Thanksgiving side dishes recipes

Instead of using any old turkey stuffing, try this scrumptious variation that will become your family's new favorite for Thanksgiving!

Cheesy and potato-y goodness: hash brown potatoes in a creamy sauce topped with crispy French fried onions.

How to make french fried onions from scratch. Homemade french fried onions are healthier and infinitely tastier than those found in the grocery store.

Green beans are braised in skillet with orange juice and chicken stock, and served with toasted butter-maple pecans. Make a double-batch because your kids will become veggie lovers once they try this.

Make-ahead mashed potatoes blend hot potatoes into cream cheese and sour cream, finished with butter, chives and a paprika dusting. The Thanksgiving and Christmas side that frees up the oven.

Cornbread stuffing that straddles the Mason-Dixon line, blending crumbly cornbread with white bread, buttery onion and celery, sweet corn, and toasted pecans. Keep it dry for Western dressing or moist for Southern.

Sauteed mushroom and Swiss chard with layered mashed potatoes, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top, after baking the flavor is wonderful. It is also a good dish for holidays.

Steamed fresh beets match perfectly with this balance of orange and balsamic vinegar.

From the Thanksgiving collection I been gathering over the years.

A classic dish from rural France that is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any family get together. It matches perfectly with roast turkey.

Caramelized onions and prosciutto bring the whole potato casserole dish to a higher level, and the flavor is rich and delicious. Serve it at your Thanksgiving dinner with your favorite main course.

Make it ahead to save some time for your party day, and it tastes delicious when it comes out of the oven and freshly baked.

Pumpkin cheese soup is a Thanksgiving showstopper served right inside a baked pumpkin. A creamy, cheddar-rich pumpkin soup ladled from an edible tureen, scraping tender pumpkin into every bowl. As much centerpiece as supper.

This one skillet side dish makes for quick and easy cleanup. The crunchy butter and maple toasted pecans dress up everyday green beans for a side worthy of a holiday feast.

Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. These oven roasted potatoes come out delicious, sage gives the herby flavor and it's a light yet tasty side dish that can be accompanied with any your favorite main course.

Roasted mini red potatoes, roasted in their skins, retain a deep, earthy taste and absorb less fat too. The garlic smooths, sweetens and mellows. Perfect for the holidays or any time.