Holiday Sides 3 Ways (My Best Versions of the Classics)

[@ChrisAMiller]

Brian - I trust you more than just about any food youtuber, but if I put raisin-laden stuffing on my table for Thanksgiving there's likely to be fist fights at the dinner table.

[@BrianLagerstrom]

it's controversial, but really brings a nice contrast.

[@soupwitch8453]

I’m with you on the raisins but this got me thinking that craisins might slap

[@kyleocall]

How about cranberries instead? 🤔

[@megatronusorionpax4900]

Yes I couldn't do that either 😆, maybe it's a culture thing on my end that adds to that tho

[@Mercury688]

Invite me over I’ll eat it!

[@catherinerul5896]

As a European who has no idea what an ounce means, I'm REALLY thankful for the double measurements systems in your videos. Keep up the good work, I love cooking with your recipes :D Greetings from Ukraine! 🇺🇦

[@secretforreddit]

As an American living in Europe, I appreciate it because it gives me a frame of reference for how much I'm going to make, but I can make it with the tools I have available!

[@gregpenismith1248]

Heaven forbid you just Google to conversion.

[@catherinerul5896]

@@gregpenismith1248 sometimes recipes have up to 20 ingredients. I really don't wanna google-convert every single one of them 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@gregpenismith1248]

@@catherinerul5896 then just find a localized version.

[@secretforreddit]

@@gregpenismith1248 It can be challenging to find similar recipes with metric measurements, and Brian is a trusted source, so why find something else? Do you have nothing better to do than complain that we find Brian's videos helpful? If you think they're so bad, just leave.

[@ScottTheHomie928]

Hey guys. I’m coming back to this video for thanksgiving. Last year I made Brian’s green bean casserole. It was the family’s favorite dish. And if my memory serves me correct two people said it was their best thanksgiving dish of all time. So needless to say I’m making it again. (Ps I used store bought crispy onions) Just wanted to share that it is a home run. Cheers. Happy Thanksgiving

[@nca4794]

Happy Thanksgiving😊

[@n.i.carpenter8239]

I've tried for 12yrs to make a GBC my wife will eat and have been unsuccessful until now, thanks to you! The casserole was a hit among guests, myself and best of all my wife. Two days later she heated a dish of just the cass as a snack! Thank you thank your thank you! I love your channel, recipes and approach to cooking. Very accessible and delish.

[@makingfreely6336]

We actually made it and had it for lunch for most of the week. So so good.

[@Greydawg]

4:40 Ha! This is the very moment I was absolutely compelled to smash the "like" button. 👏

[@dillongerde2864]

you cant really convey that feeling any other way... maybe punching the fridge but that's about it

[@tylermilner7770]

Was just telling my wife "I'm sure my guy Brian will put out some dope thanksgiving recipes this year"

[@gbfilms935]

Good thing u uploaded Brian, I was gonna drive to St. Louis and ask you for a decent stuffing recipe.

[@coleyohsis]

Hey Bry! I’ve been a long time watcher and I’ve made at least 10 of your recipes. I really appreciate all the time and attention you put into them and your videos. Something I noticed in this video for the stuffing was 1) you broke a chunk of bread after pulling it out of the oven and 2) you had a time lapse on the oven while it crisped up. I bring this up because those are both superrrr valuable little details that really help out when you’re following along at home. I’ve seen these kinds of other details in other videos and I want you to know, those are details that really help out since we (the viewers) aren’t able to be there in the kitchen with you. Thank you again for all your hard work. I have loved cooking for years but your content has really taken it to new heights! Happy holidays, I hope you, Lorn and the rest of your family have a wonderful time!

[@jackpalmer1380]

My niece laughs at me because she always catches me yelling at the TV while Martha Stewart cooks, saying "that's not the way you do it!" If you'll allow me a suggestion? Season your cream. Try adding a little shake of cayenne. It will disappear but the potatoes will be have a depth. Fully seasoning your cream insures the potatoes will be evenly seasoned. also, I add 1 clove of garlic, pressed, to my melted butter, cook low and slow. Then, Add a titch of ground rosemary. You will be amazed at how well garlic rosemary mashed potatoes go with Turkey and gravy.

