48 Fabulous Fall Side Dishes

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48 Fabulous Fall Side Dishes1/48 Roasted Honey Sweet Potatoes 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Roasted Honey Sweet Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cinnamon and honey bring out the natural earthy sweetness of sweet potatoes in this simple, elegant side dish. —Laura Mifsud, Northville, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 165 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 305mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. 2/48 Steakhouse Mushroom Casserole 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Steakhouse Mushroom Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of

This meatless mushroom casserole is one of my all-time favorites

Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This meatless mushroom casserole is one of my all-time favorites. Loaded with mushrooms and draped in a rich sauce, it’s a home-style side dish that will have everyone scooping up seconds.—Rosemary Janz, Concord, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 406 calories, 35g fat (19g saturated fat), 103mg cholesterol, 634mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. 3/48 Cornbread Sausage Stuffing 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cornbread Sausage Stuffing Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 10 servings Go to

It’s a family favorite to this day

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I made this cornbread sausage stuffing over 45 years ago as part of a special dinner I prepared to thank our wonderful family for all of their help when we bought our first home. It’s a family favorite to this day. —Ruth Seitz, Conesville, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 348 calories, 16g fat (4g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 908mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 13g protein. 4/48 Rosemary Root Vegetables 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Rosemary Root Vegetables Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 10 servings Go to

Diabetic exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This heartwarming side dish is sure to get rave reviews! Although the ingredient list may look long, you’ll soon see that this colorful fall medley is a snap to prepare. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 78 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 137mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat. 5/48 Apple, Butternut and Sausage Dressing 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 2 hours Servings 2 pans (10 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Now, it’s one of the most requested dishes during the holidays

I’d heard about using squash in dressing, so I combined four things I love into one dish: apples, butternut squash, bacon and maple sausage! Now, it’s one of the most requested dishes during the holidays. —Brenda Crouch, Ansley, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 401 calories, 26g fat (10g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 793mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 11g protein. 6/48 Oven-Roasted Carrots 12 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My seven children and 15 grandchildren really look forward to these oven-roasted carrots. As

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat

a cook at our local school, I serve two generations of my family, plus relatives and friends from all over our area. —Marlene Schott, Devine, Texas Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 88 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 229mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 7/48 Spiced Acorn Squash 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spiced Acorn Squash Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 45 min Servings 4 squash halves Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Working full time, I found I didn’t always have time

This treatment for squash is one of our favorites

to cook the meals my family loved, so I re-created many of those dishes in the slow cooker. This treatment for squash is one of our favorites. —Carol Greco, Centereach, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 squash half: 433 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 142mg sodium, 86g carbohydrate (63g sugars, 5g fiber), 3g protein. 8/48 Cauliflower Gratin 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cauliflower Gratin Recipe photo by Perry Santanachote for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a lower-carb side dish that

pairs well with pork, ham or beef

pairs well with pork, ham or beef. It’s so creamy and delicious! If you like a bit of crunch, sprinkle buttered bread crumbs over the top for the last five minutes in the oven. — Mary Zinchiak, Boardman, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 196 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 291mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein. 9/48 Nutty Barley Bake 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I started bringing this distinctive dish to holiday dinners,

a lot of people had never seen barley in anything but soup

a lot of people had never seen barley in anything but soup. They have since dubbed me “the barley lady”, and now I wouldn’t dare bring anything this dish. Even if I double the recipe, I come home with an empty pan. -Renate Crump, Los Angeles, California Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 257 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 704mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 7g fiber), 7g protein. 10/48 Pecan-Stuffed Butternut Squash 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Pecan-Stuffed Butternut Squash Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 8 servings Go

This is one of my favorite ways to prepare it

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love autumn, when butternut squash is at its peak. This is one of my favorite ways to prepare it. The squash is tender, and the creamy pecan filling is fabulous. —Sheryl Little, Sherwood, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 1/4 stuffed squash: 299 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 317mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 10g fiber), 5g protein. 11/48 Root Vegetable Pave 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Root Vegetable Pave Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Creator: This is a stunning side dish to serve company

Creator: This is a stunning side dish to serve company. The robust blend features earthy root vegetables in a lightly herbed cream sauce. It’s a perfect make-ahead dish for special occasions. —Carla Mendres, Winnipeg, Manitoba Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 248 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 216mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. 12/48 Cajun Rice 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A variety of vegetables makes this delicious Cajun rice casserole a hit with everyone. I team up generous

In fact, I started growing them in my garden

servings with garlic bread and a tossed salad.—Rose Kostynuik, Calgary, Alberta Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 303 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 953mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein. 13/48 Carrot, Parsnip and Potato Gratin 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Thanks to a challenge in the TOH online community a few years back, my husband and I tried parsnips and discovered that we liked them! In fact, I started growing them in my garden

and have been trying new things with them, including this recipe

and have been trying new things with them, including this recipe. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 141 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 208mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. 14/48 Baked Garlic Parmesan Potato Wedges 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Baked Garlic Parmesan Potato Wedges Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As savory as they are good for you, these baked garlic Parmesan potato wedges have a mouthwatering cheese-and-herb coating that adds a pretty golden color

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 0.500 fat

and just the right amount of flavor.—Linda Rock, Stratford, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 4 wedges: 152 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 382mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 0.500 fat. 15/48 Oven-Fried Squash 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Oven-Fried Squash Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Baked yellow squash is beautifully crispy. You don’t have to turn the pieces, but do keep an eye on them. — Debi Mitchell, Flower Mound, Texas Nutrition Facts:

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable

2/3 cup: 137 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 346mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable. 16/48 Pumpkin & Cauliflower Garlic Mash 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I wanted healthy alternatives to my family’s favorite recipes. Pumpkin, cauliflower and thyme make an amazing dish. You’ll never miss those plain old mashed potatoes. —Kari Wheaton, South Beloit, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 87 calories, 4g fat (2g

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