Make Ahead Thanksgiving Side Dishes To Save You TIME on Thanksgiving Day!

[@SixSistersStuff]

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[@marydray6171]

I LOVE THE THOUGHT THAT GRAMMA CHERISHED THE HOLIDAY SO MUCH THAT SHE WENT THE EXTRA MILE SERVING THE MEAL ON HER VERY BEST DISHES. MY FAMILY DOES THE SAME. THAT’S WHY WE CALL THEM “HOLIDAYS”, SET APART FROM ALL THE REST.

[@Lalidottii]

So I did all four of your side sides for thanksgiving and here are my thoughts. Grandmas stuff taste very good but it was a little on the dry side, the apples and celery didn’t bake too well so I would finely cooked them next time instead of bite side. Mash potatoes were awesome! Sweet potatoes casserole was a disaster. I would put less syrup next time my sweet potatoes were swimming in syrup no one ate it including myself. Lastly, green bean casserole was awesome.

[@rebeccaknudsen6190]

I listen every week to "at the kitchen counter.". So good and I was just thinking oh good Monday it podcast time! Thanks so much for being so good and kind! God bless.

[@jomama81ranch8]

One hint for the mashed potatoes..... instead of the cup of water in the instant pot, use a cup of chicken broth! Adding chicken broth, or boiling potatoes in broth water, adds flavor to them! I would use unsalted broth so that you can season them as usual.

[@stacystoltz8722]

Happy Thanksgiving dinner For the family and thank God for you Friends

[@SixSistersStuff]

Happy holidays!

[@darcihoudeshell2588]

For my green bean casserole, I use 3 cans of French cut and 2 cans of cream of mushroom soup. Easiest green bean casserole ever! And I top it off with the onions. No milk!!

[@jeepliz]

❤

[@SixSistersStuff]

Sounds great!

[@kristic4472]

That little hand reaching for the apples! 😍

[@terryprior1373]

Yumm on all. Our tradition is layering crushed crackers, canned jelled cranberry (sliced and spread around over crackers) and then coolwhip. Keep layering until almost to the top of bowl. I sprinkle a little bit of crushed crackers and try to make a little flower design with some of the cranberry. Put in fridge overnight to let it all kind of mix together.

[@stephanie2]

Amazing video. These look so delicious. I love green bean casserole and sweet potato casserole

[@debschroeder7637]

Love your recipes. Recommend your channel to my friends as the training videos for instant pot and easy make ahead meals.

[@sherrizanoli1398]

Kristin, when you are making your potatoes, instead of water, use canned milk in the instapot to cook them. You should be able to mash, add everything else except milk. It works too. I also use this when making Mac and cheese in the instantpot. Make the macaroni with canned milk in the instantpot and when it is cooked, add salt, pepper and cheese and stir.

[@jillmcmichael5135]

Doesn't the milk cuddle and sour in the pressure of the pot?

[@jillmcmichael5135]

Curdle not cuddle lol

[@sherrizanoli1398]

No because the milk is evaporated and already been heated to can it.

[@hawkpeacebird117]

@@jillmcmichael5135 Darn that auto fill 🙃 Happy Thanksgiving ❣️

[@amsbmp]

Yum, definitely makes you want to get up and cook. Even ifs just to sample the yumminess. And you get the benefit of having an easier thanksgiving because you premade it. Thank you for sharing and Bless you All.

[@SixSistersStuff]

You are most welcome!! Thanks for watching!!

[@juttakasapis6408]

You know, cute baby stole your show 😊. Thank you for sharing !!!

[@dmharris1967]

This question isn't about the recipes, that by the way look delicious. Where can I find one of the egg things you have on the back counter?

[@rbrb69]

Depending on size of casserole dish, adding 1/2t to 1T of Worcestershire sauce to green bean casserole makes all the difference… yummy.

[@pamdelong5113]

Thanks so much you all are adorable

[@SixSistersStuff]

Our pleasure!

