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best side dishes for thanksgiving

Best Side Dishes for Thanksgiving: 5 Comforting Classics


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A collection of the best side dishes for Thanksgiving that complement your turkey.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups green beans, trimmed
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce
  • 4 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1 cup stuffing mix
  • 2 cups corn, frozen or fresh
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Boil water in a pot and add green beans. Cook for 5 minutes.
  2. Drain green beans and place in ice water to stop cooking.
  3. In a saucepan, combine cranberry sauce with a tablespoon of water and heat until warm.
  4. Prepare mashed potatoes by boiling potatoes until soft, then mashing with butter, salt, and pepper.
  5. Prepare stuffing mix according to package instructions.
  6. In a skillet, heat corn with butter, salt, and pepper until warm.

Notes

  • Feel free to add herbs to mashed potatoes for extra flavor.
  • Use homemade cranberry sauce for a fresher taste.
  • Ensure to season each dish according to your preference.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Side Dishes
  • Method: Boiling, Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: Thanksgiving, side dishes, green beans, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, stuffing, corn