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 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
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
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
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
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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
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
Brown Sugar-Glazed Carrots
Simple but delicious! Carrots are glazed with brown sugar, butter, and orange peel.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Old-Fashioned Green Beans
With bacon as a sidekick, these green beans turn into a Rockstar and steal the dinner table show. Front row tickets, please. I don't want to miss the party.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Apple And Onion Dressing
Say goodbye to boxed stuffing and hello to a delightful combination of apples, onions, and a medley of fresh ingredients. This apple and onion dressing is not just a side, it...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cream Style Corn
Discover a delicious and easy recipe for cream-style corn. Made with fresh corn, milk, and simple seasonings, this side dish is sure to be a hit at your next meal.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Kentucky Bourbon Sweet Potatoes
Butter, vanilla, and a golden-baked marshmallow topping turn some sweet potatoes into an utterly life-changing casserole.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 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
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
Glazed Baby Carrots With Parsley
Cooked baby carrots are mixed with butter, brown sugar, lemon juice, and fresh parsley. It's a simple recipe but it makes a great side dish.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Pecan Green Beans
Nutty and buttery, these green beans are a perfect holiday side dish
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
Green Beans With Bacon, Shallots And Cider Vinegar
Fresh green beans are cooked in a seasoned broth mixture then given a splash of cider vinegar for flavor.
Method: stovetop
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
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
Slow Cooker Orange Glazed Carrots
Carrots are slow cooked until tender and mixed with an orange-pecan sauce.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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