Thanksgiving Sides
Round out the feast with my tested Thanksgiving side dishes, from creamy mashed potatoes and stuffing to green beans, sweet potatoes, and cranberry sauce. I share the why behind each step, so every side is ready when the turkey is.
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Make-Ahead and Slow Cooker Sides
On Thanksgiving, the oven is the busiest spot in the kitchen. These sides cook in the slow cooker or Instant Pot, so the oven stays free for the turkey and pies.
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Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Make-ahead Thanksgiving sides are the secret to a calm holiday. Here are 17 of my favorite side dishes you can prepare days in advance, with exactly how far ahead to make each one and how to reheat it. Thanksgiving dinner comes down to a few hours, one oven, and a lot of dishes that all…
Potato Side Dishes
Mashed, scalloped, smashed or baked into a creamy gratin, there’s a potato side for every table. For the fluffiest mash, mix gently, since overworking cooked potatoes makes them gummy.
Holiday Casseroles
Casseroles are made for feeding a crowd, from classic green bean casserole to sweet potato casserole with a crunchy topping.
Stuffing and Dressing
Classic bread stuffing, sausage stuffing or Southern cornbread dressing. Starting with dried bread cubes helps the stuffing soak up broth without turning mushy.
Vegetable Sides
Balance out the rich dishes with something green. High heat browns Brussels sprouts and carrots for extra sweetness, while a quick sauté keeps green beans crisp-tender.
Winter Squash Recipes
Butternut, acorn and honeynut squash are at their best in the fall. Roasting caramelizes their natural sugars for a sweet, nutty side.
Breads and Biscuits
Fill the bread basket with soft dinner rolls, flaky homemade biscuits or golden cornbread.
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