[@theresachiorazzi4571]

I like side dishes anytime turkeys ok but I wouldn’t miss it. It’s all a lot of work. Home made is always better. Happy thanks giving.

[@SixSistersStuff]

Happy holidays!

[@krazymammaw3040]

You guys ate awesome my daughter bought me a few of your cookbooks for Xmas I cannot wait I am tired of my hands cramping writing them all down all totally diff desserts this year for Thanksgiving and all your fudge ingredients were a hit last year but my peanut butter I put just a little green food coloring and it actually looked just like the grinch so I named it grinch peanut fudge and everybody cannot wait for it all dreamsicle fudge and making several diff kinds

[@anitaholmes6824]

These all look soooo good! Wish I was there to help with the taste test!!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@SixSistersStuff]

You are most welcome!!!

[@MrRKWRIGHT]

Good morning Six Sisters. That selection of Thanksgiving side dishes looks absolutely delicious. I believe I'll be serving some oyster stuffing with mine - a classic, delicious bread dressing with chopped oysters, a nice choice for any holiday dinner. It's loaded with the flavors you'd expect in a stuffing-lots of parsley, celery, breadcrumbs, and onion but with a little something extra special thanks to the addition of oysters. Oyster stuffing's a tasty treat to complement turkey, but of course can also be served with chicken, duck, or goose. And of course, I'll be using oysters from the Great Chesapeake Bay. That being said, y'all have a wonderful Sunday, full of family, fun and food.

[@NanaPapa123]

Such a sweet video! Does anyone else add shredded cheddar cheese to their green bean casserole while cooking and before adding the rest of the fried onions?

[@debbr2304]

Interesting

[@agirly1503]

Yes! Instant pot is life!!!

[@SixSistersStuff]

It sure is!

[@TracyKMainwaring]

My first thought was “you need a ring sling!” 😃 We’ve already had Thanksgiving, but I like that yours is later, so I can start thinking about Christmas because by the time those videos come out I’m way too busy 😂

[@carolferrier5348]

It was so fun meeting you at the Pinners Conference in Utah! I love that you shared your family's favorite sides...so yummy! Although OI so prefer stuffing cooked in the bird I must say yours sounded delicious so I'm going to has to make it soon :) Churro Cinnamon sounds so yummy for a quick sprinkle on so many things!

[@SixSistersStuff]

Great meeting you!! It's so good!

[@cynthiabeard1424]

This. Was Great! Thank you both so much.

[@cynthiabeard1424]

@Luca Angelo Hi! I live in Glen Burnie , MD.

[@cynthiabeard1424]

That would be great.

[@SixSistersStuff]

You are most welcome!

[@debbiereilly900]

Thank you for sharing kristen have a blessed day stay safe and healthy. Love all the recipes especially the stuffing yummy going to bake in a muffin pan stuffing muffins yummy. 🙏❤🙏❤🙏

[@SixSistersStuff]

Thank you!!

[@CookingwithCatLover0330]

I am going to make some sides ahead of time. That's a great idea. I started adding shredded cheddar cheese in my green bean casserole. Everyone loves it that way. That's so much!

[@SixSistersStuff]

Sounds good to me!! Thanks for watching!

[@jerrilynernsting903]

Yummy a got to try this..

[@jeepliz]

How cute is that baby!?❤️

[@SixSistersStuff]

So cute right?!

[@jeaniereese3521]

Wonderful video, as always! Are you able to make the green bean casserole with frozen green beans? Thanks for all the time and energy you put into bringing these for us!

[@SixSistersStuff]

Yes you can!

[@judyrowen9194]

All my favorites in one😊 video!

[@SixSistersStuff]

Yay!!!

[@KetoCookbooksCorner]

*Fantastic side dishes. Thanks for sharing* 😍

[@SixSistersStuff]

You are most welcome!!

[@melodys3996]

I would be lost without my instant pot. Love it.

[@SixSistersStuff]

So would I!! It's the best!

