Make holiday meal prep easier with sides like sweet potato, peasant bread, and casseroles.

We know the Thanksgiving menu is really all about the sides, and we want a lot of them.

It’s made with canned pumpkin, maple syrup, fruit juices, and warm fall spices.

Buttermilk White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

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Make it a week in advance, then keep it in the fridge until the big day.

Or make it Thanksgiving Day to keep in the refrigerator to use as the spread on leftover turkey sandwiches.

This easy Thanksgiving side dish gets tang and creaminess from buttermilk while brown sugar adds subtle sweetness.

Slow Cooker Spiced Pumpkin Butter

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Add toasted pecans for texture and flavor.

Prepare this recipe before Thanksgiving guests arrive, then keep it warm on low for up to two hours.

Three-Cheese Scalloped Potatoes

Thisscalloped potato recipeis one of our Test Kitchen’s most-requested slow cooker Thanksgiving sides.

Slow-Cooked Sourdough Peasant Bread

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A trifecta of cheeses loads it with flavor and creaminess, making it immensely flavorful.

Sprinkle with fresh parsley or chives for a fresh, festive finish.

Vegetable Casserole

Bring this hearty, vegetarian option to your Thanksgiving gathering.

mashed sweet potatoes in bowl with spoon and pats of butter

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Choose to add paprika for a spicy kick.

Rustic Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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Creamed Corn Casserole

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Three-Cheese Scalloped Potatoes

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Vegetable Casserole

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Ham and Sweet Potato Soup