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[AKLRULZ]

Okay, we're headed up to my MIL's for Thanksgiving this year and we want to make something unique for a side dish. Thought it would be fun to get a thread going with the recipes for our favorite Thanksgiving dinner sides.

Anyone got a particular favorite they would like to share?!?

[waterbug62]

My family always has a most delicious sweet potato casserole...so yummy it's almost dessert! I'm not a huge fan of sweet potatoes but this is one fabulous dish.

Grandma's Sweet Potato Casserole

3 cups sweet potatoes (I use canned)--mashed
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 stick butter
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 t. salt
2 eggs
1 t. vanilla

Mix all together. Put in a buttered 1-1/2 qt. casserole dish.

Topping:
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 c. flour
1/4 c. butter, softened
1 c. pecans (chopped)
1 c. coconut (can omit if your family doesn't like coconut)

Mix topping together (should be crumbly). Sprinkle on top of other mixture. Bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees. YUMMY

[Dumbo]

That sounds yummy. It reminds me of the sweet potato casserole I had in October at Cracker Barrel.

[Shell_of_the_South]

If I don't bring this dish, I am not allowed in the door at Thanksgiving!

HASH BROWN CASSEROLE (or just potato casserole as my kids call it)

1 bag frozen hash brown potatos
1 1/2 sticks butter
8 oz. sour cream
1 can cream mushroom soup
3 cups shredded mozarella cheese
1 cup crushed corn flakes

Melt 1 stick butter, add sour cream, soup, and cheese. Add potatoes and combine. Transfer mixture to casserole dish. Melt 1/2 stick butter, mix with corn flakes. Top casserole with corn flake mixture. Bake uncovered at 375 degrees till bubbly, at least 30 minutes, maybe more.

[waterbug62]

Hi Michelle!

I've tried that recipe and it is GREAT! I forgot about it. Thanks for reminding me. I may have to make it sometime soon.

Sallie

[Sher'ee]

we love to have the broccoli rice casserole for a side dish at Thanksgiving:

Broccoli Rice Casserole

1/2 stick margarine
1 medium chopped onion
1 pkg chopped broccoli, thawed
1 can Cream of Mushroom soup
1 small jar Cheez Whiz
1 cup raw rice, cooked

Melt oleo in skillet; Add chopped onion and saute until clear; add broccoli; stir thoroughly. Add soup, stir and simmer several minutes, add Cheez Whiz, mix and simmer a few minutes. Add rice, stir and simmer. If mixture is too dry, add a small amount of water. Put in a greased casserole dish. Bake at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes, till hot and bubbly.

I have also substituted Velveeta cheese in this, but the Cheez Whiz is the best.

[Diz]

My mom wouldn't serve a turkey without homemade baked beans. So I follow suit.

1 12-16oz pkg navy beans
1 bottle 28 oz Heinz Ketchup
1 cup Molasses
3 cups brown sugar
Boneless Pork
1 cup maple syrup

Night before:
Boil beans for 2-3 hours. Let soak overnight.

In morning:
Drain and wash beans.
Add 1 bottle of Ketchup
1 cup molasses
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup maple syrup
Cut boneless pork into small strips and add to beans

Bake at 350 for 3 hours...around the 3 hour mark, taste and if you would like them sweeter add the last cup of brown sugar. Bake 1 more hour.

They are delicious!

[AKLRULZ]

These all sound good [img]graemlins/yuma.gif[/img] - thanks for posting.

[maggieworkman]

I saw this on Food Network the other day and thought I might try it for Thanksgiving. It was on the Thirsty Traveler.

Bourbon Sweet Potatoes

6 sweet potatoes, boiled until fork tender and peeled
1/2 cup fine aged Kentucky bourbon whiskey
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 cup sugar
2 Tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon grated cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix all of the ingredients with an electric mixture at a medium speed until smooth. Pour all of the ingredients into a well oiled baking dish. Bake, lightly covered with foil, for 45 minutes.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Funny, I thought I remembered from the show that they put some cream in there. Oh well, this is what they posted on their website.

Maggie

[Shell_of_the_South]

Does anybody out there make homemade cornbread dressing? I'd love to hear what you put in it!

[AliciaG]

Originally posted by MichelleC:
Does anybody out there make homemade cornbread dressing? I'd love to hear what you put in it!

<font size="2" face="Comic Sans MS, Arial">This is absolutely the best cornbread dressing recipe! I was able to finally get the recipe from my MIL last year, since FIL was in the hospital over Thanksgiving.

Cornbread Dressing

1 Pan of cornbread crumbled
4 Day old bisquits
1/2 pkg. Pepperidge Farms stuffing mix
1/2 cup celery sauteed
2 lg. onions sauteed
Mix Well

Add
4-5 cans of chicken broth
2 tsp. poultry seasoning
3/4 tsp. sage
black pepper to taste
1 stick melted butter

Stir Well
Bake 350-375 for approx. 1 hr.

[AliciaG]

A got this recipe from our local noon news/talk show. A lady was on from the UT Agricultural Service and prepared this. I'm going to make it to try on Thanksgiving. It just sounds different , but good. Kinda reminded me of something you might try at Boma. I'll let you know how it turns out. I'm gonna make it with the pumpkin.

Arabian Squash Casserole

4 c. cooked squash or pumpkin, either mashed or pureed
1 Tbsp. of olive oil
1 1/2 c. chopped onion
1 tsp. salt
2 sm. bell peppers, minced
4-5 cloves of garlic, minced
black pepper and cayenne pepper to taste
1/2 firm plain yogurt (drain thru cheese cloth) to remove excess moisture
1 c. crumbled feta cheese
1/4 toasted minced walnuts

Directions: Preheat oven to 375. Place squash in large bowl and set aside. Heat oil in skillet and add onion. Saute over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Add salt and bell peppers. Saute about 5 more minutes. Add garlic, black pepper, and cayenne and saute a few minutes more. Remove from heat and add to squash, along with the yogurt and feta. Mix well and spread into an ungreased 9-inch square baking pan. Sprinkle top with minced walnuts. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.

[Shell_of_the_South]

Alicia, thanks for the recipes!

[Teddysmom]

This is absolutely the best cornbread dressing recipe!

<font size="2" face="Comic Sans MS, Arial">So funny, I came to post my recipe and am going to try yours instead Alicia. I hope it is the best. I love the idea of the biscuits. Can't wait!

Michele

[Shell_of_the_South]

Originally posted by Teddysmom:
So funny, I came to post my recipe and am going to try yours instead Alicia. I hope it is the best. I love the idea of the biscuits. Can't wait!

<font size="2" face="Comic Sans MS, Arial">Oh, share it with us anyway!