[@Smart44Lady]

I use white pepper and just a little onion powder

[@rickross199]

@@jackpalmer1380 that doesn't sound good at all 🙄

[@enriquedossantos3283]

if you put a pinch o baking soda on the water for the beans, they will pop out brigth green photoshoot style, give it a go, works wonders on brocolli also

[@schmup53]

I made the potatoes and the stuffing for Christmas. Though I skipped pushing potatoes through a sieve as you demonstrate, I did use a ricer before butter and cream. Absolutely delicious if not totally pro. That stuffing recipe is a keeper.

[@missinglink_eth]

I appreciate that your test bites are gigantic. No fake tasting going on in these videos!

[@jengle1970]

My add to the GBC is a tip from Emeril...i like adding cajun seasoning sometimes, but the one thing i always add, regardless of version, is some grated Fontina Cheese. Freeze the block til firm and then grate. I mix into the rest of the ingredients then into the pan. Don't cook in the mushroom sauce. Makes it really creamy without adding much cheese flavor. I like the raisins in the dressing. I usually soak dried cranberries or cherries in bourbon or brandy, but will try the raisins. Maybe add some toasted pecans too. Love the tips Bri

[@novachair6476]

Hey Bri, for the green bean casserole, think it would be a good idea to make it up until before you bake it, put it in the fridge, and put it in the oven the day of? That way for game day, you have less work to do. Probably would either have to use store bought fried onions or make yours day of to prevent soggy city, but it's a time saving idea on the day when seconds are precious

[@lunaandstella825]

I actually use a sourdough loaf for my stuffing. It really makes a difference if you use better bread. And I add grated nutmeg to my potatoes.

[@jmcmonster]

GBC is by far my favorite holiday side. Growing up, it was always the canned stuff. Don’t get me wrong, I’ll still hammer some of that if it’s what we have. Years and years ago I saw Alton Brown make a homemade version and I never looked back. I do skip the homemade fried shallots/onions most of the time, but everything else is about the same as this. Thanks for spreading the GBC gospel!

[@BrianLagerstrom]

It’s worth the extra work. The canned stuff never looks the same after

[@sperryfreak01]

Can the GBC be made ahead and refrigerated and just bake it on turkey day?

[@FrankFellenz]

Hey Brian. That stuffing is perfect. One more step to take it over the top. Stuffing Fritters. Yes, fried stuffing. Add one more egg, form into patties, roll in breadcrumbs and fry. Awesome.

[@INC0GNICO]

ngl I thought the raisins were a joke and that you were just gonna throw them out lmao 😭

[@jaye8872]

I have made the green bean casserole multiple times now. I love it! You cannot cut corners using store fried onions. The taste is not comparable .

[@darinbennett3638]

B-Man...as always you elevate common recipes so that they are still easy to cook yet takes them to a whole new flavor profile! Excited to try the GB Casserole when the kids are all home for Thanksgiving this year!

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Best of luck with it. Thanks for watching

[@darinbennett3638]

B...made the GB casserole for Thanksgiving and it was a hit for everyone! Our kids are now all grown adults and they all said it was better than any GB casserole they have had before...even Gma's! I will definitely be making this again. It may take more time but the depth of flavor was well worth the effort!

[@hadesdarklord]

My great-grandmother's recipe for stuffing included celery for 'crunch' and diced granny smith apples for a tart-sweet pop.

[@charlotteolofsson3595]

Hi, thank you so much for these great dishes. I live in Sweden and we don't at all have a tradition with having turkey as a holiday meal but I'm considering trying it out on my family for Christmas this year and then I get to try these sides 🙃

[@erikacalabretta9131]

You just saved Thanksgiving. My husband tested positive this morning, so I just had to make a Thanksgiving for 2 with day of notice. You're a hero.

[@BrianLagerstrom]

What a bummer! Enjoy your dinner for 2.

