Turkey is perhaps the main girl of the Thanksgiving unfold (she’s massive, daring and about to occupy your oven for a lot of the afternoon), however everyone knows the side dishes are the place the thrill is. Chief amongst them is the candy potato. Certain, it’s often relegated to a dessert-like casserole topped with literal sweet, and certain, we often solely take a scoop “to be well mannered,” however let’s make 2022 the 12 months we present these spuds some respect. From tacky gratin to velvety soup and even a riff on melting potatoes, listed below are 25 candy potato recipes for Thanksgiving which are assured to spice issues up.
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Amanda Frederickson/Easy Lovely Meals
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Time Dedication: 55 minutes
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Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, <10 elements, dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian
Roasted candy potatoes? Been there, completed that. However by including a easy lime-sriracha glaze earlier than they go into the oven, you possibly can reinvent the usual facet dish. (They’re fairly spicy, so regulate the warmth to your desire.)
Katherine Gillen
Whereas the oven is burnishing a chook and the stovetop is reserved for gravy (and mashed potatoes, and corn), gentle up your grill and toss these ’taters on the grates. They’ll have a smoky taste and beautiful caramelization, and you may swap the dill dip for a simple lemon-yogurt sauce.
Katherine Gillen
We usually deal with this vegetarian quantity as a lightweight predominant course, however you possibly can simply serve it as a facet for extra friends. It’s low-fuss and requires minimal prep—precisely what we wish in a Thanksgiving dish.
Photograph: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
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Time Dedication: 40 minutes
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Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, special day–worthy, gluten free
Whilst you’ll seemingly serve candy potatoes on the predominant even, don’t neglect appetizers. These crostini could be topped two methods: cranberry-almond or smoked salmon. (Who even wants crackers?)
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Photograph: Nico Schinco/Styling: Aran Goyoaga
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Time Dedication: half-hour
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Why We Love It: dairy free, prepared in <half-hour, gluten free, kid-friendly
Skip the egg topper and serve these rösti such as you would potato fritters or latkes. They’re vegan, gluten free, and could be dipped in absolutely anything, from bitter cream to cranberry sauce.
Laura Edwards/The Yoga Kitchen Plan
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Time Dedication: 45 minutes
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Why We Love It: gluten free, sheet pan recipe
If you wish to make a stunning facet, however do not actually really feel like cooking any extra meals (it occurs), look no additional than this sheet pan delight. You simply chop up a couple of greens, toss it on a tray and bake (after which pat your self on the again for working sensible, not arduous).
Photograph: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
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Time Dedication: 40 minutes
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Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, <10 elements, vegan, gluten free
Are we suggesting you add fries to your holiday menu? Sure, we completely are. These are baked as an alternative of fried, and seasoned with garlic and rosemary, so that they’re virtually elegant.
What’s Gaby Cooking
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Time Dedication: half-hour
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Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, prepared in <half-hour, <10 elements
If candy greens paired with a candy topping—we’re you, marshmallows—isn’t your factor, lean savory with this spicy-smoky mash. Whereas it’s bursting with taste, it truly comes along with simply 5 elements.
How Candy Eats
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Time Dedication: 35 minutes
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Why We Love It: <10 elements, gluten free, sheet pan recipe
We attempt to not play favorites, but when there’s a crispy potato choice, we’ll at all times select it over creamy. These spuds match the invoice, plus they’re topped with chili garlic sauce and feta to take issues excessive.
Pinch of Yum
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Time Dedication: 45 minutes
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Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, gluten free, one pan
These spuds are topped with a four-ingredient streusel that’s oh really easy to make—and dangerously addictive. You’ve been warned.
Spoon Fork Bacon
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Time Dedication: 1 hour, 25 minutes
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Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, special day–worthy, <10 elements, gluten free, vegetarian
Would you imagine us if we advised you this beautiful facet dish requires simply seven elements to make? It’s true, and the approach is straightforward to select up too. Utilizing buttermilk as an alternative of cream provides a welcome tang to stability the sweetness.
Performs Nicely with Butter
We love that this casserole combines candy and savory, and we’ll by no means say no to a crispy panko topping (or bacon). Even higher, you may make it forward and reheat the day of your vacation celebration.
