Turkey side dish and serving ideas

Roast Turkey

Roast Turkey

Roast turkey is synonymous with the holidays. Whether that be Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter. In the USA more than 45 million roast turkeys are served during Thanksgiving alone.
 
This humble bird gets the ultimate glow up after being basted and slow-roasted for several hours. Like many foods that achieve cult-like status there are many differing opinions on how to prepare the perfect roast turkey. You can wet brine, dry brine or do no brine. Roast the turkey breast up, and more recently roasting it breast down is now said to be better. If roasting isn’t your thing and you don’t mind a little risk-taking you can try deep-frying your turkey. Some people swear by rubbing the turkey in butter and others prefer wrapping it in bacon.
No matter how you prepare it roast turkey is a versatile main that suits many sides. Mashed potatoes with stuffing or dressing are both classics. Sweet potato casserole topped with toasted marshmallows is an American favorite. For something new try a celery root puree, stuffed squash or mushroom pilaf.

Serve roast turkey with…

Something with Veggies

green bean casserole
roasted brussels sprouts
roasted root vegetables
asparagus
broccoli
peas
green beans
glazed carrots
roasted butternut squash
balsamic glazed brussels sprouts
roasted carrots
roasted acorn squash
stuffed squash
roasted cauliflower
green bean fries
creamed corn
corn
spaghetti squash
roasted pumpkin
turnips
braised leeks
bacon wrapped asparagus
roasted fennel
celery root purée
artichokes
braised cabbage & apples
baked tomato slices

Something Starchy

mashed potatoes
twice baked potatoes
sweet potato casserole
mashed sweet potatoes
roasted potatoes
cheddar biscuits
biscuits
sausage & herb stuffing
mushroom pilaf
mac’n’cheese
hasselback potatoes
honey roasted sweet potatoes
cornbread
funeral potatoes
quinoa
candied yams
potato gratin
dinner rolls
spoonbread
cornbread pudding
cous cous
crescent rolls
sweet potato fries
potato wedges

Just Salads

broccoli slaw
rocket salad
rice salad
fennel salad
garden salad

Something Saucy

cranberry sauce
jellied cranberries
gravy



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