The holidays are heading our way, and fast! But as you look forward to all those gatherings, the monotony of the same classic sides on repeat can become less than appetizing. Yet a holiday menu without them just isn’t right. The solution? Remix them with these recipes!
Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce
This recipe from Gimme Some Oven is not only a win in terms of taste, it also frees up that coveted space on the stove by using the slow cooker. Pro tip: use fresh cranberries. And, the recipe includes various options so you can remix again and again.
Green Bean Casserole
Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman, had us at bacon with her green bean casserole recipe. But that’s not the only difference; instead of the usual cream of mushroom base, it begins with a plain white sauce which can be adapted in a number of ways.
Sweet Potatoes with Salted Maple Butter
You can skip the casserole this year because we have a recipe from MyFitnessPal that is just as sweet and savory, but with a fraction of the calories and effort. Just so we’re clear, less calories mean more helpings, right?
Pretzel and Sausage Stuffing Recipe
You can’t get more remixed than this recipe by Chef Mark Steuer of Funkenhausen in Chicago. But it’s as delicious as it is surprising. The secret ingredient? Day-old pretzels!
Roasted Garlic & Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes
If mashed potatoes are usually the most blah side at the holiday table, then you clearly haven’t had the pleasure of enjoying this recipe from How Sweet Eats. The roasted garlic packs on the flavor while the goat cheese adds creaminess with just the right hint of tang.
Zucchini and Sweet Corn Souffle
Remix your traditional corn pudding with this Taste of Home recipe and the compliments you’ll receive from this melt-in-your-mouth dish will surely melt your heart! Pro tip: Make sure to dry the zucchini completely and drain the corn well after blanching.
Potato Fennel Gratin
Ina Garten, The Barefoot Contessa, created this nuanced potato gratin by adding fennel and onion to the classic potato casserole. You can also assemble it ahead of time and bake it just before your meal.
Pumpkin Dinner Rolls
There are two certainties for any holiday meal; you have to have something pumpkin related and you have to have rolls. Our remix blends the two perfectly with this recipe for pumpkin dinner rolls from Cooking Classy. It’s sweet, spiced, and everything nice about this time of year!
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