[@kimberlycooper6321]

3 absolute WINNERS right here! I am seriously considering straining my potatoes thru fine-mesh to UP my tater game... And totally using that cream of mushroom soup base recipe (GF, of course) for green bean casserole & beyond. I've never considered stuffing as a savory bread pudding, so that inspires me to experiment, and the tip about using a metal pan to get more caramelization is genius. Thanks so much for the great content!

[@BrianLagerstrom]

If you thought you were OVER green bean casserole, give this one a try. IMHO all of these recipes are definitely worth getting excited about.

[@ChrisVuletich]

Man, I wish I would've seen this an hour ago! Literally just got back from Schnuck's and bought my usual 4 cans of green beans, 2 cans of cream of mushroom soup and fried onions -- to make it "mom's way." I'm saving this video for next year because I definitely want to up my game.

[@srgarathnor]

wheres the garlic for the potatoes tho......

[@teabagmcpick889]

Huh. So you don't use sausage meat in your stuffing? Why not?

[@kattykakes8135]

@@ChrisVuletich put the cream of mushroom soup back in the cabinet for a chicken casserole or something 😉 T-Giving is only once a year!

[@majahanson311]

@@ChrisVuletich just do it now. What are we talking about here? Like $10-12? The cans will be just as good next year, or you can give them away to a food bank. Making it from fresh beans and mushrooms is night and day

[@gregaxx81]

Coming back this year for the green bean casserole recipe!!! Turned out amazing last thanksgiving. Definitely recommend - thank you so much for the recipe!

[@Brandon_Balentine]

I'm making mashed potatoes tonight as a warm up round before T-Day. I hopped on to google a mashed potatoes recipe to see if it trumped my tried and true recipe. To my surprise, Bri has a recipe for mashed potatoes sitting in my KZbin notifications! Perfect! I'll make these tonight :)

[@JB_Fraulein_Kunst]

Anyone else jealous of Brian's family cos they get to eat his food? (And neighbors! They get all the experiments! Man I wish I knew a chef IRL)

[@patriciaadermann2368]

It's pretty nice, I must say!

[@roccobierman4985]

Right? Imagine being close friends with Brian or Guga or Babish.

[@CidYoshi]

Become that Chef yourself!!

[@kattykakes8135]

I do this with cakes | cupcakes 🤍

[@eziosbrother1]

You'd never know they were a chef because you'd never see them because they are always busy and or irritable

[@lizpedroza9965]

3:58 I boil/make my potatoes start to finish in my instant pot… place 2cups of chicken broth and Presure cook 12 mins… mash n (add butter, cream cheese, s&p) done … that is some love to pass it thru a chinois 😅

[@BS-xs7jb]

I think the ladle technique you use is interesting because my mom always makes her mashed potatoes using a “Flotte Lotte” aka what google told me is a food mill! I think it has a very similar effect if using the finest setting and it’s much quicker I think.

[@bessbowers5533]

Mom always added cooked chopped mushrooms & turkey giblets.. not the gizzards..to her stuffing. Delish!

[@sword3197]

The stuffing was really good, the extra eggs made it have an almost soufflée like texture which was great

[@miraclebub]

Did the potatoes yesterday. Had to augment with a little more butter and cream at the end but they were deemed worthy of the effort!

[@rebeccajenkins1553]

I want a large bowl of the mashed potatoes. My grandmother used to keep a bag of ends of bread all kinds and she had bread for her stuffing which she added rye bread which gives the stuffing a really great flavor. I never heard of green beans casserole until moved to the south. I never make it through it is very popular I make our green beans with butter garlic salt and pepper. Everything looks so good. You always make a nice presentation with wonderful explanations

[@kimsnader8777]

I love all of these recipes. My stuffing recipe is more of the kitchen-sink variety, and began with the Goldberg's "American Wholefoods Cuisine" cookbook. It changes every year based on what's available, but always has a lot of texture with diced apple, celery, toasted almond slivers and water chestnuts.

