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Let’s be honest, the best part of Thanksgiving isn’t the turkey—it’s side dishes like potatoes and sweet potatoes that steal the spotlight. Get ready to carve out a special place on your plate for these recipes, from velvety mashed potatoes to crispy roasted ones. Recipes like our Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole have earned four- and five-star reviews, so we know you’ll love the flavors and textures in every bite.
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Garlic-Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin
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02of 19This Garlicky Potato Galette Is Crispy on the Outside, Tender on the InsidePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Lauren Odum, Prop Stylist: Julia BaylessMore than forming a mesmerizing spiral, the potato slices in this potato galette become just slightly crisped and golden on the outside, giving way to buttery, tender shingles of potatoes on the inside. The combo of herbs, onion, garlic, Parmesan and just a hint of bright lemon zest flavor the dish. The skins provide some texture, but you can take the extra step of peeling the potatoes if you prefer. A mandoline is a handy tool to use for this recipe; you need to get the slices consistently thin for the best results.View Recipe
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This Garlicky Potato Galette Is Crispy on the Outside, Tender on the Inside
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Lauren Odum, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
More than forming a mesmerizing spiral, the potato slices in this potato galette become just slightly crisped and golden on the outside, giving way to buttery, tender shingles of potatoes on the inside. The combo of herbs, onion, garlic, Parmesan and just a hint of bright lemon zest flavor the dish. The skins provide some texture, but you can take the extra step of peeling the potatoes if you prefer. A mandoline is a handy tool to use for this recipe; you need to get the slices consistently thin for the best results.
03of 19Sweet Potato SouffléThis creamy sweet potato soufflé is complemented with a crunchy pecan-oat topping for a truly scrumptious side dish. The filling can be made up to five days ahead, so you just have to top it and bake it when it’s time. Whip up this healthy sweet potato soufflé recipe for Thanksgiving or any other special occasion.View Recipe
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Sweet Potato Soufflé
This creamy sweet potato soufflé is complemented with a crunchy pecan-oat topping for a truly scrumptious side dish. The filling can be made up to five days ahead, so you just have to top it and bake it when it’s time. Whip up this healthy sweet potato soufflé recipe for Thanksgiving or any other special occasion.
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Roasted Garlic Butter Potatoes
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco
05of 19Garlic Mashed PotatoesWhat could be more satisfying than mashed potatoes? In this garlic mashed potato recipe, the potatoes are flavored with poached garlic, thinned with chicken stock and enriched with a small amount of sour cream. The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled if you’re cooking for a crowd–say for Thanksgiving dinner.View Recipe
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Garlic Mashed Potatoes
What could be more satisfying than mashed potatoes? In this garlic mashed potato recipe, the potatoes are flavored with poached garlic, thinned with chicken stock and enriched with a small amount of sour cream. The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled if you’re cooking for a crowd–say for Thanksgiving dinner.
06of 19Crispy Smashed Loaded PotatoesVictor ProtasioThese crispy smashed loaded potatoes have all the features of your favorite baked potatoes but with an extra-crispy texture. Serve this easy appetizer at your next potluck or game-day gathering.View Recipe
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Crispy Smashed Loaded Potatoes
Victor Protasio
These crispy smashed loaded potatoes have all the features of your favorite baked potatoes but with an extra-crispy texture. Serve this easy appetizer at your next potluck or game-day gathering.
07of 19Bourbon Sweet Potato CasseroleThis version of the holiday staple uses a little bourbon to boost the flavor of the sweet potatoes, but you can also use orange juice. Baking the potatoes in their skins allows their natural sugars to caramelize for enhanced sweetness.View Recipe
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Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole
This version of the holiday staple uses a little bourbon to boost the flavor of the sweet potatoes, but you can also use orange juice. Baking the potatoes in their skins allows their natural sugars to caramelize for enhanced sweetness.
08of 19Lemon-Rosemary Melting PotatoesThese full-flavored potatoes are a great new approach to your typical potato side dish. The potatoes roast, then “melt” with the flavors of lemon, rosemary and garlic. They’re good enough for a special occasion, but easy enough for a weeknight.View Recipe
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Lemon-Rosemary Melting Potatoes
These full-flavored potatoes are a great new approach to your typical potato side dish. The potatoes roast, then “melt” with the flavors of lemon, rosemary and garlic. They’re good enough for a special occasion, but easy enough for a weeknight.
09of 19Melting Potatoes with Garlic, Prosciutto & SagePhotographer: Carson Downing, Food stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph WanekThese potatoes live up to their name and then some! They melt in your mouth, with the edges getting lightly crisp. We leave the skin on the potatoes for texture and a boost of fiber. Sage, marjoram and prosciutto combine for a warm flavor. If you don’t have marjoram on hand, use dried oregano or thyme in its place.View Recipe
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Melting Potatoes with Garlic, Prosciutto & Sage
Photographer: Carson Downing, Food stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek
These potatoes live up to their name and then some! They melt in your mouth, with the edges getting lightly crisp. We leave the skin on the potatoes for texture and a boost of fiber. Sage, marjoram and prosciutto combine for a warm flavor. If you don’t have marjoram on hand, use dried oregano or thyme in its place.
