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thanksgiving food ideas side dishes easy

Easy Thanksgiving Food Ideas: 3 Cozy Side Dishes


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Easy Thanksgiving side dishes that bring comfort and joy to your holiday table.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 cups of diced potatoes
  • 1 cup of milk
  • 1/2 cup of butter
  • 1 cup of shredded cheese
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup of green beans
  • 1/4 cup of sliced almonds
  • 2 cups of cranberry sauce

Instructions

  1. Boil the diced potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes.
  2. Drain and mash the potatoes.
  3. Add milk, butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  4. Stir in shredded cheese until melted.
  5. Steam the green beans until bright green, about 5 minutes.
  6. Toss green beans with sliced almonds.
  7. Serve cranberry sauce in a bowl on the side.

Notes

  • For a dairy-free option, use almond milk and vegan butter.
  • Use frozen green beans to save time.
  • Feel free to add herbs to the potatoes for extra flavor.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Boiling and Steaming
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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