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Thanksgiving Side Dishes

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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recipe for sausage potato stuffing

Sausage Potato Stuffing

Made with black pepper, salt, sage, pork sausage, potatoes, celery, sweet onion, butter, bread, dried thyme

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for candied yams with pineapple and pecans

Candied Yams With Pineapple And Pecans

Made with yams, margarine, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, brown sugar, honey, pineapple bits, pecans, miniature marshmallows

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for overnight wild rice, hazelnut & mushroom stuffing

Overnight Wild Rice, Hazelnut & Mushroom Stuffing

Made with celery, chanterelle mushrooms, salt, black pepper, dried cranberries, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, chicken broth or stock, fresh sage, fresh...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for orange candied yams with marshmallows

Orange Candied Yams With Marshmallows

Made with miniature marshmallows, yams, orange juice, brown sugar, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sweet potato casserole with pecan topping

Sweet Potato Casserole With Pecan Topping

Made with sweet potatoes, butter, sugar, milk, vanilla extract, eggs, pecans, brown sugar, flour

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for thanksgiving cranberry delight

Thanksgiving Cranberry Delight

Made with lemon peel, lemon juice, salt, pecans, raspberry gelatin powder, fresh cranberries, cranberries, crushed pineapple, celery

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for southern comfort sweet potato casserole

Southern Comfort Sweet Potato Casserole

Made with pecans, sweet potatoes, butter, southern comfort, orange juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for rice stuffing

Rice Stuffing

Made with onion, green onion, celery, red bell pepper, bacon drippings, seasoned salt, celery seeds, salt, black pepper, worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for old-fashioned bread and egg dressing

Old-Fashioned Bread And Egg Dressing

Made with giblet stock, egg, black pepper, salt, onions, celery, butter or drippings, bread cubes or crumbs, hard-cooked egg, herbs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for creamed turnips

Creamed Turnips

Made with shallots, milk, heavy cream, butter, fresh thyme, dried thyme, salt, black peppercorns, whole cloves

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for honey green beans with cranberries

Honey Green Beans with Cranberries

Made with green beans, orange peel, dried cranberries, honey

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for iowa corn casserole

Iowa Corn Casserole

Made with cream style corn, bacon, bread crumbs, onion, green bell pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker green beans with water chestnuts

Slow Cooker Green Beans With Water Chestnuts

Made with black pepper, milk, green beans, French fried onion rings, Cheddar cheese, water chestnuts, cream of chicken or mushroom soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for garlic mashed potato casserole

Garlic Mashed Potato Casserole

Made with olive oil, Parmesan cheese, scallions, potatoes, garlic, chicken broth, water, sour cream, butter, salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for bread machine turkey stuffing bread

Bread Machine Turkey Stuffing Bread

Made with milk, egg, onion, butter, bread flour, cornmeal, brown sugar, celery seed, salt, dried sage

Method:   bread machine
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for wine and honey-glazed brussels sprouts

Wine And Honey-Glazed Brussels Sprouts

Made with cornstarch, soy sauce, Brussels sprouts, dry red wine, honey

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for maple yams

Maple Yams

Made with walnuts, yams, brown sugar, maple syrup, butter, cinnamon, salt and pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for old-fashioned buttermilk cornbread

Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Cornbread

Made with butter, buttermilk, eggs, cornmeal, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sausage and wild rice stuffing

Sausage And Wild Rice Stuffing

Made with salt and pepper, butter, wild rice, sausage meat, onion, parsley, mushrooms, sage

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sweet potato crescent rolls

Sweet Potato Crescent Rolls

Made with flour, sugar, active dry yeast, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, ground cloves, sweet potatoes, butter

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for sweet ranch glazed carrots

Sweet Ranch Glazed Carrots

Made with ranch salad dressing mix, baby carrots, butter, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for jamaican yam casserole

Jamaican Yam Casserole

Made with coconut, pecans, yams, banana, orange juice, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for candied yams with cranberries and crunchy topping

Candied Yams with Cranberries And Crunchy Topping

Made with miniature marshmallows, cranberries, flour, brown sugar, oatmeal, cinnamon, butter, yams

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for maple syrup glazed sweet potatoes

Maple Syrup Glazed Sweet Potatoes

Made with maple-flavored syrup, butter or margarine, sweet potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cheesy green bean casserole with water chestnuts and mushrooms

Cheesy Green Bean Casserole with Water Chestnuts and Mushrooms

Made with margarine, onion, all-purpose flour, half and half, sharp Cheddar cheese, water chestnuts, mushrooms, soy sauce, hot pepper...

