Planning to host Thanksgiving in your
apartment home this year? You’ll need delicious side dishes to complement the main
dish. The recipes we share here are flavorful and sure to be
crowd-pleasers. Take a look at our favorite side dishes to start planning the
menu for the big day:
Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes are a Thanksgiving staple, and
cream cheese adds rich flavor and
creaminess to this classic dish. Like traditional mashed potatoes, you’ll need
about three pounds of russet potatoes, butter, milk, and salt and pepper with
the addition of an 8-ounce block of softened cream cheese. After boiling the
peeled and cubed potatoes until soft, you’ll add the cream cheese and combine
with a potato masher. In a saucepan over medium heat, mix the butter and milk
until well-combined. Then, pour the mixture over the potatoes and stir. Season
with salt, pepper, and chives as desired.
Cheesy Brussels Sprouts Bake
Looking for a delicious way to add veggies to
the table? This cheesy Brussels sprouts bake is
the perfect solution. You’ll begin by cooking five slices of bacon over medium
heat in an oven-safe skillet until crispy. Drain onto a paper towel, then chop
and set aside. Melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat, and cook
seasoned shallots and Brussels sprouts until tender. Remove the pan from heat
and drizzle with heavy cream, then add the cheeses and bacon. Finally, pop the
skillet into the oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit and bake until the cheese is
golden and bubbly.
Lemon-Maple Squash
This lemon-maple squash recipe is
simple yet satisfying. You’ll need four pounds of seeded butternut squash
sliced into thick wedges, then place them cut-side up in a baking dish. Next,
create a glaze with ⅓ cup of maple syrup, ⅓ cup water, the juice and zest of
one lemon, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour the
mixture over the squash and add four dollops of butter. Bake at 350 degrees
Fahrenheit for 20 minutes and flip the squash. Allow to bake for another 25
minutes, basting halfway through.
Cheesy Mushroom and Broccoli Casserole
Casseroles are a quick and easy side dish
option that most guests enjoy. This savory cheesy mushroom and broccoli casserole
is packed with veggies and a generous serving of cheddar and Monterey cheeses.
First, butter the casserole dish and melt three tablespoons of butter in a
large pot. Add flour to make a roux, then add in mushrooms, onion, garlic,
garlic powder, cayenne pepper, heavy cream, and chicken stock. Next, pour in
the broccoli and rice and season with salt and pepper. Pour the mixture into
the baking dish and cover with cheese, then bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit
until the cheese is golden (about 20 minutes).
Thanksgiving is the perfect opportunity to wow
your guests with a show-stopping new side dish recipe. If you love to cook and
you’re on the search for a new apartment home, contact us for a tour of our
beautiful community. Each of our floor plans features a spacious kitchen so
preparing meals will be a joy. We’re even home to a community garden so you can
grow and harvest your own veggies. Interested in learning more about
availability? Please contact our leasing team.