These budget-friendly and delicious Thanksgiving side dishes are perfect for passing around the dinner table without breaking the bank.
After all, it can take a village to feed a village.
Show off your cooking prowess with dishes that will taste and feel rich and satisfying without breaking the bank.
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Rutabagas are sweeter, and when cooked, they have a creamier consistency than their turnip cousins."
You want them to be bite-sized: not too large or too small.
I find that 1/2-inch cubes work the best."
Elise Bauer
Creamed Corn
Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas
Creamed corn is as expected as mashed potatoes at my Thanksgiving table.
Use frozen corn and puree some to give it a creamier texture.
This side dish comes together for less than $10 and serves four.
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Chipotle Pumpkin Soup
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer
Tired of the same-old, same-old pumpkin spices?
Instead of crema or creme fraiche, swirl in less expensive, more accessible sour cream.
This is a simply side dish that calls for affordable ingredients you may already have around.
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Channel harvest season vibes with this fantastic medley of flavorssweet butternut, salty bacon, and nutty brown butter.
Save money by using a whole butternut squash instead of store-prepped cubes.
If you have access to a farmers market, look for sprouts that are sold on the stalk."
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer
Buy whats available, in season, and on sale.
Mix up the colors of your selection to channel falls jewel tones.
Apple and Sweet Potato Matzo Bake
Simply Recipes / Coco Morante
Who says matzos only for Passover?
Elise Bauer
This fall-flavored casserole looks as dramatic as it is economical and easy to make.
No one needs to know it only took 15 minutes to assemble.
Fuji apples hold up best for baking.
Simply Recipes / Alexandra Shytsman
Heres another delicious take: roast whole or halved Brussels sprouts until crisp with just olive oil and salt.
Cool to room temperature, toss with the dressing, and top with the breadcrumbs."
Use store-bought pie crust to save you from buying flour, butter, and sour cream.
Eliezer Martinez
Plus, most come in a two-pack, so double the recipe to serve eight.
Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
Simply Recipes / Lisa Lin
Fluffy mashed potatoes are a must at any Thanksgiving celebration.
Make it in a slow cooker, which helps keep it warm too.
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Plus, look out for the hack that keeps this low-cost, high-yield dish from turning beige.
This traditional Irish dish does exactly that.
Plus, cabbage keeps things thrifty.
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer
Turnip Gratin
If potatoes feel too predictable to you, turn it up with turnips!
This peppery tuber is another affordable and satisfying starchy root.
Double the recipe for a larger group, and add parsnips for extra sweetness.
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer
Cheesy Baked Cauliflower
Two types of cheese make for a cheese sauce with an irresistible melt.
Choose one sharp and one mild cheese that melts well for the best taste.
The morsels of breadcrumbs give just a little much-needed crunch to the green beans."
Simply Recipes / Coco Morante
(I tested both ways with similar results.)"
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