Plus, you’ll be able to devote all of your attention to cookingthe main course.
(Can’t say the same thing about the jellied kind that comes in a can.)
Lucky for us, this dish checks each one of those boxes.
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Simply reheat in the slow cooker to free up valuable stovetop and oven space.
Pumpkin Bundt Cake
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Bake and freeze the whole Bundt cake before Thanksgiving.
Then you need only add the glaze and pecans the day of your holiday meal.
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Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy
Yes, it’s true!
You canand shouldmake the gravy in advance.Gravy freezes well,and takes this last-minute task off your to-do list.
Shoepeg Corn Casserole
If frozen, let the casserole thaw completely before adding the topping.
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Pop the dish in the oven just before the guests arrive so it’s fresh and warm.
Sweet Potato and Chorizo Sausage Bites
Sweet potatoes add fall flair to this traditional crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Braised Southern Greens
The collard greens just become more tender while this side dish is frozen.
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When defrosted and reheated, it’s extra silky and delicious.
Pecan Pie
Pecan pies freeze and reheat beautifully.
Allow it to thaw in the refrigerator before reheating for best results.
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Best-Ever Macaroni and Cheese
Mac and cheese doesn’t have to be store-bought to be frozen.
Freeze the bites on your baking sheet until firm, 30 minutes to one hour.
Then transfer to a heavy-duty ziplock plastic freezer bag, and freeze up to three months before Thanksgiving.
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Do not thaw before picking back up with the final step of the recipe to bake.
The day before Thanksgiving, thaw them in the fridge.
you’re free to warm them slightly just before serving so they taste fresh.
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