[@sydlant]

Loved your Thanksgiving side dish recipes last year and I think this topped it! Thanks for the recipes! I can't wait to try some out!

[@SixSistersStuff]

Yay!! I am so glad you think so!

[@sherryliberto6749]

Great sides. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@chelzee]

You have inspired me to make some of these sides ahead of time and definitely will be trying to make mashed taters in the instapot (maybe even before Thanksgiving). Thanks for sharing! ❤

[@SixSistersStuff]

Go for it!

[@dizzinese]

Silly question but I have only seen the orange-ish pointy ended things are those yams? What is the difference and what if your store doesn’t sell actual sweet potatoes? I’ve only seen what I think are yams but they’re great! Thanks for explaining the difference.

[@heatherlawless5824]

Love you guys, my meals are wonderful every month due to the meal plans!

[@rwhalen1771]

You need to add your Buttermilk seasoning to your potatoes, green beans and dressing to take them to the next Level. Loved your video! Rita

[@jerrilynernsting903]

Look so good

[@lesleywatkins1172]

I came over for thanksgiving from the U.K. and just couldn’t cope with eating off a paper plate! My Aunt thought it was hilarious that I was the only one with a proper plate! 😊

[@laurabaca9683]

We buy the fancy paper plates for Thanksgiving. Lol. After cooking for days, cleanup is much easier. My dad eats on a regular plate, so he washes it after.

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

We always pulled out all the stops. China, crystal, sterling flatware and serving pieces, linen tablecloth and matching napkins, fresh flowers and silver candlesticks…always in the dining room. We didn’t dress in our Sunday best, but definitely no tee shirts or sweatshirts, etc - sort of the equivalent of business casual. It was a big occasion. And we did it all again for Christmas with prime rib, New Year’s with ham and Easter also with ham because nobody liked lamb 😂. There was always the fun of “after dinner”, too, where the men and boys cleared the table and brought the dishes into the kitchen while the women and girls hand washed and dried everything and put it all away. There was lots of chatting and good-natured joking. Then it was time to reset the table with dessert plates, silver and coffe/tea cups for slices of pies and cake! My daughter carries on with the tradition now. I thought she might jettison it all as so many prefer to be casual, but she has always loved the extra feeling of importance the holidays seem to take on when dinner is so special. I’m just glad she’s passing that onto her children, too! Hopefully, her daughter will do it when she has a family so my daughter can have that joy for every holiday dinner of her life as I have. I can’t visit for every holiday, so I celebrate by myself. But I always give myself the gift of eating at the dining room table, completely decked out as always.

[@lesleywatkins1172]

@@Lucinda_Jackson oh Lucinda what a fabulous picture you painted with your memories of Christmas! My mum in the U.K. did the same, sadly the family gatherings died when she did. I like to dress up my table and get out my best China set. My sons are more laid back, one is married so we don’t have Christmas with them very often but like you me and hubby dress up, drink champagne cocktail and remind ourselves we are blessed! Enjoy your thanksgiving, I hope you get to your daughters this year! 🥰

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

@@lesleywatkins1172 Thank you! I almost didn’t hit the send for fear people would accuse me of being snooty, but decided I didn’t care! 😁 I appreciate your response so much and am happy you share similar memories of traditions kept. I hope you and your hubby have wonderful holidays as well. 💕

[@lesleywatkins1172]

@@Lucinda_Jackson 🥰

[@ezeatery]

Ok, NOW Thanksgiving can’t get here soon enough. The sides are my favorite too. Oh yummy! Mac and cheese is also a great make ahead and homemade dinner rolls. The air fryer (oven style) is your best friend on thanksgiving day for reheating all of these delicious sides.

[@jerrilynernsting903]

Love green bean casserole

[@SixSistersStuff]

Me too!!

[@dizzinese]

Hey ladies! Loving the make ahead recipes! I think there should be a thanksgiving video one year on thanksgiving dishes when you have one oven! There’s only so much you can do if the turkeys in there and the stove top is full. I’ve figured it out mostly but if cooking for 8, I came up short one place to cook green beans. Just an idea.