[@rdpj7791]

Loved the mashed tater process! Explaining the whys of what you’re doing is very helpful. Thank you!😊

[@TeriesaPleyo]

The Green Bean Casserole was fantastic! Even those who didn't like GBC enjoyed it.

[@kenlamb4430]

Made your green bean casserole today-phenomenal! Thanks for the recipe!!

[@logmegadeth72]

I'm in charge of thanksgiving at the in-laws this year and this video is just what I need! Great tip on holding the mashed taters in the instapot, always nice to make some stuff a little ahead of time to save the stress of finishing everything all at the end.

[@kaviter77]

I bought food processor with puree attachment. It makes amazing silky smooth puree in 5 seconds, one of the best kitchen appliances I ever got, my kids love potato puree and this strainer method was killing me.

[@epiccollision]

Excellent tip on the butter, definitely butter then cream. as for as the "pommes purée" a tamis sifter is much more efficient with a rubber scraper.

[@AthenaisC]

Those moves! 😍 My husband's mashed potatoes rarely survive the dinner, no matter how much he makes. He uses roasted garlic, sour cream, heavy cream and butter.

[@lesliemurphy830]

I am thankful for your dancing. Great recipes too!

[@DrewCJuice]

I'd like to thank the sponsor of this video... butter! Haha. Sweet video Brian. Can't say I'd ever take the time to make this but think it's awesome that you're excited to make this content and share it! I made a homemade stuffing one time with some nice bakery sourdough and fresh chicken stock. Was so proud of myself. Tasted it and was instantly sad because it was exactly like stovetop brand stuffing but I spent hours making it instead of 15 minutes :-(

[@robertnancycork517]

I made the green bean casserole and it was awesome. Green beans took way longer than 5 minutes. I will make this again. Thanks

[@deanr3417]

Brave man coming with the stuffing or dressing recipe. The most polarizing American dish ever! Myself I’m down with the raisins but the eggs made me shudder!

[@robreyescosme6902]

I may prepare the stuffing in a muffin pan.. using the same method as if I were using the 9x13" pan. Thank you for sharing the recipe

[@boorayin2773]

I used a potato ricer for my mashed potatoes...but regardless, I had to use way more...something like a cup and half more cream and whole milk to get my potatoes to loosen up and reach the creamy texture that you got. Very tasty - no more potato mashing for me.

[@Smart44Lady]

I thought wouldn’t a river be so much easier?

[@onedaynoreason2572]

Made your green bean casserole tonight, ITS DELICIOUS. store bought fried onions though - doesnt even matter bc the mushroom "soup" is the star. DELICIOUS. Very adult tasting, thank you.

[@hungrydad7537]

Love your videos learn a new tip every time but that strainer elbow grease for the potatoes is The Secret ingredient that's straight pure love!

[@angelus656]

Brian, in Brazil we have a not so friendly competition during the holidays, if you want raisins in the food or not. You have chosen your side, my friend!

[@jnorth3341]

We have a potluck at work tomorrow and since we already have 3 turkeys we are deep frying I'll be making your Green Bean Casserole for it (along with Chef Jean-Pierre's gravy), then your 1 pot beef stew tomorrow night (though I'm using red potatoes because that's what I grew this summer). I've loved all your recipes I've tried and have learned a number of new techniques, thank you.

[@dscrive]

I love GB Casserole, made this one, half a recipe due to small gathering. a bit late for this year, but I'd recommend cutting back a little on the salt for the green beans if you use store bought french onions. I used low sodium chicken stock, and it was right at the edge of being too salty. oh, and the parmesan cheese took this dish that extra mile! new favorite GBC recipe!!

[@B_r_i_t_t]

2024 checking in - making this green bean casserole for the second year in a row. It was everyones favorite last year and got requested again this year 🔥

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Hell yeah I’m making as well

[@kennyangel]

Thank you so much to always include metric units, makes it so much easier!

[@davidfuller581]

Bri - the stuffing was a hit! Super good. Best it's ever come out. Did skip the raisins, tho...

