These recipes are perfect for big gatherings on Turkey Day.
Thanksgiving is all about gratitude, and we promise you’ll be mighty thankful for these sides.
With just 5 ingredients, this one’s easy to make and serve up for a crowd.
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It’s often an option as a meat-and-three side, but it’s hearty enough to stand alone.
Each and every bite it cheesy, savory, and buttery.
This’ll be a Thanksgiving side dish for the books.
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Creamy Whipped Potato Casserole
We love plain-oldmashed potatoes, but mashed potato casserole is a step above.
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you’re free to never go wrong with a classic.
Southerners are firm believers that this dish belongs on every holiday table, and Thanksgiving is no exception.
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Scalloped Corn Casserole
Does it get any more traditional than a scalloped side?
We don’t think so.
With frozen corn, buttered crackers, and mayonnaise, this dish makes us feel at home.
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Don’t skimp on the rosemary; it brings the dish together.
Cornbread Casserole
Combine cornbread with silky, creamy creamed corn in this crowd-pleasing cornbread casserole.
It starts with a box ofcorn muffin mixand turns into a side dish perfect for the Thanksgiving spread.
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Brown sugar elevates the savory tomato sauce flavors, herbs, and sourdough bread.
The fresh tomatoes on top are a nice addition amid the rest of the Thanksgiving feast.
Macaroni Corn Casserole
This dish’s melty, gooey goodness isn’t just chance.
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Cheese and broccoli never disappoint, but this dish also has a crunchy cracker topping going for it.
Classic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes
Let’s face it, potatoes and cheese make everything better.
After only 20 minutes of hands-on work, sit back and let the oven do the cooking.
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Sweet Potato-Carrot Casserole
Sweet potatoes and carrots: Who knew?
Topped withspiced pecansand mini marshmallows, this dish is sure to delight.
Tangy sour cream and lemon zest add a little more sparkle than the average sweet potato casserole.
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To achieve that classic dressing texture, let the cornbread dry out for two days before serving.
Good thing you could fit 24 of them in your 9x13.
This rich dish is perfect to serve your hungry guests and fill them up, too.
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Make the base ahead of time, then add toppings and bake when you’re ready to serve.
Savory Sweet Potato Bread Pudding
Meet the new family favorite.
This hearty recipe adds a welcome spin on classicbread puddingwith sweet potato and a cheesy Parmesan custard.
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Eight thick-cut slices of bacon make it even richer.
It’s like a lighter, loaded baked potato for the whole Thanksgiving crowd.
This casserole works well as a vegetarian main dish or a side dish.
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Besides looking gorgeous, the meringue topping has a bonus: It contains a lot less sugar than marshmallows.
Twice Baked Potato Casserole
Give your crowd a loaded baked potato in convenient casserole form.
This comforting, cheesy dish can be prepared one day in advance and chilled unbaked in the refrigerator.
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Let the casserole come to room temperature before popping it in the oven.
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Scalloped Potatoes And Ham
Give your scalloped potatoes a meaty upgrade to satisfy big appetites.
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This recipe uses 8 ounces of pork, which you could set aside from your holiday ham.
Otherwise, this is a very simple, classic recipe that will just the pickiest eaters.
Use soft white bread with an open, tender crumb that can soak up the stock and spices.
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With only eight ingredients and very little hands-on time, the recipe is a busy cook’s dream.
Instead of fresh corn, substitute frozen whole kernel corn or canned shoepeg corn, drained.
The cornflakes add extra crunch to the marshmallow topping.
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Arrange it in diagonal lines with a little space in between, then pile on the marshmallows between rows.
Oyster casserole has graced Southern Thanksgiving tables for decades (we publishedour first Oyster Casserole recipeback in 1967).
Some recipes feature all kinds of extra ingredients, but this recipe distills it down to the basics.
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Party Potatoes
There isn’t a holiday dinner this popular hashbrown casserole hasn’t been invited to.
Cut the okra into larger pieces to keep the slime under control.
Tennessee Onions
If you’re not familiar with this unique dish, you should probably be.
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The trick to even cooking is to stir the potatoes every 20 minutes during baking.
Just let the prepared casserole sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
Cheesy Potato Casserole
Egg yolks and cream give this potato casserole ultra creaminess.
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Add in butter, white Cheddar cheese, and Parmesan for over-the-top cheesiness.
One bite and you’ll realize it’s worth the splurge.
Hot Potato Salad
Thispotato saladdefies conventionit’s not your typical chilled picnic side.
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Served hot, this casserole is a combination of a potato salad and a gratin.
The creamy potatoes are made even better with cheese, bacon, and Spanish olives.
It has the consistency of a pudding and is a good match for other holiday favorites.
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