[@tiffanyb4764]

One thing I done to help with having only one oven is I bought an electric roaster for the turkey. Best thing I’ve done so far. It cooks the turkey faster and it’s nicely browned and delicious. One other thing I’ve done is I either cook stuff that takes a long time the day before and just heat it up in the crockpot. I have 3 crockpots. Or I cook them the day of in the instant pot and move them into the crockpot to keep warm if I need the instant pot. Stuff like fresh peas, collard greens, chicken and dumplins, rice. I only cook my chicken and dumplins on the stove top but I’ll put them in the crockpot to keep warm. And all of that will free up my burners.

[@dizzinese]

@@tiffanyb4764 yes, last year I had it all planned to use 2 slow cookers, the instant pot, and an electric thing that’s big but not deep. I still needed my sons gf to do the bean casserole in her oven. Thank you Jesus, I was invited to her parents so we did a smaller meal instead. Whew!

[@tiffanyb4764]

@@dizzinese sounds like we do almost all the same things! When you only have one stove and one oven and cook enough for an army you get creative lol. My husband is convinced I can’t cook small anytime. But he’s never refused a meal either lol.

[@dizzinese]

@@tiffanyb4764 LOL! I had a son and myself but always cooked for a family of 4 with enough for leftovers! But you never knew which kid or how many from the neighborhood would be eating with us and I froze the leftovers or we ate them the next day so no waste. I’m 56 and still cook a pound and a half of hamburger for any 1 pound recipes and I just eat leftovers for days. Or freeze them…still! The differed is , I rarely cook now. I eat a sandwich most nights, or a bagel with cream cheese and some lox salmon ontop. Easy and quick! I get busy and don’t hVe to stop to cook! Your day will come, but with the husband it’ll take longer that’s all. But one day you won’t cook for a whole week! Lol

[@tiffanyb4764]

@@dizzinese I cook for 4 people but enough for way more. We all like and eat leftovers and I do freeze stuff too. When I cook certain meals especially chili the first thing I hear when we sit down “ is there plenty for tomorrow night too”? I have to cook a double batch for 4 people because it’s a favorite and we must have leftovers. My time is coming faster than I’d like. My oldest daughter graduates this year and will leave us next fall for college. My other daughter is 10 so I have a little while with her. And I’ve been dealing with the husband over 20 years. I haven’t decided if I’ll keep him yet lol. I really don’t mind cooking for the most part I enjoy it. Of course I enjoy easy nights too.

[@laurabaca9683]

Those aluminum pans make life easier. We have anywhere from 15 to 20 people at my mom and dads for Thanksgiving. Then the fancy paper plates to eat on.

[@debbr2304]

I'm going to try aluminum this year. CA, double oven is Broke and dh keeps talking about remodel. We're in Ca, so I'm going to try and use the gas BBQ as an oven. Wish me luck🤞

[@sherrizanoli1398]

My green bean casserole recipe uses 1Tablespoon of Worchestershire sauce too, does anyone elses?

[@TracyShead-Stamey]

I use it as well. I also use cream of chicken instead of mushroom because we have a person allergic to mushrooms.

[@wendycole703]

A little soy sauce in my recipe with some garlic powder as well

[@TracyShead-Stamey]

@@wendycole703 oh I need to try that. It sounds good.

[@michellezevenaar]

What would work well as a pot luck dish?

[@kimed7628]

To peel potatoes easily, you can also cut out a strip all the way around with a peeler and then boil for 15 minutes. After they are for tender, you can let them cool a bit and then just pull on the peeling and it will come right off. Works with all potatoes.

[@SixSistersStuff]

Thank you for sharing!!

[@claudiaweidman1004]

These look great 😊

[@debbr2304]

I've been asking about Keto alternatives...never-ending, I'm switching lanes. You ladies all look healthy and fit. I'm researching "The Mediterranean Diet" looks like your recipies will fit right in with my new healthy lifestyle, once I start! Thank you for your channel and wonderful website.

