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Thanksgiving Classic Sides

A collection of classic Thanksgiving sides including creamy mashed potatoes, sautéed green beans, and savory stuffing, perfect for family gatherings.
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Préparation 30 minutes
Cuisson 1 heure
Temps total 1 heure 30 minutes
Portions: 8 servings
Plat: Side Dish, Thanksgiving
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Préparation Notes

Ingrédients
  

For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 lbs Potatoes (starchy varieties like Russet) For the best mashing results.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Adds creaminess and richness.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Whole milk is preferred; substitutes allowed.
  • to taste Salt Essential for enhancing flavor.
  • to taste Pepper For added flavor.
For the Green Beans
  • 1 lb Green Beans Fresh, washed, and trimmed.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil For sautéing.
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) For aroma and flavor.
  • to taste Salt For seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper For seasoning.
For the Stuffing
  • 1 box Stuffing Mix Choose your favorite blend.
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth Homemade or store-bought.
  • 1 Onion (diced) Base flavor for the stuffing.
  • 2 stalks Celery (diced) Adds crunch and depth.
  • to taste Herbs (sage, thyme, rosemary) Fresh or dried, for flavor.

Préparation
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and peel the potatoes. Chop them into even chunks.
  2. Rinse the green beans, trim the ends, and set aside. Dice the onion and celery.
Cooking the Potatoes
  1. Place chopped potatoes in a large pot, cover with salted water, and bring to a boil. Simmer until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  2. Drain the potatoes, return to pot, add butter and milk, and mash until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
Preparing the Green Beans
  1. Boil water for the green beans. Blanch for about 3 minutes, then transfer to an ice water bath.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add the green beans and sauté until tender, about 4-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Cooking the Stuffing
  1. Heat a pan and sauté diced onion and celery in olive oil until soft, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add stuffing mix and vegetable broth to pan. Stir well and allow to absorb broth. Season with herbs.
  3. Transfer to a baking dish and bake according to package instructions, usually around 20-30 minutes.
Serving
  1. Arrange the mashed potatoes, sautéed green beans, and stuffing on a platter and serve with turkey.
  2. Enjoy the Thanksgiving classic sides!

Notes et conservation

For a dairy-free option, substitute butter and milk with plant-based alternatives. For gluten-free, use gluten-free stuffing mixes.