Instant mashed potatoes get an upgrade with cream cheese, sour cream, and herbs for a delicious mashed potato dish without all the work.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Thanksgiving Side Dishes
If the turkey is the star of the Thanksgiving show, then the side dishes are the supporting actors. Your choice of sides are important for balancing out the flavors of the meal.
How many side dishes you choose depend on how many people you are serving (or how many leftovers you want!). For a small group a simple selection of stuffing, mashed potatoes, and green beans might suffice. For a larger gathering you might pick a variety of salads, vegetables, potatoes (both mashed and sweet), and more than one stuffing recipe.
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Make-Ahead Instant Mashed Potatoes
Copycat Stove Top-Like Stuffing Mix
Keep stuffing mix on hand cheaper than the boxed kind. Stuffing cubes are mixed with dried herbs and can be stored until you need it.
Time: under 30 minutes
Gorgonzola Mashed Potatoes
Who knew potatoes could be so fancy? These gorgonzola mashed potatoes are all about turning the everyday into something extraordinary.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat Stouffer's Corn Souffle
A copycat of the popular frozen corn souffle made by Stouffer's. It's made with eggs, creamed corn, sour cream, milk, and a hint of nutmeg.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Ginger Glazed Carrots
Ginger glazed carrots are a delicious and easy way to add some extra flavor to your side dish. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or holiday meal.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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Brown Sugar-Glazed Carrots
Simple but delicious! Carrots are glazed with brown sugar, butter, and orange peel.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Barbara's Candied Yams
Barbara gets it. No marshmallow topping, no frills, just perfect candied yams. Nutmeg and vanilla bring out the natural flavor of the yams, for a dish that's the perfect bridge...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Louisiana Oyster Stuffing
This recipe is the perfect way to add a little bit of seafood flair to your Thanksgiving feast. This traditional oyster stuffing is sure to please even the most discerning...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows
Put the sweet back in sweet potato. Mash them up with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon and top that off with some marshmallows before a trip to the oven. Just...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Quick Candied Yams
Want to dress up a can of sweet potatoes? This simple recipe creates a sweet and buttery dish that's ready in no time.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Best Ever Green Bean Casserole
A cheesier version of the traditional green bean casserole. It's made with green beans, cream of mushroom soup, fried onion rings, and Velveeta cheese
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Apple-Raisin Stuffing
Ready to impress your friends with a stuffing recipe that's anything but ordinary? This apple-raisin stuffing can be whipped up in a snap, whether you prefer the crock...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Shallot Mashed Potatoes
Creamy mashed potatoes are mixed with oven-roasted shallots to make an incredible potato side dish, perfect to accompany your favorite main dish.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Pecan Green Beans
Nutty and buttery, these green beans are a perfect holiday side dish
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Creamed Corn With Cheese
A great way to dress up frozen corn. The corn is baked in a creamy sauce with a hint of sugar and a savory dash of Romano cheese.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Green Bean Casserole With Homemade French Fried Onions
An updated version of the famous green bean casserole that swaps out the cream soup and canned green beans for fresh ingredients, including a...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Brown sugar and butter are standard fare for candied sweet potatoes, but the real genius of this recipe is adding in some OJ
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Sweet Potatoes With Marshmallow Creme Sauce
Put the sweet back in sweet potatoes, then add a layer of marshmallow creme on top. This decadent dish is the perfect sweet and savory bridge between dinner...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Savory Stuffing Balls
A great way to serve stuffing in individual portions. The outside gets a nice, crispy texture while the inside is moist and delicious.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cracker Stuffing
Ready for a flavor-packed surprise? This cracker stuffing takes classic ingredients and spins them into a dish that might just steal the show at dinner.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Apple Sausage Stuffing
Sweet and savory stuffing can be a Thanksgiving game changer. Slow cooked apples and pork sausage makes an absolutely stand-out stuffing that's miles ahead of the...
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Oven Orange-Glazed Carrots
Oven-roasting the carrots in a sweet butter sauce gives them a caramelized-like glaze.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Acorn Squash with Brown Sugar
If acorn squash isn't available you can substitute another winter squash like butternut, buttercup, or even small pie pumpkins. For an added treat, drizzle a little...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Baked Stuffing Casserole
A simple bread stuffing made with onion, celery, bread, seasonings and instead of plain chicken broth it uses chicken and rice soup for a different twist.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Farmhouse Sweet Potato Pie With Pecan Streusel
Who says only apple and cherry pies deserve a crumb topping? Crunchy spiced pecan streusel turns a good sweet potato pie into a great one, adding textures...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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