Classic Holiday Sides You Can Count On

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Silky smooth mashed potatoes are the ultimate comforting side dish frequently served as part of holiday meals but equally scrumptious for a weeknight dinner. With all-family appeal, these classic mashed potatoes can be paired with any main dish to make a meal your family will devour. Our best mashed potatoes recipe first appeared in The Pillsbury Family Cook Book in 1963. More than 50 years later, it remains a top-rated recipe.

Over the years and countless kitchen tests, we’ve tweaked this classic recipe for the ultimate flavor by reducing the salt and pepper. We’ve also improved the directions by adding the best tips and tricks we’ve discovered during testing—like how to get rid of excess moisture and the perfect amount of butter to add—to get the smoothest and creamiest craveable mashed potatoes texture. Give them a try for dinner tonight!

Silky smooth mashed potatoes are the ultimate comforting side dish frequently served as part of holiday meals but ...

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Try a taste of these roasted Brussels sprouts and bacon, and you will be coming back for more! The perfect side dish to complement any main dish.

Try a taste of these roasted Brussels sprouts and bacon, and you will be coming back for more! The perfect side dish ...

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Cheesy potatoes are comfort food at its best, and across the country, they go by many names. Whether you call them funeral potatoes or cheesy hashbrown casserole, one thing is clear: everyone goes back for seconds when this dish shows up at potlucks or holiday parties. It’s the perfect combination of melty cheese, sour cream, butter, and shredded hash browns that’s easy to prepare and comes together with just a few ingredients. With a mere 10 minutes of prep, it’s ready to pop in the oven. This versatile cheesy potato casserole goes with almost any meat or veggie dish you have on your spread!

Cheesy potatoes are comfort food at its best, and across the country, they go by many names. Whether you call them...

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Don’t mess with perfection. This easy, traditional creamed spinach recipe is the only one you need.

Don’t mess with perfection. This easy, traditional creamed spinach recipe is the only one you need.

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Want to make amazing stuffing? You can use almost any bread—even bagels! —but stale white bread is traditional. Beyond the bread, the key is a flavorful mix of celery, onion, herbs, and your choice of add-ins like sausage, cranberries, or mushrooms. Bake it, stovetop it, or slow cook it, then reheat leftovers in the oven, microwave, or even a waffle iron! Whether you call it stuffing (cooked inside a bird) or dressing (baked separately), the most important thing is to season well and have fun with it!

Want to make amazing stuffing? You can use almost any bread—even bagels! —but stale white bread is traditional. Be...

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Press a few fresh herbs into the dough, roll up the crescents, brush with egg and bake -- simple, but oh, so elegant.

Press a few fresh herbs into the dough, roll up the crescents, brush with egg and bake -- simple, but oh, so elegant.

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Skip the peeling and the boiling—potatoes mash easily after a few hours in the slow cooker! And the results are worth the wait. These slow-cooker creamy garlic mashed potatoes are a breeze to throw together. Take 15 minutes to prep them, then set your slow cooker and go about your day. Get ready to return to deliciousness!

Skip the peeling and the boiling—potatoes mash easily after a few hours in the slow cooker! And the results are worth...

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Golden rosemary crescents with a surprise cheesy center make an excellent side for your favorite soup.

Golden rosemary crescents with a surprise cheesy center make an excellent side for your favorite soup.

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Enjoy this delicious cranberry dressing made with Progresso® chicken broth.

Enjoy this delicious cranberry dressing made with Progresso® chicken broth.