Yahoo Lifestyle The 16 Best Thanksgiving Side Dish Casserole Recipes
When you are preparing a Thanksgiving feast, there's a lot to coordinate. There's setting the table, pouring the wine, and of course, roasting the Thanksgiving turkey.
While the turkey may be the centerpiece of the menu, what does everyone go back to for seconds and thirds? It's the Thanksgiving side dishes. More specifically, it's the casseroles!
Casseroles are crowd pleasers and they're also helpful for the Thanksgiving cook, too. It's always helpful to be able to prepare big batch-style of side dishes and then let them bake in the oven while you finish all the last details of the feast. Some casseroles can be made a day or two ahead of time so all you have to do is reheat them before serving.
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You can make casseroles out of your vegetables, from carrots and broccoli to green beans and creamed corn. Mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes always bake up nicely. And let's not forget some other favorite carbs, like stuffing, mac and cheese and rice. To help you find the right casserole for your feast we pulled together the 16 Best Thanksgiving Side Dish Casserole Recipes. Happy cooking!
Thanksgiving Side Dish Casseroles
Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Rich and creamy, this has been a family favorite for years.
Get the recipe: Corn Pudding
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Sally's Baking Addiction
It's time to upgrade from that casserole with the canned soup.
Get the recipe: Creamy Green Bean Casserole from Scratch
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That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Skip the marshmallows and top those sweet 'taters with a buttery, crumbly topping instead.
Get the recipe: Praline Topped Sweet Potato Casserole
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Cupcakes & Kale Chips
It never hurts to sneak a few extra veggies into everyone's favorite mac and cheese.
Get the recipe: Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese
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Belly Full
A yummy carrot dish that is totally kid-friendly.
Get the recipe: Panko-Crusted Creamy Carrot Casserole
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Take the classic creamy side dish and add amazing fall ingredients and flavors.
Get the recipe: Scalloped Sweet Potatoes and Apples
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Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts
You won't want plain mashed potatoes again after you have this.
Get the recipe: Loaded Twice Baked Potato Casserole
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Real Housemoms
No need to only have your squash in the summer, especially when you can prepare this dish ahead and reheat it at dinnertime.
Get the recipe: Yellow Squash Casserole
Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Make this classic dish in individual servings or one casserole dish.
Get the recipe: Lightened-Up Creamed Spinach au Gratin
It's Yummi
Be done with boring (or even boxed!) stuffing and make this recipe instead.
Get the recipe: Cranberry Sausage Stuffing
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Hot and bubbly, this is always a favorite with veggies everyone loves.
Get the recipe: Scalloped Corn and Broccoli
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Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Creamy texture and tangy flavor make this a delicous pairign with any meal.
Get the recipe: Whipped Cauliflower with Goat Cheese
The Cookie Rookie
The classic combination of rice, broccoli, and plenty of cheese.
Get the recipe: Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole
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Give Recipe
So good it'll have everyone eating their veggies.
Get the recipe: Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole
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Cupcakes & Kale Chips
You won't believe how this cheddar cheese sauce is made.
Get the recipe: Cheesy Butternut Squash Potatoes au Gratin
Taste and Tell
Creamy, cheesy, and topped with buttery crackers, plus you can choose your combination of of veggies.
Get the recipe: Corn and Mixed Vegetable Casserole
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