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Conquer The Holidays with These Recipes For Thanksgiving 2017!

Even if you’re not tasked with making the Thanksgiving turkey this year, there’s a good chance you’ll have to bring a dish to pass — or at least help out in the kitchen. We put together a list of some of our favorite side dish recipes that will be sure to impress family and friends this Thanksgiving.

Side Dish Recipes for Thanksgiving 2017

 
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  • Garlic Mashed Potatoes
    • Peel and evenly-dice (3) pounds of potatoes, and then boil with (2) tablespoons of salt
    • Once the pot is boiling, reduce the heat for a rolling boil until the potatoes will mash easily with a fork
    • In a medium saucepan, heat (2) cups of half and half with (4) cloves-worth of minced garlic until simmering
    • Drain the water from the potatoes and combine them with the half and half and garlic mixture
    • Mash the potatoes by hand or with a machine for a creamier texture
    • Optional: Add (6) ounces of grated parmesan cheese and top with chives
  • Homemade Stuffing
    • In a large skillet, melt (1) stick of butter
    • Next, add (2) cups each of diced onions and celery, along with (1) tbsp minced sage and thyme
    • Salt and pepper to taste and cook for (5) minutes
    • Add (3) cups of turkey broth and bring to a simmer
    • In a large bowl, beat (2) eggs and mix with (1/4) cup of chopped parsley
    • Cut and cube (16) cups total of stale, white bread and add them to the eggs
    • Combine the eggs and bread mixture with the broth in a buttered baking dish
    • Cover and bake at (375) degrees for (30) minutes
    • Lastly, remove the cover and bake for an additional (30) minutes
  • Green Bean Casserole
    • Combine (1) can of condensed cream of mushroom soup with (1/4) cup of milk and (1/4) tsp of black pepper in a (1 1/2) qt baking dish
    • Add (4) cups of fresh green beans (or 2 cans of cut green beans, drainer) and (2/3) cups of fried onions
    • Bake at (350) degrees for (30) minutes
    • Stir and sprinkle another (2/3) cups of fried onions
    • Bake an additional (5) minutes, or until the fried onions are golden brown

Have a favorite recipe we missed? Leave a comment below and let us know!


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