Let's face it, in most homes the turkey isn't what everyone looks forward to. It might be the centerpiece in appearance, but when it comes to seconds and even thirds, most people are hitting the sides. So what sides are you going to be revisiting over and over on Thursday? Just a quick note about the turkey... I spatchcock and smoke mine so it's getting a lot more love.
Here are mine:
1) Sage and sausage stuffing. The edges are the best part IMHO so this year I'm maximizing those browned edges by cooking the stuffing in muffin pans. Douse it in smokey giblet gravy and then find you a hammock.
2) Sweet potato casserole with toasted pecan topping (no marshmallows for me). Is it a side or a dessert? Does it matter?
3) Green bean casserole. I make mine homemade with my own cream of mushroom soup and green beans cooked in a pot with chicken broth, onions, and bacon. Combine and top with homemade crispy onions.
4) Bacon bourbon pecan pie. What's there not to love about bacon and bourbon?
Happy Thanksgiving everyone and Go Dawgs!
Here are mine:
1) Sage and sausage stuffing. The edges are the best part IMHO so this year I'm maximizing those browned edges by cooking the stuffing in muffin pans. Douse it in smokey giblet gravy and then find you a hammock.
2) Sweet potato casserole with toasted pecan topping (no marshmallows for me). Is it a side or a dessert? Does it matter?
3) Green bean casserole. I make mine homemade with my own cream of mushroom soup and green beans cooked in a pot with chicken broth, onions, and bacon. Combine and top with homemade crispy onions.
4) Bacon bourbon pecan pie. What's there not to love about bacon and bourbon?
Happy Thanksgiving everyone and Go Dawgs!