Pulling together your Thanksgiving sides at the last minute? All of the recipes below rely on pantry staples like basic seasonings, classic condiments, and fridge fillers to imbue each bite with big flavor. Plus, they come together in a snap so you can focus most of your attention on the turkey.
French Onion Popovers
Although they sound fancy, our recipe for French onion popovers relies on a slew of pantry staples to come together, like unsalted butter, onions, ground black pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese. Dip these into any creamy soup or swap them into your Thanksgiving lineup in place of pull-apart rolls!
Crispy Smashed Potatoes
Who needs mashed potatoes when you can eat smashed potatoes? The flavor of these potato pancakes from Love & Lemons comes from grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkling of flaky sea salt, both of which fervent cooks should always keep on hand!
Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
“The Pioneer Woman” Ree Drummond’s quick-cooking recipe for everyone’s favorite comfort food calls for elbow macaroni, mustard powder, evaporated milk, and cream cheese, meaning you can whip this dish up any night. The silky cheese sauce’s tangy flavor is amplified by the surprise addition of hot sauce!
Green Beans Almondine
Pre-sliced almonds can be tossed into salads and used to top soups at a moment’s notice. They also come in handy to garnish this Thanksgiving side from The Modern Proper, which offers a range of textures and a garlicky dressing that’s sure to please all your guests.
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Honey and Cinnamon
Honey and cinnamon are typically used in desserts, but in this fun fall side from Tyler Florence, they’re given new life as flavoring agents for roasted sweet potatoes. The honey creates a craveable glaze for the cubed potatoes and imbues each piece with a subtle sweetness you won’t be able to resist!
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