White Castle isn't just for late night burger cravings! Chopped up burgers actually make a great stuffing for your Thanksgiving turkey (or weeknight chicken).
Time: under 30 minutes
Starches
We've collected some of our favorite starchy side dish recipes here for you to help complete your meal.
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White Castle Turkey Stuffing
Polenta With Wild Mushrooms
The polenta is cooked in a flavorful broth, then topped with sauteed mushrooms and onions. Serve this dish as a main course or as a side dish.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Hot Potato Chips With Blue Cheese Sauce
Made with butter, milk, Spanish onion, all-purpose flour, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, blue cheese, Idaho potatoes
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Microwave Asparagus And Chicken Risotto
Microwave risotto? You bet! Get the creamy texture you love from risotto in this microwaveable recipe.
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Garlic Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes are good and garlic mashed potatoes are better, but horseradish garlic mashed potatoes are best. The spicy horseradish works great with savory...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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Pourgouri Pilaf (Cyprus)
Made with salt and black pepper, chicken stock, oil, onion, vermicelli pasta, pourgouri or boulgouri
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Geelrys (South African Yellow Rice)
Made with raisins, water, butter, white rice, cinnamon sticks, salt, ground turmeric
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Wild Rice Dressing
Made with wild rice, water, breakfast sausage, cream of mushroom soup, butter, croutons, poultry seasoning, dry onion, celery, salt
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Herb And Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Made with thyme, parsley, potatoes, cream cheese, butter, milk, garlic powder
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Layered Cheesy Rice And Green Chile Casserole
A delicious layered casserole of creamy sour cream rice, three kinds of cheese, and chopped green chiles.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Wild Rice Cakes with Lager Cream Sauce
Made with celery, carrot, dried apricots, sweet onion, Romano cheese, eggs, flour, dried wild mushrooms, heavy cream
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Grillled Garlic Rosemary Potatoes
Made with black pepper, kosher salt, potatoes, olive oil, garlic, rosemary
Method: outdoor grill, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Southwestern Avocado Rice
Looking for an easy rice side dish that doesn't come from a packaged mix? Check out this recipe. Great southwestern flavors with fresh jalapenos, avocados, salsa, and...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Shrimp And Mussels Risotto
Made with parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, shallots, olive oil, arborio rice, fish stock, butter, herbs, mussels, shrimp
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Meringue And Streusel Topped Sweet Potatoes
Made with maple syrup, salt, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, maple flavoring, eggs, non-stick cooking spray, pecans, brown sugar
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Apple Walnut Stuffing
Anyone can open a box of stuffing, but why not take it one step further? Turn that packaged stuffing into a dish that tastes made from scratch.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slowcooked Mashed Potatoes
The crockpot comes to the rescue, along with an electric mixer to whip up creamy, buttery potatoes in a snap.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
John's Rosemary Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are roasted with rosemary, onion, garlic, olive oil, and a generous amount of sea salt and coarse ground black pepper.
Method: microwave, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Summer Vegetable Fried Rice
Zucchini and yellow squash give this fried rice recipe an extra veggie kick. It also has Canadian bacon instead of the more commonly used ham in fried rice recipes.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Sherried Mushroom Rice
Made with instant rice, salt, garlic, margarine or butter, mushrooms, red bell pepper, chicken broth, water, dry sherry or chicken broth, dried minced onions
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Jicama Fries
A healthier version of French fries. Jicama strips are seasoned and baked in the oven or air fryer until crisp. Serve with ketchup or other dipping sauce.
Method: microwave, oven, air fryer
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cilantro Lime Rice
Made with garlic, water, white rice, salt, fresh cilantro, lime juice, olive oil
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Basic Brown Rice Under Pressure
Rice in the pressure cooker is simple and turns out fantastic! Not mushy or sticky, just perfectly cooked grains of rice.
Method: pressure cooker
Time: 30-60 minutes
Glazed Rice Pilaf With Chive Sour Cream Sauce
Rice is cooked in chicken broth then mixed with a garlic, chive, and sour cream sauce and baked in the oven. Bread crumbs sprinkled on top give it added...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Sourdough Stuffing With Sage, Thyme, And Marjoram
Turkey may be the star of the Thanksgiving spread but a good herb-packed stuffing is a huge part of the supporting cast, and this sage and sourdough...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Risotto with Homemade Turkey Broth and Porcini Mushrooms
Do yourself a favor, take that Thanksgiving carcass and make a broth. Then do yourself another favor, use that broth to make this rich risotto...