Method:   stovetop, oven, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mashed potato stuffing

Mashed Potato Stuffing

Made with eggs, white bread, milk or water, potatoes, butter, salt, milk, bacon grease or butter, onion, celery

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker candied yams and cranberry casserole

Slow Cooker Candied Yams and Cranberry Casserole

Made with black pepper, yams or sweet potatoes, brown sugar, butter, salt, cranberries

Method:   crock pot, stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for scalloped sweet potatoes and apples

Scalloped Sweet Potatoes And Apples

Made with butter, ground cinnamon, sweet potatoes, granny smith apples, brown sugar, orange rind, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for thanksgiving yam and apple casserole

Thanksgiving Yam And Apple Casserole

Made with salt, cinnamon, dry sherry, Granny Smith apples, yams, butter, brown sugar, corn syrup

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for granny's sweet potatoes with praline topping

Granny's Sweet Potatoes With Praline Topping

Made with flour, brown sugar, sweet potatoes, sugar, milk, butter or margarine, vanilla extract, eggs, coconut

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker wild rice stuffing

Slow Cooker Wild Rice Stuffing

Made with wild rice, onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup, mushrooms, garlic, onions, vegetable broth, dried cranberries, fresh sage, poultry seasoning

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cornbread stuffing with fruit and pine nuts

Cornbread Stuffing with Fruit and Pine Nuts

Made with celery, butter, corn bread, dried rosemary, sage, salt, black pepper, dried peaches, dried apricots, raisins

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for stuffed baby pumpkins

Stuffed Baby Pumpkins

Made with vegetable stock or water, onion, celery, dried sage, garlic, dry bread crumbs, dried thyme, pine nuts, dried apricots, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for oyster and giblet stuffing

Oyster And Giblet Stuffing

Made with onion, cornbread, turkey giblets, oysters, parsley, dried basil, paprika, salt, dried sage, ground nutmeg

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for thanksgiving bacon-apple stuffing

Thanksgiving Bacon-Apple Stuffing

Made with bread, bacon, onions, garlic, Granny Smith apples, sage, chicken stock, eggs, heavy cream, parsley

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for purple smashed potatoes

Purple Smashed Potatoes

Made with white pepper, salt, purple or blue potatoes, whole milk, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cajun cornbread stuffing

Cajun Cornbread Stuffing

Made with butter, onions, green bell pepper, celery, bay leaves, garlic, chicken giblets, chicken broth, hot sauce, cornbread

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baby carrots with horseradish

Baby Carrots with Horseradish

Made with dry mustard, black pepper, baby carrots, butter, flour, milk, sour cream, prepared horseradish

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for sweet potatoes with brown sugar & pecans

Sweet Potatoes With Brown Sugar & Pecans

Made with salt, lemon juice, vanilla extract, brown sugar, pecans, butter, sweet potatoes, eggs, maple syrup

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for mushroom and chestnut stuffing

Mushroom And Chestnut Stuffing

Made with white bread, butter, onions, mushrooms, celery, fresh chestnuts, chestnuts, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for sweet potato pineapple casserole

Sweet Potato Pineapple Casserole

Made with margarine, sweet potatoes, brown sugar, pineapple

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for wild rice and chestnut stuffing

Wild Rice And Chestnut Stuffing

Made with chicken stock, wild rice, salt, olive oil, shallots, butter, mushrooms, garlic, dry sherry, dried thyme

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fancy mashed potatoes

Fancy Mashed Potatoes

Made with butter or margarine, butter-flavored crackers, green onions, potatoes, garlic, cream cheese, sour cream, salt and pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for apricot glazed sweet potatoes

Apricot Glazed Sweet Potatoes

Made with butter, orange peel, water, sweet potatoes, brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon, apricot puree

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for wild rice & mushroom stuffing

Wild Rice & Mushroom Stuffing

Made with butter, carrots, celery, salt, dried thyme, black pepper, shiitake mushrooms, white mushrooms, white rice

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for wild rice turkey dressing

Wild Rice Turkey Dressing

Made with salt and pepper, stuffing mix, wild rice, chicken bouillon, celery, green bell pepper, poultry seasoning, butter, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for twice baked stuffed sweet potatoes

Twice Baked Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Made with pecans, sweet potatoes, butter, orange juice, salt, crushed pineapple

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for sweet potatoes & pears

Sweet Potatoes & Pears

Made with ground cardamom, ground cinnamon, sugar, sweet potatoes, butter, Bartlett pears, pear nectar

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for sweet potato cranberry casserole

Sweet Potato Cranberry Casserole

Made with ground ginger, nutmeg, salt, orange, sweet potatoes or yams, onions, olive oil or vegetable oil, cranberries, brown sugar, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for green bean cashew casserole

Green Bean Cashew Casserole

Made with bread crumbs, half and half or light cream, cashew, green beans, oil, onion, white wine or reduced sodium chicken broth, salt, ground white pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes





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