5 Classic Thanksgiving Side Dishes For The Perfect Turkey Day Spread

[@bethreiners5568]

I made the gravy-stuffed stuffing muffins last year. I was told to make those every year from now on. So, so good.

[@HT-ed2wv]

Same!

[@joanies6778]

OMG... they look AMAZING!

[@lorrie2878]

I will have to try them. Alongside the vegan brown rice and mushroom dressing, and the all meat stuffing. I have a very diverse diets family.

[@drumshot80]

I as well but its the only reason I’ve been invited back. :/

[@matildabishops9196]

@@drumshot80@Least they invited you back..Not like some families!

[@RuToob]

Chef John's mashed potatoes recipe is no joke. I used it 2 or 3 years ago for a work potluck and the bossy, older ladies gave me their stamp of approval.

[@Zaluskowsky]

My mother adds nutmeg to this !

[@luvgener8ion]

@@Zaluskowsky she knows wassup!

[@indie_princess]

🤣

[@mightyirish22]

I did 3 lbs of potatoes and 1 pound of butter and it was grossly swimming in butter. I had to put it all in a colander and drain the excess. I don’t know what I did wrong.

[@pattijesinoski1958]

@@mightyirish22 What potato type did you use? Possibly a low starch potato type? Good to know your problem to prevent failure myself. Was going to use Yukon Gold, but think they are lower starch.

[@30firebirds]

These make me happy. Thank you, Chef John. Truly, you are the Charlie Pride of the Thanksgiving side.

[@PYN111]

hahah! love it!

[@lindasuggs2393]

Chef John, it is a shame that home economics is not taught in our schools any more. The kitchen used to be the heart of the home, and meals were a bonding time for the family to come together at supper time. I am old enought to remember those days. To those who value home cooking, and the fellowship of family time, you are an Inspiration. SO many of the old recipes have been lost to time with the passing of our elders, please keep your recipes coming!!

[@trayrite4040]

I loved home economics in school. We learned everything cooking , meal planning, sewing , how to bake. It was so much fun too.

[@ashleysovilla2037]

I’m working hard, in my home to keep these values alive ❤️

[@suemar63]

@@ashleysovilla2037 So important to give our kids memories like this

[@vrfvfdcdvgtre2369]

Yet Chef John, food does not have gods. Sadly, a joke is the god of many. 1 Chronicles 29: 13 “Now therefore, our God, we thank thee, and praise thy glorious name.”

[@nomadmarauder-dw9re]

​@@vrfvfdcdvgtre2369God loves mashed potatoes.

[@moogie1954]

The "Stuffin' Muffins" are a perfect food... They have something from every food group! Bread, veggies, protein (meat/eggs), and gravy!

[@atlantia]

"White gravy" so thick you could make a sculpture with it, please don't make me laugh

[@bethmaze1881]

I totally love your personality, Chef John! Your gifted cooking is amazing to watch, inspiring even, but your sense of humor just delights me.

[@j.thedemonkat6572]

I made the Green Bean Casserole last year and it was requested again this year. It's insanely good and you can prep most of it the day before.

[@LifesPeachy321]

I'm one of those people who like the sweet side dishes at Thanksgiving. *I like the mix of all the different food flavors and textures... **_a bite of this, a bite of that!_** That's what makes Thanksgiving **_Thanksgiving_** to me!*

[@JerryB507]

Since everyone in my family likes the corner dinner roll, I find that configuring them in blocks of four works great for one moment of family unity.

[@k8eekatt]

Jerry you are a Wise, Wise soul😀

[@jlpeters8576]

That's a brilliant idea!

[@vickireynolds4055]

Great idea!! 👏👵

[@Jerri_Jo]

Stuffing muffin...what a beautiful world. Thanks Chef John, this is a droolworthy playlist!

[@dkryb2422]

Limey here, Damn, gravy filled stuffing muffins... I gotta start with this Thanksgiving thing, gotta have those! Enjoy your Holidays guys, be safe.

[@jvallas]

I don’t see any reason you can’t eat these luscious things any darned time of the year!

[@catcat2662]

🇺🇸 💕 🇬🇧

[@lookoutforchris]

I responded to you with a supportive comment but KZbin has censored it....

