Holiday Dinner Table Archives - Sugar Spun Run https://sugarspunrun.com/category/holiday-dinner-table/ Sweet, simple, and from-scratch dessert recipes Tue, 16 Dec 2025 22:09:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://sugarspunrun.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/favicon-no-bg-96x96.png Holiday Dinner Table Archives - Sugar Spun Run https://sugarspunrun.com/category/holiday-dinner-table/ 32 32 The Ultimate Loaded Hashbrown Casserole Recipe https://sugarspunrun.com/cheesy-hashbrown-casserole-recipe/ https://sugarspunrun.com/cheesy-hashbrown-casserole-recipe/#comments Tue, 16 Dec 2025 22:06:01 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=14876 A cheesy, loaded hashbrown casserole recipe made from scratch without canned soup or cream-of anything. Includes tips for making in advance and freezing--perfect for holidays or brunches!


Close-up view of a spoonful of loaded hash brown casserole made from-scratch.

You've probably had hashbrown casserole, but have you tried my loaded hashbrown casserole recipe? My version incorporates bacon, onions, and a few other flavorful add-ins to make this classic side dish even more ridiculously tasty.

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Garlic Bread Dinner Rolls https://sugarspunrun.com/garlic-bread-dinner-rolls/ https://sugarspunrun.com/garlic-bread-dinner-rolls/#comments Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:03:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=82574 Pillowy soft garlic bread dinner rolls are the perfect pairing for spaghetti or a holiday dinner! My recipe can be prepped and baked the same day or chilled overnight to bake the next day.


Overhead view of a pan of garlic bread dinner rolls.

A cross between garlic knots, breadsticks, and dinner rolls, these garlic bread dinner rolls are simply amazing! They are so flavorful with the *perfect* amount of buttery garlic notes (both in and on top of the rolls!). Enriching the dough gives them a pillowy and light texture with just the right kind of chew--you won't be able to eat just one!

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Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls https://sugarspunrun.com/sweet-potato-dinner-rolls/ https://sugarspunrun.com/sweet-potato-dinner-rolls/#comments Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:06:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=82253 Sweet potato dinner rolls are soft, pillowy, and slightly sweet. Perfect for Thanksgiving dinner or alongside any cold weather comfort food!


Pile of golden brown sweet potato dinner rolls topped with a garlic rosemary butter.

A fall twist on classic dinner rolls, these sweet potato dinner rolls are here just in time for Thanksgiving! They are pillowy soft, unique, yet familiar, and such a treat. Top with rosemary garlic butter to really impress your guests!

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New Year’s Eve Recipes https://sugarspunrun.com/new-years-eve-recipes/ https://sugarspunrun.com/new-years-eve-recipes/#respond Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=73573 A collection of sweet and savory New Year's Eve recipes to help you ring in the new year! I'm sharing 30+ New Year's Eve appetizers and desserts perfect for fancy parties or small gatherings.


New Years Eve Recipe Collage. Multiple Images of appetizers and dessert perfect for NYE.

New Year's Eve traditions vary around the world, but all have one common element: FOOD! Whether it's eating 12 grapes in Spanish cultures or black eyed peas in the American south, we all like to welcome the new year with full bellies. Today's collection of New Year's Eve recipes includes some traditional foods (like Millionaire's shortbread, a NYE treat in Scotland), but also fancier desserts and appetizers for more elegant celebrations.

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Garlic Mashed Potatoes https://sugarspunrun.com/garlic-mashed-potatoes/ https://sugarspunrun.com/garlic-mashed-potatoes/#comments Tue, 26 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=72542 My EASY garlic mashed potatoes are made with a garlic infused butter instead of roasted garlic (which can be time consuming and messy). So fast and flavorful!


Serving bowl of garlic mashed potatoes topped with melted butter and chives.

Love garlic in your mashed potatoes? Stirring in a clove or two works in a pinch, but if you want true garlic mashed potatoes, you need this recipe! These are so creamy, so flavorful, and so EASY with a fantastic garlic flavor, thanks to garlic-infused butter (no roasting needed!).

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Stuffing Recipe https://sugarspunrun.com/homemade-stuffing-recipe/ https://sugarspunrun.com/homemade-stuffing-recipe/#comments Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=72431 This classic stuffing recipe combines seasonal herbs (fresh or dried) with buttery bread cubes and chopped veggies. It's a traditional Thanksgiving side dish that's almost as famous as the turkey! Vegetarian and make-ahead friendly!


Overhead view of a casserole dish of stuffing topped with a bundle of fresh herbs.

While my sausage stuffing will always be my favorite stuffing recipe, I wanted to share this classic stuffing before Thanksgiving snuck up on us. This is a great option for vegetarians (if you use a vegetable broth) or for people who simply prefer to stick with the traditional version.

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Honey Wheat Rolls https://sugarspunrun.com/60-minute-honey-wheat-rolls/ https://sugarspunrun.com/60-minute-honey-wheat-rolls/#comments Tue, 19 Nov 2024 17:31:42 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=11668 These slightly sweetened honey wheat rolls are made with wholesome ingredients like real honey, rolled oats, and whole wheat flour. They would make a great addition to your Thanksgiving dinner table!


Overhead view of a pan of golden brown honey wheat rolls.

With Thanksgiving approaching next week (!?), I thought now would be the perfect time to share my new and improved honey wheat rolls with you! They are perfectly fluffy, chewy rolls that are lightly sweetened with honey and made more wholesome with whole wheat flour. We'll finish them off with an extra touch of honey and a sprinkle of oats for a pretty and polished look!

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Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole https://sugarspunrun.com/loaded-mashed-potato-casserole/ https://sugarspunrun.com/loaded-mashed-potato-casserole/#comments Mon, 18 Nov 2024 14:35:40 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=71849 Loaded mashed potato casserole transforms your favorite potatoes into a make-ahead friendly casserole! This version is perfectly cheesy with just the right amount of bacon and sour cream. Recipe includes a how-to video!


Dish of loaded mashed potato casserole with one serving missing.

Fans of my mashed potatoes will love this party-ready loaded mashed potato casserole! It's packed with all the classic add-ins like shredded cheese, bacon, sour cream, and chives. While it's tasty any time of year, we especially love it during the holidays since it can be prepped in advance and is easy to transport./p>]]> https://sugarspunrun.com/loaded-mashed-potato-casserole/feed/ 9 Creamed Corn https://sugarspunrun.com/creamed-corn-recipe/ https://sugarspunrun.com/creamed-corn-recipe/#comments Thu, 14 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=71427 My homemade creamed corn recipe tastes SO much better than the canned version. It's incredibly easy to make with either fresh or frozen corn. Recipe includes a how-to video!


Spoon scooping creamed corn out of a skillet.

One of my family's favorite side dishes, today's creamed corn recipe pairs sweet and crisp corn with a creamy sauce. It's quick to make and works well with either fresh or frozen corn.

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Green Bean Casserole https://sugarspunrun.com/green-bean-casserole/ https://sugarspunrun.com/green-bean-casserole/#comments Mon, 13 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=57015 This easy green bean casserole recipe can be made with fresh, frozen, or canned green beans. We'll skip the condensed soup and make our own for the best, most flavorful version you've ever had! Recipe includes a how-to video!


Green bean casserole being scooped out of a casserole dish with a gold spoon.

My green bean casserole recipe is like the classic version you grew up with, but better. Made with fresh green beans and a from-scratch mushroom base, my recipe is creamy and rich (but not too rich) with a crisp-crunchy French fried onion topping. It's incredibly satisfying and one of my favorite thanksgiving side dishes!

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