshly shaved Parmesan.

These mashed sweet potatoes have all of the elements of a classic sweet potato casserole, but were cooked from start to finish in an Instant Pot, which means they're ready in a fraction of the time. They're topped with crunchy pecans and an optional (but deliciously decadent) marshmallow swirl.

Ree Drummond prepares a traditional cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving by using fresh cranberries and orange juice, plus a generous dose of maple syrup in place of sugar, for a more natural flavor.

Two kinds of cheese, sharp cheddar and Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus a touch of nutmeg will make this side dish a holiday staple.

This top-rated recipe yields roasted sweet potatoes that are golden, caramelized and slightly crisp outside and tender and fluffy inside. Best of all, they're quick and easy to make!

Creamy, cheesy and irresistibly comforting, Ina Garten’s Spinach Gratin comes together quickly with pantry staples—perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your last-minute Thanksgiving spread.

Our test kitchen adds Cheddar and chive to this classic side. The best part? Everything is prepped in one bowl in less than 10 minutes. It bakes up golden brown and puffy—perfect for a holiday gathering.

We’re willing to bet that you already have most of the ingredients for Valerie’s festive pilaf in the pantry. To save even more time, toast the almonds while the rice is cooking.

Ree Drummond’s Brown Butter and Sage Pull-Apart Bread is a golden, buttery showstopper that’s easy to make and impossible to resist—ideal for soaking up gravy or wowing guests in a pinch.

Swiss chard gets the royal treatment in this recipe. The dried cranberries are soaked in chicken broth for a boost of flavor, then simmered with the chard to form a delicious, syrupy sauce.

Pack tons of flavor into this quick sweet potato side dish by mixing in bananas, orange juice, nutmeg and brown sugar.

Follow Rachael's lead to whip up a company-worthy, eight-minute veggie with a flavorful citrus punch.

These buttery biscuits make a beautiful addition to any Thanksgiving table. Make extra if you can—the cooking time remains the same, and the biscuits are a great base for leftover turkey sandwiches.

Ree’s roasted asparagus hits the trifecta: it’s easy, fast and tasty. Simply drizzle the veggies with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and roast for 20 minutes. Oh, and it’s healthy, too!

Try adding celery root to mashed potatoes for an unexpected twist on the traditional mash. Bonus: It's ready in 20 minutes or less.

Marcela adds a spicy twist to cranberry sauce with two different chile peppers and plenty of orange zest.

Instead of smothering sweet potatoes in marshmallows, let them play a leading role in this five ingredient, easy chipotle-spiced mash.

These are the easiest Brussels sprouts you can make, and they can be on the table in only 10 minutes.

Sweet raisins counter the slight bitterness of turnips in this 12-minute recipe. Sauté the turnips until tender, then stir in the seasonings, white wine vinegar and raisins to form a smooth, warm glaze.

Ina’s tasty side dish couldn’t be simpler: just toss the broccolini with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. You’ll have a healthy Thanksgiving veggie that’s done in 20 minutes. As an added treat, there’s only one dish to clean.

A sauce made from carrots, ginger and scallions packs the spaghetti squash with fresh, zingy flavor that’s sure to please your guests. Plus, by steaming the squash in the microwave, you can have this healthy side on the table in just 20 minutes.

Reduce cooking time by pan-frying Brussels sprouts with capers and walnuts, then tossing with a honey-serrano vinaigrette.

Greens are a great option for quick sides—when cooked on the stove, the leaves tend to wilt in just minutes. Heavy cream and nutmeg give this quick recipe extra coziness.