Description
A collection of traditional Southern Thanksgiving side dishes that complement your holiday meal.
Ingredients
- Green beans – 1 pound
- Pecans – 1 cup, chopped
- Sweet potatoes – 2 pounds
- Butter – 1/2 cup
- Brown sugar – 1/2 cup
- Corn – 1 can
- Milk – 1 cup
- Flour – 2 cups
- Cheddar cheese – 1 cup, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Boil sweet potatoes until tender, then mash.
- Combine mashed sweet potatoes with butter, brown sugar, and milk.
- In a baking dish, layer sweet potato mixture and top with pecans.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- For green beans, steam until tender and toss with butter and chopped pecans.
- Prepare cornbread by mixing flour and cheese, then bake according to package instructions.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness of sweet potatoes to your liking.
- Use fresh green beans for better texture.
- Prepare cornbread a day ahead for convenience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking, Steaming
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: southern thanksgiving side dishes, holiday recipes, southern cuisine