35 Midwestern Thanksgiving Side Dishes You Can’t Miss

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35 Midwestern Thanksgiving Side Dishes You Can’t Miss2/35 Cranberry Pecan Stuffing 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 13 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: While I love stuffing, my family wasn’t that fond of it—that is, until I found this recipe. I added a few touches of my own and now they gobble it up. Cranberries and pork really make it something special. —Robin Lang, Muskegon, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 219 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 532mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 3/35 Creamy

Whenever I serve this easy mash, the bowl is always scraped clean

Mashed Potatoes 11 Reviews Easy Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Whenever I serve this easy mash, the bowl is always scraped clean. Before holiday feasts, I make it early and keep it warm in a slow cooker so I can focus on last-minute details. —Jill Thomas, Washington, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 185 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 318mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. 4/35 Carrot Soup with Orange & Tarragon 1 Review Test Kitchen

Try sprinkling individual bowls with fresh tarragon before serving

Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A pretty orange color, a delicious hint of citrus and a garden-fresh flavor make this soup a requested dish at my many celebrations. Try sprinkling individual bowls with fresh tarragon before serving. —Phyllis Schmalz, Kansas City, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 117 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 823mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. 5/35 Grandma’s Cranberry Stuff 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Servings 3 cups Go

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: What could taste better than turkey and cranberry on Thanksgiving Day? My grandmother’s classic recipe makes the best cranberry stuff to share with your family and friends this holiday. —Catherine Cassidy, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 148 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. 6/35 Sweet Potato Casserole 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Old-Fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Prepare this comforting

side dish with the popular marshmallow topping or choose from streusel, fruit or crunchy toppings. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 282 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 227mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. 7/35 Maple & Bacon Glazed Brussels Sprouts 25 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For special meals, here’s a fantastic side dish that even children will love. The sweet maple syrup and smoky bacon complement the Brussels sprouts perfectly. —Jan

Valdez, Chicago, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 273 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 544mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 5g fiber), 8g protein. 8/35 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

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. 9/35 Sausage & Rice Stuffed Pumpkins 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My children often request this dish. It also adds a great “wow” factor to a festive buffet table.—Andria Peckham, Lowell, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1/4 pumpkin and 2/3 cup rice: 204 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 high-fat meat

fat), 49mg cholesterol, 405mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 high-fat meat. 10/35 Fall Garden Medley 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like to make this recipe in the fall and winter for special occasions because it’s very colorful, tasty and healthy. It’s a hearty side that complements many different meat dishes. —Krystine Kercher, Lincoln, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 83 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 633mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate

(8g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein

(8g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch. 11/35 Vegan Green Bean Casserole Test Kitchen Approved Vegan Green Bean Casserole Recipe photo by Jena Carlin for Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Now everyone can enjoy this classic Thanksgiving side. Just a few small tweaks make this a vegan green bean casserole, but no one will taste the difference! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 327 calories, 23g fat (11g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 944mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars,

2g fiber), 3g protein

2g fiber), 3g protein. 12/35 Best Ever Crescent Rolls 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Best Ever Crescent Rolls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 32 rolls Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My daughter and I have cranked out dozens of these homemade crescent rolls. It’s a real team effort. I cut the dough into pie-shaped wedges; she rolls them up. —Irene Yeh, Mequon, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 roll: 104 calories, 4g fat (3g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 107mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 13/35 Hasselback Sweet Potatoes 2 Reviews

Test Kitchen Approved Skillet Hasselback Sweet Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 hours 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Treat your sweet-salty tooth! Sweet potatoes dressed with buttery, herby, garlicky goodness make for a stunning, delicious side dish. —Lauren Knoelke, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 hasselback sweet potato: 333 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 620mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 6g fiber), 5g protein. 14/35 Hot Spinach Apple Salad 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe

We serve this salad with homemade bread

From the Recipe Creator: With a light sweet-tangy dressing, the spinach doesn’t wilt and the apples retain their crunch. We serve this salad with homemade bread. —Denise Albers, Freeburg, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 117 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 135mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 15/35 Maple-Glazed Acorn Squash 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With a maple syrup and brown sugar glaze, this squash becomes

pleasantly sweet

pleasantly sweet. This is comfort food—easy to prepare and a tasty pairing with a pork entree. —Nancy Mueller, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/2 each: 251 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 311mg sodium, 65g carbohydrate (43g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein. 16/35 Pumpkin & Cauliflower Garlic Mash 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved 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

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat

Wheaton, South Beloit, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 87 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 482mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 17/35 Badger State Stuffing 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Badger State Stuffing Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Your family will love the contrasting sweet, savory and slightly tart flavors in this spin on a Thanksgiving classic. Feel free to use your favorite beer or dried fruit

to make the dish your own

to make the dish your own. —Andrea Fetting, Franklin, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 271 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 700mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein. 18/35 Pressure-Cooker Cinnamon Applesauce 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 12 servings (8 cups) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Homemade applesauce is a breeze in an electric pressure cooker. A few minutes of prep and a short cook time put this treat on the table very quickly! —Ally Billhorn, Wilton, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 101 calories, 0

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