Description
An ultimate guide to unforgettable Thanksgiving side dishes—from classic creamy mashed potatoes to bold twists like jalapeño cornbread stuffing and cranberry-orange bourbon sauce.
Ingredients
Yukon Gold Potatoes
Butter
Garlic
Buttermilk
Salt
Black Pepper
Sour Cream
Fresh Cranberries
Orange Zest
Bourbon
Maple Syrup
Pecans
Smoked Paprika
Fresh Herbs
Heavy Cream
Red Onions
Jalapeños
Cheddar
Cornbread
Collard Greens
Apple Cider Vinegar
Turkey Gravy
Mushrooms
Wild Rice
Instructions
1. Peel and chop five large Yukon Gold potatoes.
2. Boil in salted water until tender (about 20 minutes).
3. Melt 4 tbsp butter and sauté 2 tbsp minced garlic.
4. Drain potatoes. Add garlic butter, 1/2 cup warmed buttermilk, salt, and cracked black pepper.
5. Mash until smooth. Optionally add sour cream for extra creaminess.
6. For cranberry sauce, simmer fresh cranberries with orange zest and bourbon until thickened.
7. Roast Brussels sprouts with honey-mustard glaze.
8. Simmer collard greens with smoked turkey and apple cider vinegar.
9. Prepare jalapeño cheddar cornbread stuffing separately.
10. Roast carrots with chili-maple glaze and top with toasted pecans.
Notes
Warm your milk or buttermilk before mixing into mashed potatoes to keep them fluffy.
Plan your prep schedule to stagger cook times and minimize stress.
Use fresh herbs where possible for elevated flavor.
Balance rich sides with bright, tart elements like cranberry sauce.
Consider adding nontraditional favorites to surprise and delight your guests.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasted, Mashed, Simmered
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Thanksgiving sides, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, holiday recipes