The classic Thanksgiving casserole, made easier with frozen green beans that go straight into the dish with no thawing. A creamy mushroom sauce, sharp cheddar and a crispy French fried onion topping make it a holiday must.

Shredded hash browns, sour cream and plenty of sharp cheddar baked under a golden, buttery crumb topping. This crowd-pleasing potato casserole is easy to assemble ahead and always disappears first.

Roasted butternut squash, apples and red onion get tossed with fresh sage and thyme, then finished with a sweet-and-salty bacon pecan topping. It tastes like fall in a baking dish.

A creamy three-cheese sauce with cheddar, Monterey Jack and parmesan, studded with crispy bacon and baked under a crunchy panko crust. The kids' table (and the grown-ups) will thank you.

Thin layers of sweet potato and tender kale baked in nutmeg-scented cream with a golden Parmesan top. It's elegant enough for the holiday table and serves a crowd of ten.

Fluffy baked potatoes are scooped, mashed with sour cream and ranch seasoning, then piled back into crispy skins with cheddar, bacon and a little jalapeno. A fully loaded upgrade on the usual potato side.

Rich, buttery, old-fashioned mashed potatoes whipped smooth with butter and a splash of milk. They're exactly what you want under a ladle of turkey gravy.

Nutty browned butter and a touch of maple turn mashed sweet potatoes into something special. A quick stovetop oat-pecan granola on top adds the crunch of a classic sweet potato casserole.

Red potatoes roasted until crispy with garlic, rosemary and thyme, then showered with parmesan. Just a few pantry seasonings make them an easy side for any holiday spread.

Colorful fingerling potatoes roasted with fresh rosemary, garlic and sweet onion until golden outside and creamy inside. They look gorgeous on the table with almost no effort.

Roasted sweet potato cubes are tossed in a sticky glaze made by reducing spiced apple cider. Only four ingredients, and a lighter alternative to marshmallow-topped casseroles.

Sweet potatoes, apple, celery and onion are sauteed with thyme, then tossed with dried cranberries and walnuts. It's a colorful, lighter side that's ready in about 25 minutes.

A creamy, low-carb stand-in for mashed potatoes, with whole garlic cloves steamed right along with the cauliflower and fresh chives on top. Serve it alongside the classics so everyone at the table has a lighter option.

Baked in a bundt pan for a showstopping ring, this stuffing is packed with fresh cranberries, sage, celery and red onion. Tart, savory and the prettiest side on the Thanksgiving table.

Make stuffing in the pressure cooker and keep your oven free for the turkey. Tart cranberries, toasted pecans, onion and celery give it all the classic holiday flavor.

Buttery brioche cubes are soaked in an herby custard with diced apples, celery and onion, then baked until golden. Think of it as a richer, more indulgent stuffing.

Crusty bread cubes are baked in a savory pumpkin custard with sauteed apple, onion, fresh sage and sharp cheddar until crisp on top. A cozy vegetarian stuffing everyone can enjoy.

Fresh cranberries, orange juice and sugar are all you need for homemade cranberry sauce in about 10 minutes. Make it days ahead and you'll never go back to the can.

Fresh cranberries simmer under pressure with orange juice, orange peel and a cinnamon stick for a bright, warmly spiced sauce. It's done in minutes and frees up a burner on the big day.

Brussels sprouts are roasted in a cast iron skillet until caramelized, then glazed with balsamic vinegar and real maple syrup. The sweet-savory finish wins over even the sprout skeptics.

Oven-roasted Brussels sprouts and apples are tossed with dried cranberries, toasted walnuts and a drizzle of maple syrup. It's an easy one-pan side full of fall flavor.

Fresh green beans roasted with olive oil and garlic, then finished with freshly grated Parmesan. Ready in 20 minutes, they're a bright, simple side next to all the rich dishes.

Slow-cooked, buttery caramelized onions piled over tender green beans. It has all the cozy flavor of green bean casserole in a lighter, from-scratch side.

Acorn squash halves are roasted with butter, brown sugar and pecans until tender and caramelized. With just four ingredients, it's an easy side that looks beautiful on the plate.

Carrots are coated in a buttery honey, brown sugar and cinnamon glaze, then roasted in the oven or cooked on the grill. A sweet, simple side the whole family will eat.

Purple, orange and yellow carrots are roasted with olive oil and fresh thyme until tender and lightly caramelized. Just a handful of ingredients for a side that looks as good as it tastes.

Sweet roasted beets are tossed with tangy feta, scallions and a fig balsamic vinaigrette. The jewel-toned colors add a festive pop to the holiday table.

Frozen corn simmers in a buttery, lightly thickened cream sauce with sweet onion. It's a cozy, kid-friendly side you can make on the stovetop in about 15 minutes.

Soft, fluffy homemade yeast rolls with a tender crumb and golden tops. The dough rests overnight in the fridge, so most of the work is done before the big day.

Soft, pillowy dinner rolls with a buttery flavor, made without any dairy or eggs. No one will guess they're vegan, and they're perfect for soaking up gravy.

Tender buttermilk cornbread muffins sweetened with a touch of honey and brown sugar. They bake in about 16 minutes and are delicious with a pat of butter.

Buttery, cheesy drop biscuits brushed with melted parsley butter, just like the restaurant favorite. No rolling or cutting needed, and they're ready in about 20 minutes.