1Potatoes Au Gratin
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
Cheesy, creamy, and perfectly decadent, potatoes au gratin is the side dish we turn to for practically every holiday. Thinly sliced potatoes are baked with a creamy garlic mixture and cheese topping until golden and bubbling. It’s the perfect easy but impressive side dish to wow at your Christmas dinner, or for an extra special date night.
Get the Potatoes Au Gratin recipe.
2Croissant Stuffing
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE
Would Grandma really be all that upset if you tried a new stuffing this holiday? Her cornbread stuffing is undoubtedly delicious and nostalgic, but what if we switched it up a bit this year and tried something new? Enter: flaky, savory-sweet croissant stuffing.
Get the Croissant Stuffing recipe.
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3Million-Dollar Mac & Cheese
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: SAM SENEVIRATNE
What do you get when you take mac & cheese on a shopping spree to the fanciest cheese shop you know and shower it with gold leaf? Million-dollar mac. Showcasing a trifecta of bougie (and delicious) cheeses and a crispy crunchy panko topping, this irresistible comfort food in a casserole will take center stage on any table it hits.
Get the Million-Dollar Mac & Cheese recipe.
4Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: SAM SENEVIRATNE
If you like the idea of a savory breakfast strata or crave scallion cream cheese and toasted everything bagels, then this will make a lot of sense. All you need to do is pop a fresh can of crescent rolls, stuff with scallion cream cheese, and roll. Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning and bake to create a frittata-style, savory egg custard. It will fit perfectly on the center of any breakfast table.
Get the Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole recipe.
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5Stuffed Shells
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS
Imagine lasagna being turned inside out to form cute pockets stuffed with creamy, garlicky ricotta and cream cheese, which are then slathered in tomato sauce for an impressive dinner with friends or family. That’s the beauty of stuffed shells.
Get the Stuffed Shells recipe.
6Loaded Green Bean Casserole
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
Wave goodbye to that can of cream of mushroom soup and meet your new favorite green bean casserole! It’s got bacon, chives, and SO much cheese. If you’ve got vegetarian company, feel free to leave the bacon out—it’s got plenty of cheese to make up for it. 😏
Get the Loaded Green Bean Casserole recipe.
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7Creamed Brussels Sprouts
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON
We’ll take Brussels any which way, but we also love giving them the traditional holiday treatment—with plenty of butter, cream, and cheese. This method upgrades even the most humble vegetables while still allowing them to be the star of the show—even skeptics will be asking for seconds.
Get the Creamed Brussels Sprouts recipe.
8Crockpot Sweet Potato Casserole
PHOTO: LINDA PUGLIESE; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
In our book, sweet potato casserole is an absolute must on every holiday table. We’ll also take any chance we get to free up some oven space on the busy day, so if you’re feeling the stress, take some of the work off your plate by using the Crockpot to make this classic side. This slow-cooker version is every bit as delicious as the one you make in the oven, with way less work required.
Get the Crockpot Sweet Potato Casserole recipe.
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9Gnocchi Green Bean Casserole
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE10Sweet Potato Gratin
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
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11Cranberry Bread Pudding
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: JASON SCHREIBER
With bright pops of cranberries, almond- and clove-scented custard, and a sweet orange icing, this bread pudding is impressive enough to serve for dessert at a dinner party, and not to sweet to serve as breakfast. It’s also a cinch to whip up and is sure to please your Christmas crowd.
Get the Cranberry Bread Pudding recipe.
12Funeral Potatoes
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER
The story goes that these bubbling beauties were named so after becoming a traditional comfort food for post-funeral gatherings. While we can get behind that—they are basically comfort in a pan—we prefer to eat them on happier occasions too, especially holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Get the Funeral Potatoes recipe.
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PHOTO: LINDA PUGLIESE; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE14Pierogi Casserole
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON
Looking for a comforting yet innovative dish to impress your guests or family, without too much work on your part? This easy-to-make casserole takes frozen potato pierogi to the next level with layers of spinach, sausage, and cheese that will leave everyone asking for the recipe. Whether you’re making weeknight dinner or attending a potluck, you can change this up with whatever ingredients you know your friends and family will love.
Get the Pierogi Casserole recipe.
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15Crème Brûlée French Toast
PHOTO: MURRAY HALL; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER
This crème brûlée French toast is done casserole-style, with 8 to 10 slices of bread snuggled together in a 13″ x 9″ pan. Everyone gets a serving, no worries there! The custard mixture, inspired by our own take on crème brûlée, is made with rich egg yolks, cream, and granulated sugar. Allowing the bread to soak will lead to a softer creamier pudding-like interior which, along with the burnt, crackly golden sugar crusted top, puts this breakfast over the top.
Get the Crème Brûlée French Toast recipe.
16Shepherd’s Pie
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAM
In England, the birthplace of this hearty dish, shepherd’s pie is most often made with a ground lamb filling. In the States, it’s more common to use ground beef. Both are delicious, so use whichever you prefer.
Get the Shepherd’s Pie recipe.
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PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
This is one side dish that will everyone freak out about (and run for seconds). If you have vegetarian holiday guests, feel free to skip the bacon! We’re usually all about the smoky flavor, but for this dish, it’s all about the CHEESE.
Get the Cheesy Brussels Sprout Bake recipe.
18Gnocchi Stuffing
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON
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19Mashed Potato Casserole
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: Taylor Ann SPENCER20Breakfast Strata
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON
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