[@k8eekatt]

@@jvallas welcome to the Thanksbetis table 🍗

[@jvallas]

@@k8eekatt 🦃

[@tylerrose4416]

Chef John always pulls through at the perfect times

[@stephaniefreedman6767]

I've made the rosemary pull apart rolls for 3 thanksgivings in a row. Everyone always loves them!! I've tried everything but the bagel seasoning, poppy, sesame but the sea salt and rosemary is a special touch

[@corinneone]

Thank you Chef John. This was so fun. My daughter and I are making her first Thanksgiving 🦃 in her apartment in NY! Macy’s Parade here we come!

[@sigspearthumb2313]

I want to go to Chef John’s house for thanksgiving 😂

[@PolarisGrace]

Thats been my foodwish every year.

[@thekittyhouse225]

…as long as he sings “enjoy” before we dine 😂

[@lookoutforchris]

@@thekittyhouse225 he would just stare at you as you ate and say that every 10 seconds. Never meet your heroes, it gets weird.

[@anthonyflores2825]

@@thekittyhouse225 you guys

[@StrawberrySoul77]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@thetruth2230]

😂 my daughter always called them mash uh buttatoes when she was little. My motto has always been “butter makes everything better” and it really does! 🥰🧈

[@barrez9307]

Just found you today. I have no family, no stove and no fridge so I'm filling my Thanksgiving cravings with food videos. THIS is the very BEST video of ALL time. No fringe ingredients, no nouveaux pretentious to variations just basic flavors, familiar favorites but, to the highest level for the home cook with some creative improvements by a professional chef to just take it to even higher flavor and artistic magic. Just PERFECTION. I will treasure these and hopefully can make them for Christmas. Happy Holidays everyone! Tell your family you love them and why often. YOU never know when they will be gone.

[@vizzini2510]

@Bar Rez No stove and no fridge? Are you living in a van down by the river? Do you live in the USA? I have a unique skill set. Maybe I can hook you up with a Thanksgiving dinner.

[@indie_princess]

I'm in Canada we already had our dinner in October.. someone invite this person for Thanksgiving dinner!!

[@sharaowens554]

Hope this to passes. God speed.

[@tatianar.421]

Chef John is the best, simple well cooked food

[@timothyogden9761]

Chef John, I am speaking for most all the viewers in saying we all like a little color and texture in our butter. Thank you sir for some great sides for Turkey Day.

[@anitas5817]

Lol

[@John.Doe-OG]

That's what the potatoes are for. They add texture to the butter.

[@R2BREE2]

But as God as my witness, there is no substitution for Irish butter. It will literally enhance the flavor of everything you put into it.

[@doriglenn1358]

This is the only food video I need for this month! Thank you Chef John for compiling the necessary videos for attempting a a perfect Thanksgiving dinner- and it would be perfect if family didn't show up.

[@vickireynolds4055]

Subtle! But funny!! 😂😂👵

[@pattijesinoski1958]

Right. More leftovers for thee!

[@susanuribe5479]

😂

[@cindaschuster6725]

The green bean dish is something I'm definitely going to make.The stuffing balls look amazing it all looks looks delish 👍😋

[@cjsrescues]

I always use European Butter for special occasions. Like Friday night dinner. Lol

[@kenzienomc]

I've made the French onion green bean casserole in the past and it's always a hit! Definitely worth the work!

[@carib520]

I followed the recipe for the green bean casserole and what a hit at my Thanksgiving feast! I sent the recipe to all the cooks at my table. Delicious!!!!

[@skreeonk]

Thank you, Chef John! My GF isn't a huge fan of the "classic" green bean casserole w/ the mushroom soup and crispy onions. I am definitely doing your green bean casserole this year.

[@lookoutforchris]

His is good but I like a version that uses thick cut bacon, fried shallots, and a cream sauce. It's a lot of work but worth it for thanksgiving.

[@joanies6778]

I have seen home made GF recipes for the mushriom soup, and the fried onion rings made fresh with rice flour is phenomenal... But I do find this version enticing, too.

[@CraigHollabaugh]

Oddly, I serve Chile con Queso at Thanksgiving and people LOVE it. They pour it on turkey, roasted veggies, stuffing, dinner rolls, etc. Thanks for the post.

