Thanksgiving Day Recipes - Simple Food Dishes to Add to Your Dinner Menu

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When Thanksgiving time comes around, most people get very excited about getting together with their family and friends, enjoying each other's company, and of course eating delicious food. Having a big Thanksgiving dinner is a tradition in many families and the more food, the better.

You should begin to plan your Thanksgiving dinner well in advance and purchase the necessary ingredients ahead of time. Don't be afraid to try something new this year or add a couple of extra dishes to the menu. Here are a variety of Thanksgiving Day recipes for you to consider serving this Thanksgiving.

Sweet potatoes are a hit on Thanksgiving, so preparing a side dish is a wonderful idea. Here are a couple of Thanksgiving Day recipes using sweet potatoes for you to consider.

Sweet Potato Pie

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups sweet potatoes, mashed
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

    Topping:

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted

    Instructions:

  • Mix sweet potatoes, eggs, sugar, butter, milk, and vanilla in a large bowl.
  • Pour into 8 to 9 inch greased baking dish.
  • Mix together the topping ingredients and sprinkle evenly over the sweet potatoes.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for about 35 minutes.

    Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows

    Ingredients for this Thanksgiving Day recipe:

  • 2 large cans of sweet potatoes (they are usually already cut up)
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cup mini marshmallows

    Instructions:

  • In a baking dish, melt the butter, and then add the sweet potatoes.
  • Sprinkle the brown sugar on top and mix in with a spoon.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, then add the marshmallows on the top evenly and put back into the oven until melted.
  • Serve warm.

    Offering mashed potatoes on Thanksgiving is quite common. Here are several Thanksgiving Day recipes for you to consider serving this year.

    Garlic and Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

    Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 lbs red potatoes, unpeeled and quartered.
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

    Instructions:

  • Boil the potatoes until tender and drain the water.
  • Add the garlic powder, butter, milk, salt, cheese, and pepper to taste.
  • Mix with a mixer until potatoes are creamy and serve warm.

    Basil and Chives Potatoes

    Ingredients:

  • 3 pounds potatoes, cubed
  • Garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup chopped basil
  • 1/4 cup fresh chives
  • Salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions for this Thanksgiving Day recipe:

  • Boil the potatoes until tender and then drain the water.
  • Add the garlic powder, butter, milk, basil, chives, and salt and pepper and mix with a mixer until creamy.
  • Serve warm.

    Another favorite side dish at Thanksgiving is Green Bean Casserole. Try this delightful dish this Thanksgiving.

    Green Bean Casserole

    Ingredients:

  • 2 cans large green beans
  • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 10 oz. can of cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 can of French fried onion rings
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese

    Instructions:

  • Pour the green beans into a casserole dish; add the mushrooms, mushroom soup, and salt and pepper. Mix well.
  • Sprinkle the French fried onion rings on the top and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
  • Add the cheddar cheese on top and bake an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until melted.
  • Serve hot.

    Thanksgiving certainly is a special holiday and we hope these Thanksgiving Day recipes have given you inspiration to try something new this Thanksgiving for your dinner feast.

    Bon appetit!

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