Hi friend!
I have 4 side dishes you are going to want to make for your holiday meal. These recipes make an 8×8 pan size and feed 4-6, but if you are cooking for a crowd these recipes can be doubled to a 9x 13 sized pan that feeds 8-10 people . The recipes are listed below.
Sweet Potato Souffle (Sweet Potato Casserole)
Ingredients
- For the casserole:
- 1 40 oz can of Sweet Potatoes drained
- 2 eggs
- 1 t Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 1/4 c Butter
- 1/2 c Milk
- 3/4 c Brown Sugar only use half of it for the casserole save the other half for the crumble on top
- For the brown sugar topping
- 1/4 c Melted Butter
- 1/2 c Pecans
- The remaining Brown Sugar
Instructions
- Combine all the casserole ingredients, mashing the sweet potatoes as you stir.
- Once you have all of your casserole ingredients combined add to a greased casserole dish.
- Combine the remaining butter, pecans and brown sugar and crumble on top of sweet potato mixture
- Bake at 350 for 40 minutes
- Optional add on- Mini Marshmallows. Add marshmallows to the top once the casserole has baked completely and place it under the broiler 2-3 minutes-watch it closely so it doesn’t burn
Cornbread Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 box of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
- 3 Eggs
- 3 c Chicken Broth
- 1 Celery Stalk diced
- 1/2 Onion diced
- *optional add ins 1/2 t Rubbed Sage 1/2 t Poultry Seasoning
Instructions
- Make the cornbread according to the packages directions
- Once the cornbread has cooled crumble.
- Combine all remaining ingredients and place in to a greased casserole dish.
- Bake at 400 for 45 minutes
Stove Top Green Beans
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh Green Beans
- 1/4 c diced onion
- 2 pieces of Bacon
- 1 c Chicken Broth
- 2 Cups Water
Instructions
- Cook your bacon until it is almost done and then cook the onions in the bacon grease
- Once the Onions are translucent add in your green beans, chicken broth and water
- Boil for 20 minutes until the green beans are fork tender.
Macaroni and Cheese
This three cheese macaroni and cheese comes together so simply. It can be just a stovetop mac and cheese or top with extra cheese and baked for a yummy baked mac and cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 c Elbow Noodles cooked and drained
- 3 c Cheese I used Extra Sharp Cheddar, Mild Cheddar and Mozzarella
- 1/4 c Butter
- 1/4 c Flour
- 2 C Milk
- 1/2 t Salt
- 1/2 t Pepper
- 1/4 t Dry Mustard
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat then add the seasonings.
- Add flour and stir until smooth, continuously stirring for a minute
- Add milk and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly
- Once milk has thicken add 2 cups of cheese and melt the cheese into the sauce
- Once your sauce has finished toss in your cooked macaroni noodles
- Place into a casserole dish top with the remaining cheese
- Bake at 350 for 20 minutes
I hope you try these recipes friend! That Sweet Potato Souffle may make your family sing! LOL
Have a wonderful Holiday! This Thanksgiving I am thankful for YOU!
