Get ahead of the game this year with these delicious, make-ahead sides.

Elizabeth Stark, Simply Recipes Contributor

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Elise Bauer, Simply Recipes Founder

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Overhead view of a dark blue baking dish of corn soufflé with a serving removed and a white bowl and spoon with a serving next to a drinking glass

Simply Recipes / Photo by Julia Gartland / Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne

But either way will work."

Elise

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Lisa Lin, Simply Recipes Contributor

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Cornbread Stuffing

Elizabeth Stark

If youd prefer to use one punch in, I recommend button or cremini."

Devan Grimsrud, Simply Recipes Contributor

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Either way, the procedure is exactly the same."

A bowl of mashed potatoes with butter melting in the center

Simply Recipes / Photo by Andrew Bui / Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne

Stephanie Ganz, Simply Recipes Contributor

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Sally Vargas, Simply Recipes Contributor

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Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee, Simply Recipes Contributor

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A bowl filled with cranberry relish

Elise Bauer

I add the apple when I add the cranberries.

It is less tart than regular cranberry sauce, but not too sweet.

It is a great balance."

A casserole dish with sweet potato casserole inside and a spoon scooping some out

Lisa Lin

Jennifer, Simply Recipes Reader

10. you’ve got the option to skip it if you want, though."

Coco Morante, Simply Recipes Contributor

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Green Bean Casserole from Scratch

“We don’t suggest swapping this cream sauce for canned cream sauce.

Casserole Dish of Vegan Mushroom Stuffing

Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

The casserole just isn’t as good!”

Megan Keno, Simply Recipes Contributor

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Elise

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Make Ahead Turkey Gravy

Sally Vargas

Summer Miller, Simply Recipes Contributor

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Sally

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I’m serving them on Christmas eve with Tourtiere.

Overhead view of kimchi stuffing in a casserole dish.

Alison Bickel

I use Grand Marnier and the flavor is great."

Debbie, Simply Recipes Reader

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Elise

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A bowl of cranberry sauce on a table with a spoon.

Simply Recipes / Annika Panikker

Mashed Potatoes in the Instant Pot in a bowl with chives

Coco Morante

Classic Green Bean Casserole made from scratch

Megan Keno

Wild Rice Cranberry Pecan Salad

Elise Bauer

A casserole dish of stuffing

Alison Bickel

Potatoes Au Gratin on a Plate with a Fork

Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

A bowl of brandied cranberries

Elise Bauer

Butternut squash and apple bake

Elise Bauer

Holiday Spiced Sweet Potatoes

Elise Bauer