Holiday Sides

  • Holiday Potato Recipe Collage

    11 Potato Sides Perfect for the Holidays

    April Lee Wiencek

    Mashed Potatoes, Make-Ahead Favorites, Sweet Potatoes and More There are certain foods that I believe deserve an unreasonable amount of space on the holiday table, and potatoes are one of them. Actually, potatoes may deserve their own table. You have your mashed potatoes to hold the gravy, something cheesy for the calcium, and a make-ahead option because when the turkey is resting, you should get a break too. Plus you need a sweet potato dish to add some colorful orange to your deliciously brown Thanksgiving spread. Luckily, I have options. Over the years I have made a lot of potato…

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  • Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese

    April Lee Wiencek

    A Cozy Northwoods Twist on a Classic This cozy Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese is a creamy twist on the classic comfort food and the perfect side for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or just a chilly Northwoods night. Butternut squash blends with sharp cheddar for a velvety sauce that’s rich, slightly sweet,…

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  • Pineapple Casserole

    April Lee Wiencek

    A Classic Recipe Made New Again Pineapple Casserole is a old fashioned recipe that needs to be revived, as it is the perfect, unique side dish to your ham or other holiday dinner. Made with canned pineapple, cheddar cheese, and the spice of Tajin, this bakes up in thirty minutes…

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  • Cheesy Onion Mashed Potato Casserole

    April Lee Wiencek

    A Make Ahead Masterpiece Cheesy Onion Mashed Potato Casserole is a make ahead masterpiece made with savory, sautéed onions and cheese. Cottage cheese makes these potatoes extra cheesy and it bakes up light and fluffy to become the perfect side to any meat dish. This Cheesy Onion Mashed Potato Casserole…

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