Thanksgiving Side Dishes 6 Ways
A delightful array of simple and scrumptious recipes that are perfect for any holiday table, allowing for customization to cater to family tastes.
Ingredients
Candied Carrots
- 1 pound baby carrots
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup salted butter
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup pure honey
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper (optional)
- 2 teaspoons fresh chopped flat-leaf parsley (optional garnish)
Corn Casserole
- 15.25 ounces whole kernel corn
- 14.75 ounces cream-style corn
- 8 ounces Jiffy corn muffin mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup butter (melted)
Smothered Green Beans
- 72.5 ounces cut green beans
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup salted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 16 ounces smoked bacon (cooked and crumbled)
Sweet Potato Casserole
- 8 cups peeled and cubed sweet potatoes
- 2 cups water
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 5 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
Loaded Scalloped Potatoes
- 4 cups Yukon gold potatoes
- 1/2 pound thick sliced bacon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup Monterey jack cheese (shredded)
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives (optional garnish)
- 1 large onion
Vegetable Casserole
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 jar Cheez Whiz
- 1 cup Minute Rice
- 1 package frozen California blend vegetables
- 1 cup butter (or margarine)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
Candied Carrots
- In a pot, combine carrots, water, and butter. Cook until carrots are tender.
- Stir in brown sugar, honey, pepper, and parsley. Simmer until syrupy.
Corn Casserole
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl, pour into a greased baking dish, and bake for 45 minutes.
Smothered Green Beans
- Combine all ingredients in a large pot.
- Cook on medium heat until mixed and warm through.
Sweet Potato Casserole
- Boil sweet potatoes until soft.
- Mash with water, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 1 cup pecans.
- Stir in mini marshmallows.
- Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes, topping with remaining pecans.
Loaded Scalloped Potatoes
- Cook bacon until crisp.
- Sauté onion in butter, then add flour and milk to form a sauce.
- Layer potatoes, sauce, and cheeses in a greased dish.
- Bake at 350°F for about 1 hour.
Vegetable Casserole
- Mix onion, soup, Cheez Whiz, rice, and frozen vegetables.
- Pour into a greased baking dish, top with butter and breadcrumbs.
- Bake at 350°F for 30-40 minutes.
Notes
Make the sweet potato casserole a day in advance and simply bake it on Thanksgiving Day. For extra flavor, try seasoning your green beans with a sprinkle of crushed red pepper. Leftover bacon bits can elevate many of these dishes. Use fresh herbs instead of dried for a more vibrant taste. Customize the sweetness of the canned corn dish by adjusting the sugar levels.