It doesn't matter if you’ve been planning for weeks or are just getting started — every Thanksgiving dinner menu can benefit from a few easy-to-make sides. You'll find plenty of of options here, from recipes that are ready fast to ones that require ony a handful of ingredients. So, go ahead, fill your table with an impressive spread of seasonal veggies and potato dishes, classics like mac and cheese and even homemade biscuits — whipping up something delicious and stress-free is easier than you think!

One of our favorite places to start? These mashed sweet potatoes, which 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 a deliciously decadent marshmallow swirl, so they're guaranteed to impress everyone at the table.

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.

Somewhere between oven-roasted potatoes and crispy hash, these little creamer potatoes are boiled in water with baking soda before being smashed. The alkaline in the baking soda helps the skins crisp up quickly. Smashing increases their surface area and contact with the pan. The result is the crunchiest-ever crust.

We tried several versions of this recipe, including one with double the amount of baking powder. And while the biscuits turned out puffy and beautiful, they ultimately were too dry. So, we tweaked the baking powder amount along with the butter and buttermilk and arrived at these beauties –flaky, golden, tender and moist, just as biscuits should be.

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.

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 simple recipe might just become your new go-to for Thanksgiving spuds. Baking sweet potatoes at a super high temperature caramelizes the outsides, and finishing them in chicken broth makes the insides creamy.

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.

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.

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

Take all the flavors of a classic sweet potato casserole and cross them with the elegance of a hasselback potato, for a show-stopping holiday side dish.

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.

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

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

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!

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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!

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.