THANKSGIVING
THANKSGIVING DINNER IDEAS
Looking for some new additions to your Thanksgiving dinner? You came to right place! These are some of my personal favorites.
By Haylee Batdorf
November 17, 2023
GARLIC CREAM MASHED POTATOES
INGREDIENTS
3-4 Lbs. of Russet Potatoes
1 -2 Tbsp of Minced Garlic
1/2 Cup of Butter
1 Cup of Warm Heavy Cream (or Half and Half)
1 and 1/2 to 2 Tbsp of Fresh Parsley (finely chopped)
1 and 1/2 tsp of Salt
INSTRUCTIONS
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and add in 1/2 tsp of salt.
Peel and chop all potatoes and add into boiling water.
Boil potatoes until they are tender and soft.
Strain potatoes and transfer to a mixing bowl.
Using a hand mixer, beat potatoes until crumbly.
Add in minced garlic, butter, warm cream, the remaining salt, and fresh parsley.
Beat with a hand mixer until creamy.
Transfer to a serving bowl.
Garnish with fresh parsley, and enjoy!
HOMEMADE TURKEY SEASONING
INGREDIENTS
2 Tbsp of Salt
1 Tbsp of Brown Sugar
2 Tsp of Garlic Powder
1 Tsp of Cracked Black Peppercorns
1 Tsp of Onion Powder
1 Tsp of Oregano
1 Tsp of Sage
1 Tsp of Paprika
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine all of the seasonings in a bowl and rub all over your turkey.
Bake as usual!
Store ingredients in a sealed container.
BAKED WHITE CHEDDAR MAC + CHEESE
INGREDIENTS
8 oz of Pasta Noodles (your choice)
2 and 1/2 Cups of Shredded White Cheddar Cheese
3 Tbsp of Butter
1 Tsp of Cracked Black Peppercorns
2 and 1/2 Tbsp of Flour
2 Cups of Milk
1/2 Cup of Chopped Bacon (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
Pre-Heat Oven to 400*
Bring a pot of water to a boil, and add in pasta noodles. Boil until cooked thoroughly.
As the noodles are cooking, use a saucepan to melt the butter, and mix in the flour and cracked black pepper. Mix until it becomes a smooth and thicker consistency.
Pour in your milk, and stir continuously for several minutes.
Once combined, remove the saucepan from the heat, and mix in the 2 and 1/2 cups of shredded white cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup of chopped bacon (optional).
Drain your pasta noodles, and add them to your cheese mixture.
Grease a baking dish (9x9) and add in mac + cheese.
Sprinkle a little more cheese over the top, and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until golden.
Remove from the oven, and serve!
STRAWBERRY BUTTER
INGREDIENTS
1 Cup of Butter (softened)
6-8 Large Strawberries (stems removed)
3/4 Cup of Powdered Sugar
INSTRUCTIONS
Slice strawberries into halves.
In a food processor, add in strawberries, and run the processor until the strawberries are a smooth puree.
In a stand mixer, add in softened butter, strawberry puree and powdered sugar.
Whip until all the ingredients are well combined.
Chill in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours.
Serve in a small dish paired alongside dinner rolls or sliced baguette.