[@yonah6632]

Absolutely love how you share so many pro level details and explain why. Sure, there are other pro level cooking channels on KZbin, but they don't share pro level tips like you do.

[@Lizanneschulz]

freaking awesome. I love going all out for our holiday meals and will cook for a couple days in preparation. Then we eat leftovers for many days! Greenbean casserole is my favorite- I'll have to give this one a try. Homemade cream of mushroom will be AMAZING!

[@uw7373]

Thank You, Brian - great recipes, and love the detail!

[@michelleb2304]

I never really liked green bean casserole before but wanted to try your recipe. It is wonderful. The whole family loved it. Thank you!

[@lindamierz2530]

Made your green bean casserole for Thanksgiving;everyone loved it! My brother-in-law who loves to cook and is very good at it had four servings and said it was fabulous. It was my first time making this side dish.

[@mrug8600]

I made all 3 this year. All very good. In the stuffing I substituted Craisins for golden raisins. For the potatoes I confit-ed 2 heads of garlic and used an immersion blended to blend them into the cream. Thanks Brian!!

[@markslagle9742]

I thought you were overselling the mashed potatoes. Especially when I was wearing my hand out pushing them through the strainer. I was wrong. I’ve never tasted potatoes like this. Wildly good. Thanks very much!

[@bighuh2001]

I'm from the south, so your stuffing terrifies me lol. Good ole southern chicken and dressing for me :) The rest look phenomenal though. Especially that green bean casserole.

[@zepplinthor]

I love your videos. I have made about 60% of the recipes. My girl loves it and so do I. Thank you for the hard work. Also you having the recipe in the description makes it super easy to highlight and print.

[@shereemorgan1430]

I have never used eggs or raisins in my stuffing, I will try this recipe.

[@Joe_for_real]

We made your stuffing and potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner this year. I've never smooshed my taters through a sieve before; VERY creamy. The bread pudding texture was awesome for the stuffing. Thanks for always putting out recipes that are practical, accessible, and oh so yummy. Oh yeah! for my dinner rolls I did your milk buns but I subbed some flour for dough conditioner and let them raise in the fridge overnight to have less to do the day of. After letting them sit on the counter for 90 minutes they cooked up beautifully. Buttery and almost flakey.

[@chance1986]

Years ago, I swore never to make green bean casserole again. This was after several Thanksgiving dinners where my wife pleaded with me to stop. No offense to Campbell Soup, Green Giant and French's fried onions -- they're excellent products I use often. But I'm looking forward to your recipe.

[@zencomeseasy602]

i have loved the IDEA of green bean casserole my whole life. Also, green bean casserole has been a huge dissappointment my whole life. I cannot wait to try yours. Best part is, my family keep odd schedules and all work weird hours, so holiday dinner traditions aren't a big thing for us anymore meaning this is just going in my side dish rotation year round.

[@Flowerchild782]

Just want to say yes! to the real time dancing. So much better than the slo-mo!

[@ChiIeboy]

Right on time, Brian! I'm on family-chef duty next week and this last-minute tutorial is a welcome addition to my skillset. _thumbs up!_

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks for watching

[@janetpaulus4684]

Oh Brian I will be making all of these. Probably just potato tomorrow but oh wow those green beans. Wow.

[@krb16us]

Raisins in stuffing? Yeah, I'm sure that'll go over well with my family 😅 However, I'm definitely trying the potato puree. I'm super picking about my textures, and the closest I get to super smooth potatoes is with a ricer, so I'm hopeful this will be amazing.

[@str0wb3rry9irl]

You always use so much butter. I love that.

[@Stephen-mw8ze]

We made the purée and the stuffing. Growing up in STL, this dressing was the closest (sorry, no raisins. Kids threw a fit) to my mom’s I ever found! And the potato’s were just beyond awesome! Well done!

[@kattykakes8135]

OMGOSH! I’ve been looking for cream of mushroom soup recipe! This is IT! My mushroom errors are readily apparent now! And the stuffing looks marvelous too. Trying both of them! 💚♥️

[@IAmCerebralAssassin]

Okay, I never put raisins in my stuffing, but since you delivered the recipe, I have to try it, now. Will be back after i give it a shot.