[@SixSistersStuff]

Best of luck!

[@zormier2002]

If you have never tried the multi colored mini marshmallows on your candies yams or sweet potatoes you have to try them. So much better than the white ones!

[@SixSistersStuff]

Good to know! Thanks for the tip!

[@tinatheodorides1817]

I just love my Instant Pot i cook a lot of things in it

[@tinatheodorides1817]

@Luca Angelo Hi Luca Angelo I'm from Avon Park , Florida and I'm doing so so so with my swollen ankles on my right foot but otherwise good 👍

[@heatherlawless5824]

Another question..is there a way to make sides ahead and freeze?

[@sydlant]

It totally depends on what it is. I make a yam puree recipe a week or so before Thanksgiving and freeze it. It tastes the same as freshly made!

[@sherrieroggero9206]

I have a bag of those tiny baby potatoes, has anybody tried those in this make ahead mashed potato recipe? Would that work the same way with skins on like the Yukon Gold?

[@maryfc1]

Knox was a cute little bonus to the video!

[@SixSistersStuff]

He sure is!

[@LittleMissTwist]

interesting i have never but mushrooms in my stuffing.

[@LukeKhaing]

Nice Ms. Kristin. It's getting to the nitty gritty in College Football. Both of our teams are playing games that matter. How about a PSU vs Utah bowl game in a New Years Six bowl???

[@deenakassouf6259]

How do you reheat each of these on Thanksgiving day?

[@sherrieroggero9206]

Could you please tell me how you think your Make ahead stuffing recipe would be without apples and mushrooms? Would I prep and cook everything the same way even if I leave those out? Thank you

[@SixSistersStuff]

Yes, absolutely

[@sherjoeone]

Thank you. Happy Thanksgiving 🦃

[@idbehappy2]

Where did you get the big glass measuring/mixing bowl?

[@sherrizanoli1398]

Pampered chef, it is an 8 cup.

[@idbehappy2]

@@sherrizanoli1398 thank you!

[@jcwoods2311]

Fantastic as always! Now, you 6 need to step it up! Enough with the Instant Pot. As lovely as it is we need the SixSistaPot!! All the features you love rolled into your own branded unit. Instant Pot had a great run for sure, but yaw'll can do it better!!! SharkTank it.

[@SixSistersStuff]

This made my whole day! Just you wait! So many things in the works! ❤️❤️❤️

[@CookingwithKatelyn]

Love these💛

[@SixSistersStuff]

I am so glad!!

[@phyltorkelsonp9268]

Why do your sweet potatoes look so light-colored? I have only ever seen the orange-colored ones. Great recipes!

[@JimHall-pr6ep]

I was wondering the same thing. I may be wrong, but I thought a yam is white or purple in color, and a sweet potato is orange

[@patricialynveal4017]

What I understand is that the USA sells only sweet potatoes, one type we call yams but are not, just another type of sweet potato... true yams are in africa and rarely in USA except specialty stores catering to the true yams or meat of lions, etc.. so its a color choice for which one you use

[@debbr2304]

Ok,so upfront I 😍🤩love you're channel. Your recipies are so close to my moms its scary! I'm trying to do low carb, but hey it's Thanksgiving 🦃 still I cringe a little with some of the ingredients, Pam, Karo syrup? But hey that Sweet Potatoe recipe I've been making for years, minus the Karo syrup. I'll have to dig up Mom's recipient, maybe 🍯 honey. Thank you for the nostalgia. I'm biying my daughter instant pot for 🎄 Christmas. 🙏 please get started on some low carb recipes after the holidays. I'm still going to buy your books and try some substitutions myself.

[@connieparker8896]

Where are you guys from, I am in Texas, I have never had mushrooms and no egg binder

[@piggys76smith41]

White sweet potatoes?