10of 19Old-Fashioned Sweet Potato CasseroleDiana ChistrugaThanksgiving isn’t complete without a homemade sweet potato casserole. We like to sprinkle chopped pecans on top along with the marshmallows for a bit of texture.View Recipe
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Old-Fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole
Diana Chistruga
Thanksgiving isn’t complete without a homemade sweet potato casserole. We like to sprinkle chopped pecans on top along with the marshmallows for a bit of texture.
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Loaded Scalloped Potatoes with Bacon, Cheddar & Chives
12of 19Maple-Roasted Sweet PotatoesSonia BozzoIn this healthy side dish recipe, sweet potatoes are tossed with maple syrup, butter and lemon juice and roasted until tender and golden brown. The delicious glaze that forms on these maple-roasted sweet potatoes transforms this ultra-simple dish into something sublime.View Recipe
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Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Sonia Bozzo
In this healthy side dish recipe, sweet potatoes are tossed with maple syrup, butter and lemon juice and roasted until tender and golden brown. The delicious glaze that forms on these maple-roasted sweet potatoes transforms this ultra-simple dish into something sublime.
13of 19Hasselback Potatoes with CheeseHasselback potatoes are the perfect side dish for people who love crispy potato-chip-like slices as well as the tender interior of a baked potato. Simple to prepare, these hasselback potatoes look impressive and decadent with melted Cheddar cheese and a sprinkle of paprika on top.View Recipe
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Hasselback Potatoes with Cheese
Hasselback potatoes are the perfect side dish for people who love crispy potato-chip-like slices as well as the tender interior of a baked potato. Simple to prepare, these hasselback potatoes look impressive and decadent with melted Cheddar cheese and a sprinkle of paprika on top.
14of 19Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Sweet PotatoesIt’s easy to get creative with these roasted Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes. For a quick side dish that complements just about everything, follow the main recipe. If you want to spice things up a little, try one of the variations. Swapping a few spices and adding fresh stir-ins to coat the roasted Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes transforms the flavor of the dish to something new, yet equally delicious.View Recipe
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Sweet Potatoes
It’s easy to get creative with these roasted Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes. For a quick side dish that complements just about everything, follow the main recipe. If you want to spice things up a little, try one of the variations. Swapping a few spices and adding fresh stir-ins to coat the roasted Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes transforms the flavor of the dish to something new, yet equally delicious.
15of 19Melting Sweet Potatoes with Sage Brown ButterPhotography / Dera Burreson, Styling / Lauren McAnelly / Holly RabikisOnce you “melt” sweet potatoes, you won’t want to make them any other way. These roasted sweet potatoes soak up broth to turn the interior into a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture. A sage-brown butter sauce finishes these potatoes for a truly stunning side dish.View Recipe
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Melting Sweet Potatoes with Sage Brown Butter
Photography / Dera Burreson, Styling / Lauren McAnelly / Holly Rabikis
Once you “melt” sweet potatoes, you won’t want to make them any other way. These roasted sweet potatoes soak up broth to turn the interior into a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture. A sage-brown butter sauce finishes these potatoes for a truly stunning side dish.
16of 19Twice-Baked Potatoes CasserolePhotographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely, Food Stylist: Karen RankinThis twice-baked potatoes casserole has all the classic fixings in a creamy, smooth casserole. It can be prepped ahead of time, making it perfect for your next big gathering.View Recipe
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Twice-Baked Potatoes Casserole
Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin
This twice-baked potatoes casserole has all the classic fixings in a creamy, smooth casserole. It can be prepped ahead of time, making it perfect for your next big gathering.
17of 19Smashed Sweet PotatoesJason DonnellySouthwestern spices coat slices of sweet potato that are baked, smashed and then broiled to create a light, crispy exterior. A sprinkle of flaky sea salt finishes the dish.View Recipe
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Smashed Sweet Potatoes
Jason Donnelly
Southwestern spices coat slices of sweet potato that are baked, smashed and then broiled to create a light, crispy exterior. A sprinkle of flaky sea salt finishes the dish.
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Soy-Glazed Sweet Potatoes
19of 19Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes with SpinachClassic scalloped potatoes get a burst of color, heartier texture and a healthy update with the addition of chopped spinach. The greens in this side dish also create a nice contrast to the creamy, velvety potatoes.View Recipe
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Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes with Spinach
Classic scalloped potatoes get a burst of color, heartier texture and a healthy update with the addition of chopped spinach. The greens in this side dish also create a nice contrast to the creamy, velvety potatoes.
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