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Sweet Potato Noodles
Sweet potato noodles are high in vitamins and minerals, and are a good source of fiber. They have a chewy texture and a slightly sweet taste.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
South African Sweet Potatoes
Who says comfort food can't be a little exotic? These South African sweet potatoes are here to bring some warmth and sweetness to your dinner table.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Vegetarian Feijoada
Made with onion, garlic, cumin, dried oregano, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, celery, black beans, crushed tomatoes
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Sausage And Vegetable Risotto
Made with sweet Italian sausages, water, onion, butter, white wine, arborio rice, zucchini, kosher salt, fresh baby spinach, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Colcannon with Kale and Guanciale
Mashed taters with bacon, onions, and kale come together perfectly for an ultimate comfort food. If you've got leftovers, throw on a fried egg for breakfast!
Method: stovetop, microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
Sweet Potato Latkes With Maple Syrup And Marshmallows
Maple and marshmallow obviously make for delicious additions, but the subtle spices of ginger and nutmeg are really what make these latkes shine.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Creole Grits And Cheese Casserole
Baking this cheesy casserole gives you that beautiful crust on top and the creamy grits underneath while a little creole seasoning spices it up.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat Chipotle Veggie Rice Bowl
Made with bay leaf, jalapeno pepper, red ripe sweet tomatoes, tomatoes, red onion, fresh cilantro, lemon juice
Method: microwave, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Apple and Sage Stuffing
If you thought stuffing was just a sidekick, think again. This apple and sage version is here to steal the spotlight at your next holiday or dinner gathering.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Apple Pecan Stuffing
Want to balance out rich dishes with something a bit fruity? This apple pecan stuffing brings the perfect contrast with its savory herbs and sweet apples.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Bread And Butter Stuffing With Fresh Sage
Truly a stuffing that pulls all the stops. Fresh sage is an absolute must, of course, but the sweet apples and raisins in this spectacular stuffing help...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: over 5 hours
Apple Baked Sweet Potatoes
Made with butter, brown sugar, sweet potato, tart apple, apple cider
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Basmati Rice With Peas
Subtle spices dress up this rice dish. Goes great with a variety of main dish recipes.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Very Sage Slow Cooker Stuffing
The two keys to this scrumptious recipe are using cornbread for moisture and fresh sage for maximum herby flavor.
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Fresh Corn Risotto
Fresh corn makes all the difference in this recipe. Half of it is pureed and then it is all stirred into the finished risotto. Serve it as a side dish, or like we did with some baked...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Pumpkin And Soybean Risotto
This is a very rich and creamy risotto that's packed with nutrition.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Quinoa Vegetable Pilaf
Sauteed peppers, celery, and cashews along with pan-toasted spices turn the quinoa into a flavorful pilaf. Excellent light lunch or side dish.
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Edamame With Sesame Jasmine Rice
Made with salt and pepper, toasted sesame seeds, salt, water, jasmine rice, edamame, peanut oil
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Fried Brown Rice With Shiitake Mushrooms
If you are looking for a gourmet fried rice recipe, this is it. It uses fresh shiitake mushrooms and cooked brown rice but is garnished with strips of nori...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Vegetarian Risotto with Fresh Broccoli Florets
Use a good, rich vegetable stock in this recipe for the best results. Wilted spinach adds additional flavor and visual appeal.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Baked Turnip And Potato Puree
Made with eggs, white pepper, salt, turnips, potatoes, butter, sugar
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Pan-Asian Fried Rice
Made with carrots, shiitake mushrooms, salt, celery, green cabbage, garam masala, stir-fry sauce, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, chili paste
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Creamy Parmesan Rice
Regular fluffy white rice is fine for most dishes, but it can't match the decadence of this parmesan rice. Thick and creamy, it's a great substitute for risotto.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Potato And Carrot Latkes
Whether you like to top them with sour cream, applesauce, or even turn them into a sandwich with corned beef, fried latkes are absolutely classic.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.
It may look like a sad little package shoved in the back of your freezer, but frozen spinach actually has a lot of culinary uses (and some may surprise you).