[@ginadugas5442]

This confused me too.

[@charleonard2976]

It's probably yams.

[@heatherlawless5824]

My issue is always how to get all the prepped dishes cooked when i have to cook the turkey!

[@sydlant]

I make or prep most of them the day before. My dad always said to take the turkey out 30 min before you want to serve it, so it can rest and the juices stay in when you cut it. Those last 30 minutes are KEY! That's when all of my sides go in the oven to reheat or cook up. I try to do everything in 9x9 pans, so I can fit 4 different dishes in there.

[@pirateslife4me]

I use my instant pot and several crock pots I've collected (I find them everywhere secondhand) as well as a freestanding roaster to help create cooking space!

[@laurarees1714]

I got so many good ideas from this video … I just have a remark to make about all of the hair that dangles over the preparation process. Tie your hair back! I just think ANYONE WHO PREPARES FOOD FOR OTHERS MUST ABIDE BY RULES OF GOOD HYGIENE AND YOUR WONDERFUL SHOWS SET SO MANY EXAMPLES FOR PEOPLE WHO TUNE INTO YOU! By now, we all know that you all have beautiful long hair!

[@SixSistersStuff]

What you don’t know is how KZbin works. Do you ever see Rachel Ray with her hair pulled back while she cooks. Do you know why? To present, you have to look put together. It’s just how it is. But, you don’t really know that until you start a KZbin Channel. But be my guest!

[@susanburris6943]

Try adding some cooked bacon and use cheddar cheese soup! Yum!

[@SixSistersStuff]

That sounds delightful!

[@Tassie5050]

Help, I peeled and cut up my sweet potatoes before boiling them; what adjustments must be made ?? Darn it!!!

[@sumsharp]

wow I have never seen yellow sweet potatoes....

[@lanawhite1670]

Baby wanted some apple!!!

[@SixSistersStuff]

I know!!

[@mariamartinez9877]

🥰

[@jameschainey2343]

They are are SWEET POTATO 🥔 yams come India they are a tubest root about two feet long and they are white

[@TracyShead-Stamey]

I think they are talking about a canned sweet potato. It says yams on the can

[@levellasmith9866]

🥰😍🤩😘

[@pamelamarsh998]

Those are yams..sweet potatoes are a darker orange/red..still good though

[@TracyShead-Stamey]

I think they are talking about a canned sweet potato. It says yam on the can.

[@janemartin229]

There are about 7000 varieties of sweet potatoes. We are most familiar with the orange ones, but they come in many colors including white, yellow, purple and red. Yams aren't usually found in the US. Those canned ones are mislabeled, they're really sweet potatoes.

[@jj-87ro]

Does anyone know how to turn off that annoying instapot jingle sound and all the beeping?

[@amberluttrelll8359]

No spices or chicken broth in the stuffing

[@MamaJLW]

The spices are included in the stuffing mix they used.

[@jameschainey2343]

They are called celery ribs, the stocks are the complete plant.

[@beckyzimmerman2029]

Stalks if you are correcting someone

[@apriltownsend8463]

Don't add fruit to stuffing. It's not supposed to be sweet.

[@kittenlittle2009]

I make it with apples sausage and cranberry and it is the best.

[@stillsgirl10]

Test

[@dianagreen3361]

You two sound the same

[@SixSistersStuff]

Ha ha!! We sure do!

[@sharondemkovich6265]

PLEASE wear microphones! I turned this off after 2 minutes because I couldn't hear you and my volume was turned up ALL of the way!

[@michellezevenaar]

I've had that on random videos. I didn't have that problem this time. I think it's a youtube bug

[@joeh4796]

I had no issues hearing the video.

[@debbr2304]

I didn't have a problem, I'm listening with my earbuds in my noisy car.

[@raincloud8197]

Closed captioning often helps.

[@patriciaoquendo1602]

Put the baby down 😢

[@IamReallySanta]

More Chloe please. She’s my dream girl. Don’t tell Mrs Claus