This recipe swaps the classic marshmallow or pecan topping for a beautifully light and elegant merengue on top.
Cornbread Muffins
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Cornbread or yeast rolls?
Serve with a side of honey and watch the platter disappear.
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You get all the rich, cheesy goodness of mac and cheese with a healthy surprise of butternut squash.
Thick-cut Applewood smoked bacon slices add a salty, smoky, crunch to the classic appetizer.
Alternating strips of roasted marshmallow and cornflake-pecan crumble give the perfect balance of crunch and pillowy goodness.
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Giblet Gravy
Southerners know not to throw away the giblets when roasting or frying a turkey.
Mashed sweet potatoes contribute a subtle earthy sweetness and gorgeous color to boot.
The key is baking uncovered for the last 15-20 minutes until the top becomes bubbly and golden brown.
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Break out your slow cooker to make this classic side.
But be careful not to set it and forget it.
Two pounds of green beans takes just three hours on high before getting mushy.
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And they also know that all dishes are made better with bacon.
This recipe proves both at once.
Cheesy Potato Casserole
This rich and creamy casserole is a wonderful accompaniment to your Thanksgiving meal.
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Think mashed potatoes, only better thanks to an addition of Parmesan cheese and time in the oven.
Angel Biscuits
This pillowy morsels are so good they most be close to heaven.
It’s warm, creamy, cheesy, and familiar without being too heavy.
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This is that recipe that your older family members have to have, but everyone else secretly loves too.
Easy Creamed Spinach
This is the spinach recipe that even the staunchest veggie haters will love.
Said one reviewer, “Absolutely adore this recipe!
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Even my picky adult kids love it!”
For a nice twist, sub half the yellow squash in this recipe for zucchini.
and the prep easy on this one.
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Just dump everything into a greased baking dish and let the oven work its magic.
If you love hash brown casserole, this is the way to bring it to your holiday table.
Corn casserole and baked mac and cheese combine for one dish that’s absolutely irresistible.
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Said one reviewer, “I wish I could give this more stars!!
It was absolutely fantastic.”
This cranberry-apple casserole topped with a spiced oatmeal-nut crust is a perfect example.
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Serve it alongside your turkey, or top with ice cream for a perfectly seasonally appropriate dessert.
Cornbread Dressing
This is one of those recipes that you’ll be passing down for generations.
A little fresh orange juice gives this a citrusy twist everyone will love.
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This is our best-ever recipe, and we’re sharing it with you.
This variation on the classic recipe earned top marks from our readers.
One even said it got “rave reviews” at Friendsgiving.
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Cheesy Baked Mashed Potatoes
What recipe can’t be improved with a little Cheddar cheese?
Just verify you have your cast-iron skillet seasoned and ready to go.
Said one reviewer, “This is the best recipe, spot on for actual Southern cornbread!”
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Old-Fashioned Apple and Cheese Casserole
Give us anything in casserole form and we’ll love it.
Said one reader, “A total hit at our family Thanksgiving dinner.
Everyone asked for the recipes and folks were fighting for the leftovers.”
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Roasted Delicata Squash
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This recipe couldn’t be simpler or more effortlessly elegant.
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