All of the Wholesome Issues
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Time Dedication: 1 hour, 20 minutes
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Why We Love It: <10 elements, gluten free, vegetarian
The brown butter is vital to giving this candy potato dish wealthy, nutty taste. By no means tried the approach? Follow our helpful how-to here.
Grandbaby Muffins
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Time Dedication: 55 minutes
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Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, one pan
Look, Aunt Janet is anticipating a basic candy potato casserole, so don’t let her down. Jocelyn Delk Adams’s model incorporates a buttery streusel topping and luscious creamy potatoes (plus these iconic ’mallows) to please the entire desk.
Dude That Cookz
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Time Dedication: 40 minutes
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Why We Love It: <10 elements, dairy free, gluten free
Combining two vegetable sides into one dish? For those who’re cooking, you write the foundations. The candy and tangy glaze pairs fantastically with each the charred candy potatoes and tender Brussels sprouts.
The Trendy Correct
Lemon zest labneh is the last word creamy, cooling foil to those candy and barely spicy spuds. You’ll make it your self with strained Greek yogurt, however you may also use store-bought to save lots of time.
Wholesome Nibbles and Bits
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Time Dedication: 35 minutes
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Why We Love It: <10 elements, vegan, gluten free, dairy free
This velvety soup will get its creamy texture from the candy potatoes, so there’s no dairy concerned. It will get loads of zing from a hefty piece of ginger, however you possibly can scale back the quantity for a mellower closing end result.
Really feel Good Foodie
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Time Dedication: 50 minutes
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Why We Love It: <10 elements, vegetarian, gluten free
You’ve heard of the web sensation, “melting potatoes,” now meet their candied cousin. These candy potato cash are impossibly delicate and tender as a result of they’re roasted with inventory within the sheet pan—the maple syrup glaze is simply gilding the lily.
Spoon Fork Bacon
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Time Dedication: 1 hour, 20 minutes
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Why We Love It: <10 elements, gluten free, special day–worthy
Certain, they’re creamy and caramelized from the double bake, however they’re additionally hiding a ton of feta cheese and thyme for taste.
Recipe Tin Eats
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Time Dedication: 1 hour, 5 minutes
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Why We Love It: special day–worthy, <10 elements, gluten free, crowd-pleaser
Behold a casserole that’s as eye-catching as it’s scrumptious. To make it look as neat as doable, search for lengthy, evenly formed candy potatoes so the slices will probably be as at the same time as doable.
Make It Dairy Free
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Time Dedication: 55 minutes
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Why We Love It: vegan, crowd-pleaser, special day–worthy
The Thanksgiving menu isn’t recognized for being significantly vegan-friendly, however you possibly can completely change that. This dish will get its creaminess from canned coconut milk, and even omnivores will get pleasure from it.
The Mediterranean Dish
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Time Dedication: 55 minutes
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Why We Love It: special day–worthy, Mediterranean, gluten free
Even in the event you ditch the marshmallows, roasting your candy potatoes within the oven will deliver out their pure sweetness. Crumbled gorgonzola balances the flavors on the finish.
Performs Nicely with Butter
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Time Dedication: 40 minutes
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Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, vegetarian, beginner-friendly, gluten free
This six-ingredient facet dish is designed to save lots of you effort and time on the large day. Use ready-made candied nuts and prep your candy potatoes a couple of days forward for much less stress.
The Trendy Correct
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Time Dedication: 40 minutes
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Why We Love It: dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian, kid-friendly, crowd-pleaser
Subtle and candy potatoes have been by no means in the identical sentence collectively, till now. They’re glazed in honey, spices and loads of black pepper for a bit kick. (Psst: In most U.S. grocery shops, there’s no distinction between what’s labeled as yams or sweet potatoes. Decide what pleases you most.)
What’s Gaby Cooking
This creamy soup is layered with taste from aromatics like garlic and shallot, plus crimson pepper flakes and lime juice to brighten it up. (The accompanying garlic bread is non-compulsory, nevertheless it may be a brand new vacation custom in the event you let it.)
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Katherine Gillen is PureWow’s senior meals editor. She’s a author, recipe developer and meals stylist with a level in culinary arts {and professional} expertise in New York Metropolis eating places. She used to sling sugary desserts in a pastry kitchen, however now she’s an avid dwelling cook dinner and fanatic baker.