[@sifridbassoon]

interesting. several years ago, a friend gave me a recipe for cranberry relish. it has cranberries, pears, brown sugar, and ..... chopped jalapenos(!). yes, it sounds weird, but it tastes great. it cuts through the heavy, doughy side dishes. it might go well with your Queso Turkey. 😉

[@CraigHollabaugh]

@@sifridbassoon oh, that sounds great. I make a great sauce for meatballs with a can of whole cranberries, Frank's red hot, and Heinz chili sauce. Simmer with meatballs for a couple hours. It's tangy and spicy, I've won many fans with this sauce. I'll try yours in a few weeks, thanks for the comment.

[@thesylvan]

100% I support cauliflower replacements from the day to day, but I champion Chef John to go authentic for holidays and special occasions.

[@HP-fn4bo]

I’m making all of these for Thanksgiving this year but I’m adding sautéed crimini mushrooms to the bean casserole and I’m using pork or venison sausage for the stuffing muffins. Can’t wait!

[@EmoriAnn]

Chef John, I am a long time follower. First time poster. I’ve made so many of your recipes and I have never been steered wrong. I would love to see some thanksgiving meals that I can make ahead of time and freeze. My boyfriend can’t make it to the fam thanksgiving and I want to leave him some meals that he can heat up when I’m gone 🥺

[@truth4004]

Have a turkey dinner with him and leave him the leftovers to eat while you're gone. He can make turkey sandwiches from a whole left over turkey. Left overs can last a week if refrigerated.

[@marykj91]

Girl, wait for the ring...

[@LydiannaBella]

Im canadian and I celebrate both canadian and American thanksgiving.. not because I care but because I like turkey 😁

[@Pops1970]

This comment instantly convinced me to start celebrating Canadian Thanksgiving. Cheers to all Canadians! 😀

[@kathleenfalconer7302]

So as a Canadian living in the US and my daughters who loved turkey, we had turkeys in October, November and December. Canadian, American Thanksgiving and Christmas.

[@joshuakim919]

I've watched this video for many years. Your dad jokes always leave me chucking. Thank you for the recipes!!!!

[@AndreaPA84]

I've made the rolls about four times... best recipe ever!!! Chef John is the sweet potato to our KZbin Yam. 😉

[@juliyamaxwell]

I make your French onion green bean casserole (and your classic roast turkey and gravy) every year! SO good.

[@juanbestlife]

I will never forget this green bean. I don’t know when but this at the very least is on my bucket list. Looks incredible. No doubts I could make a meal off just this!

[@zyzzuschrist3410]

Thanks for this! As a single man, I needed this for thanksgiving!

[@maryspeth3469]

Oh you have the glorious Thanksgiving butter / gravy can't be too decadent for the special thursday spirit ! 😃

[@Yppengasse28]

I made these potatoes last Thanksgiving. Unbelievably good! Making them again this year.

[@ursuladavid999]

I’m going to try them this year😊

[@dianalee3059]

Yummmmyyyyy candied yams lol, cayenne even in the yams glaze chopped pistachios, nice touch

[@mikedunn5250]

There are no words to say what you just did for my Thanksgiving. Thank you will have to do!!

[@veecee3669]

Mashed butter with a little potato mixed in...my kind of mashed potatoes...oh yeah!

[@FrancesMarionz]

I love your presentation style, so pleasant to watch. So informative 🍂

[@theohkerry8582]

OMG the shot calling reference had me in tears!

[@yahushaismyshepherd1179]

Love your channel. Even if the recipe is not something I would cook. Love your humor!! You always bring a smile and chuckle 😂🤣

[@Shaden0040]

stuffing - add in walnuts chopped roughly, with raisins and dried cranberries and some orange zest.along with some powdered ginger. You can also steam some wild rice to mix into your stuffing.

[@sshuggi]

15:04 If you offset each row by a half space you'll end with hexagons like a honeycomb to match the honey flavor.

[@jobobminer8843]

Yo this dude's on the next level

[@christierella]

Great idea!🐝

[@thelisaluc]

Also, love the tidbits of humor you throw in there too.

[@ButterCupMMXXIII]

Very nice!!! For years I've been butter-frying up garlic cloves with wedges of sweet potatoes, then lidding with a splash of Kikkoman and some savoy cabbage to steam.

[@Infinitebrandon]

John, you're definitely one of the bestchefs and funniest. Thanks

[@WarpingAround]

you had me at "ridiculous amount of butter in them" 🐄🥔

[@alnenasosa2984]

Oh my!! You have me drooling over those stuffing muffins!

