7 last-minute sides and treats that will impress your Turkey Day guests

Haven’t found that perfect recipe for Thanksgiving yet? Look, we’re not here to judge. You came to the right place.

We’ve rounded up a few recipes from our favorite recipe food on Instagram to get you through crunch time. One of these sides or desserts is sure to please your crowd. And if these images are any indication, you know they’ll turn out Insta-worthy, too.

You know what to do—double tap these images to save the recipes for your biggest cooking day of the year.

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1. Apple-Herb Stuffing from Smitten Kitchen

This sweet and savory side should only take an hour or so to throw together, with most of that spent in the oven. A low-effort, high-reward dish.

Recording a radio show (update: NPR’s All Things Considered in the 4-5pm hour today) this morning and I want to hear all of your opinions, popular and other, about Thanksgiving stuffing/dressing. What does everyone get wrong/right? What ingredients are unacceptable, which are mandatory? I’ll go first: I’d choose it over turkey. I think it deserves a year-round, any-meal place at your table. [Link to Apple-Herb Stuffing For All Seasons on smittenkitchen.com in profile]

A post shared by smitten kitchen (@smittenkitchen) on Nov 21, 2017 at 6:48am PST

2. Cinnamon Streusel Swirled Maple Sweet Potato Casserole from Half Baked Harvest

For a departure from the same old candied yams, try this decadent bake.

Cinnamon. Streusel. Swirled. Maple. Sweet. Potato. Casserole. The BEST. If you love any form of sweet potato casserole, and you love cinnamon, you clearly need to make this recipe for your Thanksgiving (or Friendsgiving!) You do ? Recipe is on the blog today. #feedfeed #foodandwine #f52grams #buzzfeast #thanksgiving

A post shared by Tieghan (@halfbakedharvest) on Nov 13, 2017 at 10:07am PST

3. Baked Squash Mac & Cheese with Sage Breadcrumbs from The Original Dish

Don’t let the name freak you out—the squash is for presentation, and optional, so you don’t have to worry about your relatives fighting you for messing with the sanctity of mac and cheese. This is just straight-up great cheesy goodness.

This baked squash mac & cheese needs to make it to your Thanksgiving table! It’s loaded with sharp cheddar, fontina, plenty of herbs, salty prosciutto, and then topped with more cheese + sage breadcrumbs and baked until bubbling. The roasted squash bowls make it extra festive, or you can just serve it in a cast-iron skillet✨? (recipe link in profile)

A post shared by Kayla (@theoriginaldish) on Nov 18, 2017 at 12:04pm PST

4. The Best Mashed Potatoes Recipe from Brown Eyed Baker

I trust Brown Eyed Baker’s recipes with my life. I would follow her into Mordor. So trust that this really will be the best mashed potatoes recipe.

These are seriously perfect mashed potatoes! ?? A super simple technique makes all the difference – get wonderfully creamy mashed potatoes each and every time. My entire family’s favorite!! ?⠀ .⠀ ?? Tap @thebrowneyedbaker for recipe link! ❤️⠀ .⠀ #f52grams #fwx #buzzfeast #eeeeeats #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #foodblogfeed #foodandwine #beautifulcuisines #bhgfood #marthafood #rslove #thekitchn #bareaders #huffposttaste #lifeandthyme #forkyeah #todayfood #yahoofood #foodforthought #gloobyfood #foodblogeats #eatingfortheinsta #eattheworld #recipe #instayum #onthetable #eater #mashedpotatoes #potatoes #thanksgivingdinner

A post shared by Michelle ?? Brown Eyed Baker (@thebrowneyedbaker) on Nov 7, 2017 at 5:31pm PST

5. Vegan Wild Rice and Cornbread Stuffing from Brooklyn Supper

For tables in need of different dietary options, try this vegan-friendly stuffing.

Vegetarian #thanksgiving side inspiration and a #vegan, #glutenfree cornbread + wild rice stuffing, up now on BkS. (My secret for flavorful vegetarian Thanksgiving dishes is a super rich homemade vegetable broth.) #mirassou #sponsored

A post shared by Elizabeth Stark (@brooklynsupper) on Nov 21, 2017 at 4:52am PST

6. Classic Apple Pie by Elleventy

If you have a little extra time and patience on your hands, try a simple apple pie with a decorative crust like this one. Just be prepared to babysit it in the oven to ensure the edges don’t burn.

Braids, roses and leaves. ? ? Starting the week off right with pie. For those asking, my go-to pie recipe is now on the @revol_usa website and also linked in my bio. Happy baking!

A post shared by samantha (@elleventy) on Nov 20, 2017 at 9:10am PST

7. Apple, Kale, and Pomegranate Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette from My Diary of Us

Bonus points for a local recipe blogger. BR’s own Leigh Ann Chatagnier brings us this easy and delightful fall salad for some refreshing green in your heavy Turkey Day spread.

Because in the midst of sweet potato casserole and stuffing and mashed potatoes and pie…you might want a little green, I whipped up an Apple, Kale, and Pomegrante Salad with Spiced Apple Cider Vinaigrette on the blog today and oh yeah ?it’s toddler approved.? #truth ??✨(Get the recipe by clicking the link in my profile!) . . . . #thisisfall #thanksgiving #kaleyeah #glutenfree #healthyfood

A post shared by Leigh Ann • Food & Family (@mydiaryofus) on Nov 13, 2017 at 4:51am PST

Still haven’t found what you’re looking for? Try Bon Appetit‘s 27 Best Thanksgiving Recipes.