[@katasticone]

Made the mashed potatoes and stuffing today. Oh. My. Word. Never making either another way again. Thank you! My family raved about them.

[@erinmabry9047]

I've tried lots of GBC recipes and this is the best one I've ever had. The topping was still crunchy even after being in the fridge overnight and microwaved the next day. I don't know what it's like the day after that because we ate it all and there wasn't any left. You absolutely have to make this. It's amazing.

[@bobliljenquist9860]

These are great! I have never cared for stuffing but this I would like, I’m sure. Always fun to watch you create. Thanks!

[@NickSaloom]

My favorite thing to do after I make one of your recipes is to dance like you do during the b roles at the end of the video. That first bite is always bussin!!!! And this green bean casserole looks LEGIT!

[@DrBrunoRecipes]

Lovely 👌🏻 Greetings from Scotland 😊 Have a great day everyone 🌻

[@daymanoo00oo56]

did a lot of interesting things to the top of the stuffing, docked it, lubed it up, and tucked it.

[@DOGO8991]

Each recipe looks incredibly elevated and delicious

[@bryanholman1579]

thank you so much for this video. i have been struggling for years to make a good stuffing in a midwestern style. my mom (from iowa) would dump raisins into regular boxed stuffing pre cook, which was good when i was a kid. most of the recipes i see add carrots and/or sausage and/ or chestnuts which offend me viscarally, and disrupt the texture/ moisture of the stuffing and mine always out soupy. THIS IS AUTHENTIC MIDWEST RAISINY STUFFING

[@MikeArsenaultHMS]

We made the stuffing and green bean casserole (with bagged fried onions). These sides were a huge hit at our family Thanksgiving dinner. We used a fortified turkey stock after carving the bird the day before. It was amazing! Thanks for the great recipes!

[@Scott3387]

Interesting to compare sides between countries. Green beans have never seen the Christmas table in the UK. Needs more yorkshire puddings.

[@cary6177]

Thanks for these recipes! Made both the stuffing and green bean casserole today. Both dishes were a smashing success!

[@gmrob552]

Thanks!

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks GM!

[@GirishManjunathMusic]

Hey Bri, what if, and bear with me here, you fry your raisins in clarified butter instead of boiling them? We do that to raisins for our sweets, and it adds a much appreciated burst of savory-sweet that I'm sure will work much better with stuffing too.

[@RGC1978]

I was thinking of trying out the potatoes this year, but I couldn't remember which recipe you had featured them in previously. This new video solves that problem. Thanks!

[@JeffAbarta]

I'm going to do all 3 for my family this year! We're 18 people strong, so I'll have to scale up your recipes, but I am very excited to try these!

[@TokyoBlue587]

Very interesting, all the tips you gave about making mashed potatoes. I didn’t know some of those like the butter first thing. I’m going to try it!

[@jjjk483]

Made the mushroom soup and holy expletives it is amazing!!! Cannot wait to add this bad boy to some green beans. Gonna add bacon as well because bacon

[@dreamervanroom]

This is great. Thank you. But what about using a blender for the potatoes? You didn't make any comments about the differences, if any. This is small scale compared to your restaurant and I think a blender would work well.

[@maryanne1367]

Love this- especially the stuffing! Thank you!!

[@dianegerlach2454]

I made the Green Bean Casserole, however used an air fryer for the onions.

[@1958zed]

All look delicious. The stuffing recipe is very close to my aunt's, but she used less broth and fewer eggs (2). Definitely going to give your version a try.

[@naturallymarisa]

Green bean casserole that isn't grey 😍😍 Gonna make this for Christmas

[@jom9049]

Brian - I gave your recipes a go yesterday. I made the green bean casserole and stuffing with raisins (I normally rock spicy stuffing) and both were a win at Thanksgiving. I won't lie I was leery to give the raisins a go but so happy I did. Thank you for sharing your delicious foods on YT.