Mix and match these crowd-pleasing side dish recipes to create your easiest Thanksgiving menu ever. Choose from classic sweet potato and green bean casseroles, mashed potatoes and potato gratin, bread stuffing and cornbread dressing, Brussels sprouts, butternut and acorn squash, cranberry sauces, roasted root vegetables, and lots more.
This traditional Thanksgiving casserole of creamy, nutmeg-seasoned sweet potatoes topped with toasty melted marshmallows is a classic crowd-pleaser. The dish travels well; simply reheat in the oven before serving.
Honey lends sweetness and sheen to roasted carrots, sweet potatoes, and parsnips. Walnuts serve as a crunchy contrast to the tender vegetables.
Yukon Gold potatoes are whipped with half-and-half and butter to make an especially creamy mash. Parsley and chives add bright notes of flavor and color.
The classic combination of brussels sprouts and bacon gets a touch of sweetness from apple slices. Everything is roasted together until browned and tender.
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Fresh pork sausage and turkey giblets lend their rich, meaty flavors to this lightly sweet cornbread stuffing. The chicken broth and beaten eggs soak into the soft, crumbled cornbread to create a custardy texture.
Cauliflower is irresistible when baked in a creamy Parmesan sauce. Fresh breadcrumbs and more grated cheese make the golden, crunchy topping.
Rosemary perfumes the rice pilaf while it cooks, and parsley and grapes, stirred in at the very end, add freshness and sweetness. Serve this Thanksgiving side dish warm or at room temperature.
Chopped onions slowly caramelized in olive oil are an irresistible addition to mashed potatoes. A few garlic cloves boiled along with the potatoes add another layer of flavor.
Curry powder adds zing to roasted brussels sprouts. Top them with lemon zest and juice just before serving.
Stack russet potato slices in buttered muffin tins and pour cream over the top to create individual servings of golden-brown gratin. This recipe serves six but is easy to double.
These are two recipes for stuffing purists. Fresh sage and tidbits of sauteed chicken liver in our Cornbread Stuffing (top) complement the slightly sweet main ingredient. The straightforward combination of leeks, apples, and rosemary in our Apple Stuffing (bottom) tastes wonderful when mingled with rich turkey drippings.
A mixture of butter, brown sugar, and pecans creates a glaze for roasted sweet-potato slices. A pinch of cayenne pepper balances out the buttery sweetness of this classic Thanksgiving side dish.
Stuffed acorn squash halves make a picturesque presentation at the table. The filling of wild rice, dried cherries, and pecans is substantial enough to make this a satisfying main dish for vegetarians.
Brussels sprouts become sweet and nutty when browned. For the best flavor and texture, add the lemon juice just before serving.
No need to peel and dice to prepare this dish: Simply roast the sweet potatoes and then scoop out the flesh. Blend it in the food processor with maple syrup and butter for an easy and colorful Thanksgiving side.
This bread stuffing can be used as a base formula from which to create your own personalized recipe. In addition to the celery, shallots, and parsley, try adding sauteed mushrooms, spicy sausage, fresh herbs, dried fruit, nuts, or any other flavoring components you desire.
Bring a little something different to the Thanksgiving table with this Italian-accented side dish. Boil the broccoli rabe before sauteing it to cut down on the bitterness.
Roasted garlic brings its rich, slightly sweet flavor to these mashed potatoes. This dish can be made up to 4 hours in advance of the Thanksgiving dinner; simply cover the mashed potatoes with a thin layer of milk and store in the refrigerator. To serve, heat over simmering water, stirring to combine.
Buttermilk in place of cream adds tangy flavor instead of fat to this classic Thanksgiving side of mashed potatoes. Garnish the potatoes with snipped fresh chives.
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