[@mariod7473]

Wow, love the sweet potatoes and the stuffing-muffins, definitely on my Christmas list...thank you Chef John.

[@WaterChleo]

Made the French Onion Green Bean Casserole this year and it was absolutely fantastic! Thank you for the recipe!

[@barryaiello3127]

Wow, those yams are to die for!, everything here looks just amazing.

[@rguitar78]

I seriously don't comment to thank you enough...like seriously underrated how incredible you are!

[@pirateslifeb]

"It's all good in the microorganism hood!" -Chef John

[@leaflover3497]

My most stressful thing about Thanksgiving is trying to get all the side dishes hot and on the table. I make them all the day ahead and put them in the fridge. But getting them cooked through and hot is really difficult, especially after the turkey has come out of the oven. Everyone is standing around in the kitchen starving and picking at the turkey. And the kitchen feels like it is about 400 degrees because the oven has been on for hours.

[@eily_b]

Microwave?

[@margaretgross9311]

I mash my potatoes the day before. In the morning, I put them into a slow cooker on low. I check them every now and then and add a bit of milk if needed. I make my rolls a week ahead and freeze them. Take out of the freezer the night before. Warm on a pan in the oven at the last moment. Cook a turkey breast some weeks ahead and make a bunch of gravy. Freeze. Let thaw overnight in the fridge. Heat in the microwave. You can make stuffing early in the morning and cook in your instapot. Put in a pan and under the broiler to brown. Keep warm in the instapot. Also, get people to make things so you do not have to make everything. Make a lovely plate with veggies, fruit, cheese, olives, crackers, etc and put it out away from the kitchen. Also put drinks out there. Helps to keep folks out of the kitchen and fed. Hope this helps.

[@notagain779]

OoooH! these look so good! I would call the mashed potatoes "butter with potatoes." 😂

[@southsider9638]

made the French onion greenbeans last year. Everyone loved them...

[@elizabethberent9069]

Love the comical comments you throw in.....makes the preperation the fun it should be! This is said BEFORE my couple glasses of wine!

[@hestergreen2031]

Delicious every time.. Hands down Chef John, you are absolutely the best chef giving tips this year. Enjoy your holiday. Thank you.,

[@carolhill8599]

Awesome sides Chef John. Can always count on you for some wonderful recipes.

[@janetruh7476]

Spectacular ideas. Loved each one. Bless you Chef John!

[@joelperez-pickens6131]

This Thanksgiving, I'm making every one of these for my son. He and I spend Thanksgiving together since he was 5. I can do this. A few seemed a bit overwhelming, but I CAN DO IT!!! Hello from beautiful Tulsa OK

[@dianalee3059]

Beautiful rolls! Love the additions of honey and rosemary Awesome with homemade cranberry sauce

[@thelisaluc]

Love the easy feeling in the way you explain things. Thanks

[@ryanhilliard1620]

Best green bean casserole-EVER!!!❤🦃🍁

[@lisamessiana1032]

5 amazing recipes=5 stars EACH!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Thank u so much 👏💕

[@susananderson9619]

My hubby, sons and I loved slightly lumpy mashed

[@t_n_rasberry8387]

I like your comments during your instructions.. they are super funny.

[@michellestone1261]

Everything looks so wonderful! Thanks chef John.

[@lenjames]

All though those mashed potatoes look tasty I would have an extremely hard time with all that butter. I enjoy your cooking with mirth however after all I'm the master of my girth!

[@truth4004]

Its not needed. I use some butter and milk.

[@Coffee_is_ready]

@@truth4004 Exactly. It is too much butter for me as well. Some butter, hot milk, and instead of cayenne, a bit of nutmeg.

[@tigresmom5654]

I just want to punch the air and cheer at your insistence on putting a lot of butter in the potatoes. 😄 I also really like the look of those stuffing muffins. Too bad I've been cursed with a husband and son that insist on Stove Top stuffing. 😭

[@mikepellerin4611]

Why not make the Stove Top, then put it in the muffin tin, brush with butter and bake. Then serve the gravy on the side as a sauce for them to get them to at least try it.

[@tigresmom5654]

@@mikepellerin4611 I could, but knowing my husband he'd whine about that too.

[@aMulliganStew]

If I had another lifetime, I'd be a chef like you.

