Vegetarians for Thanksgiving.

Whenever I host Thanksgiving dinner, I make sure that there are plenty of genuinely interesting and flavorful dishes available for those who eschew meat… or perhaps just don’t like turkey. (Count me among the latter.) This saves them from surviving on a surplus dose of mashed potatoes and peas. I like to include dishes that feel special and can easily stand alone as a veggie main course.

One of my favorite dishes is this White and Sweet Potato Gratin. Sure, it can be a side dish, but it’s also special enough to sate any vegetarian at the Thanksgiving table. Over the years, we’ve noticed that everyone goesback for seconds, even thirds, of this dish—more than for any other. A couple of dishes like this on your table and everyone has an enjoyable meal. Some other vegetarian favorites are my Deconstructed Green Bean Casserole (minus the pancetta), Autumn Salad, and Cauliflower, Tomato and Chèvre Gratin

~ David 

8 Comments

  1. Mimi Rippee

    November 23, 2024 at 6:27 am

    I love this! Gruyère just belongs with potatoes of all kinds. I could just eat the gratin for dinner.

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    • David Scott Allen

      November 23, 2024 at 6:40 am

      Agreed! It is a perfect combination. (In doing the final testing for this — meaning writing up the instructions — Mark and I did have this for dinner one night!)

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  2. Carolyne

    November 23, 2024 at 7:36 am

    That is one delicious side dish for Thanksgiving turkey. But it would be great with so many other things, it’s on my list to make.

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  3. Babs

    November 23, 2024 at 7:38 am

    I call these Crack Potatoes. They’re that addictive. Believe me.

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  4. Jeff the Chef

    November 23, 2024 at 7:39 am

    I’m fine with turkey, but this would be the star of the meal for me!

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  5. Barb

    November 23, 2024 at 7:43 am

    Beautiful gratin, and with heavy cream and Gruyère they have to be delicious! I’m sure you and Mark will have a wonderful, delicious Thanksgiving!

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  6. Mad Dog

    November 23, 2024 at 7:57 am

    That looks incredible – such beautiful colours!

    Reply
  7. angiesrecipes

    November 23, 2024 at 8:08 am

    A perfect side dish and I am a huge fan of gratin :-))

    Reply

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