[@marykj91]

Shot Calling..LOL!!! You're Awesome Chef John!!!

[@kimfuruya9428]

I'm really enjoying these supercuts

[@allabiliychuk4781]

Best chef ever!!! From Ukrainian culture and yes that’s how we make our mash potatoes, just little less butter, little more milk or heavy whipping cream and preferably Yukon gold potatoes instead of white potato 👍😉

[@tinagriffith841]

Happy Pre-Thanksgiving! All of the recipes in this video looks amazing! I'm not a huge fan of green bean casserole or gravy, but I have to say they both look really worth giving it a go in trying. Its a definite yes on the mashed potatoes and the rolls too. ❤👍

[@truthfinder6246]

B.R.A.V.O.!!!!! Gravy stuffed stuffing muffins....... dear god I can't wait for those. I think I'll make a test batch😊

[@Macfierce1]

I love this channel. I'm totally making the green bean casserole this way for 2021. John's right... The difference that fresh grated nutmeg makes is OFF THE CHARTS. I've been using that in my risotto recipe's of late and it's killer! Can't wait to apply the same thing to green bean casserole. I have used canned cream of mushroom soup in the past (shameful i know). It's good to get a legit "from scratch" recipe and i can't wait to try it!

[@pamreneick464]

Chef John you ere the man!! That sausage gravy stuffing looks killer thanks😃👍👍💥💥

[@lynettedundon1410]

My secret ingredient for yams is cloves, alspice, sometimes Brandy or orange liqueur.( If I have it).

[@faithsrvtrip8768]

3 lbs of taters to 1 lb of fancy european butter: OMG that sounds like heaven!

[@ggredd2724]

Thank YOU sooo MUCH YOU saved the Day! (Thanksgiving). Wonderful instructions🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@cricketmcclure3458]

Stuffing muffins? Brilliant!!!! Thanx :)

[@patty-cf7jj]

Years ago the contestants on Top Chef were making a thanksgiving meal and one of the Vellaggio brothers (the one who actually won the season) made mashed potatoes and he put in as much if not more of the amount of butter you did. He said that was the key to great mashed potatoes and I always remembered that.

[@kathrinwels6533]

Thank you! This is the kind of videos, I want to give more than just one thumps up, i want to give five!

[@barbarabaker1457]

Spinach artichoke dip needs to become a classic. I also love this and your channel as always.

[@CatsPajamas23]

Thanks Chef John. Love the blog post. Great stuff! (I'd deglaze the sweet potato pan with a glass of sherry or a shot of bourbon, simmer off the alcohol, pour over the yams, too with chopped salted pecans.) 🙂 The muffins are a great idea as a side to serve if you're cooking a turkey breast instead of a whole turkey.

[@MaryIannacone]

All of your recipes look amazing!! Thanks for posting!!

[@TechBearSeattle]

My favorite use for leftover stuffing: savory bread pudding. Basically, you put the stuffing in a pan, add some egg custard, and bake until firm. It makes an amazing breakfast for the day after Thanksgiving, and a tasty side dish any time of the year.

[@BraveUlysses59]

Those are some handsome stuffing’ muffins. I will try those this year.

[@sergioreinert]

Thanks Chief John. You are a life saver.

[@hildavelez8609]

Oh how I love your channel. That much butter doesn’t hurt anyone once a year. The point is, joyful, feast and untied your pants or wear sweat pants. LOL I love it! I will be making my mash potatoes this way this year! I found the European butter at Wegman’s. Yay

[@8darkknight472]

In my household is Pozole,Tamales,Tinga,Chicken and lots of beer

[@jvallas]

I wouldn’t turn that down.

[@shandap3696]

I'm in love. My menu just got bumped up to OMG goodness. Thank you so much 💓

[@miavos3610]

Those bread buns - to die for!!!! 😋😋😋😋

[@Juicypaint]

Those stuffing gravy muffins look like the bomb-- bombs of awesomeness. I've been searching for a stuffing alternative.

[@roki5337]

I love the idea of green bean casserole meets French onion soup idea!

[@aredamzd1]

Thank you Chef. Another great selection of REAL food. @ 11:10, DINNER ROLLS. I had to copy this quote: "we don't make these to impress other people; we make them to impress ourselves, and, of course, other people" Once again, thank you

[@maryyork6401]

As always greatest chef ever.