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  • Leftover Turkey Stuffing Crescent Roll Appetizers

    Leftover Turkey Stuffing Crescent Roll Appetizers

    Leftover Turkey Crescent Rolls – Make an easy recipe for crescent roll appetizers, filled with leftover turkey, stuffing, and cheese! Simple and delicious finger foods for holiday parties!

    leftover turkey stuffing crescent rolls with green onions on a white plate, easy party appetizers

    Every Thanksgiving we buy a turkey to cook on Black Friday or over the weekend. Even though we usually enjoy dinner with family on Thanksgiving Day, we always plan to make our own too, along with turkey gravy and all the fixin’s.

    It’s sorta become a family tradition. Of course, we have a ton of leftovers afterward, so leftover turkey sandwiches on homemade dinner rolls, cheesy turkey noodle casserole,  and turkey enchilada casserole are a given for the next day or two.

    One year instead of ordinary sandwiches, we tried something new. We stuffed crescent rolls with leftover turkey, stuffing, and cheese, creating the most delicious crescent roll appetizers ever.

    leftover turkey stuffing crescent roll sliced in half with turkey, stuffing, and green onions

    Turns out, these little Thanksgiving appetizers are the perfect finger foods to serve at holiday parties or even just lunch with the kids.

    WHERE CAN I FIND THE RECIPE FOR LEFTOVER TURKEY CRESCENT ROLL APPETIZERS?

    If you’d rather skip all of my cooking tips, important cooking info for this recipe, and similar recipe ideas – and get straight to the scrumptious leftover turkey crescent rolls recipe – just scroll down to the bottom, where you’ll find a printable recipe card.

    DO I HAVE TO USE LEFTOVER TURKEY?

    Nope, the great thing about these stuffed crescent rolls is you can make them with roasted turkey, chicken, or even make leftover ham crescent rolls!

    You can also use sausage and make something similar to my favorite maple sausage stuffed pastry bites, only with crescent roll dough instead of puff pastry.

    baked leftover turkey crescent rolls with green onions on a cookie sheet

    They’re a fantastic way to use up leftover ham from Christmas and Easter.

    DOES IT MATTER WHICH CHEESE I USE?

    Ok, so cheese is really up to the individual because cheese is such a personal choice. At least, that’s how I look at it anyway.

    I’ve been a lover of cheese since I was a kid, sneaking pieces of American cheese out of the fridge when Mom wasn’t looking. In fact, I’d have much rather had a slice of cheese over a cookie any day… Unless they were chocolate chip cookies, of course.

    leftover turkey, stuffing, American cheese, and green onions being stuffed into a crescent roll for Thanksgiving appetizers

    But no, you can use just about any cheese you want with these. A few suggestions might be…

    • Good old American Cheese
    • Extra Sharp Cheddar
    • Smoked Cheddar – One of my favorites.
    • Speaking of smoked, smoked Gouda would be fabulous, as would smoked Swiss or smoked Gruyére.
    • Pepper Jack
    leftover turkey stuffing crescent roll appetizers with Pepper Jack cheese

    Really, your options are limitless. Pick a cheese, any cheese, and you’ll have the most delicious appetizers ever.

    TIPS FOR HOW TO MAKE LEFTOVER TURKEY STUFFING CRESCENT ROLL APPETIZERS

    The first step for making these easy party appetizers is to gather your ingredients. You’ll need canned crescent rolls (or you can make homemade crescent rolls), leftover turkey, stuffing, your choice of cheese, and green onions.

    easy crescent roll appetizers with leftover turkey, cheese, and turkey stuffing on white plate with green onions

    When I first made these, I used American cheese, but anymore I’d rather use cheddar or pepper jack.

    leftover turkey and stuffing with cheddar cheese on crescent roll dough

    Take each piece of crescent roll dough, and add a quarter slice of cheese, a bite of turkey stuffing, and a small pile of leftover turkey.

    leftover turkey stuffing crescent roll dough with shredded cheddar cheese

    Another additional ingredient idea is leftover cranberry sauce. You can add just a tiny dollop of cranberry sauce on top of the turkey for a li’l sweet and salty flavor.

    Roll each crescent up, per the instructions on the can. They’ll probably be a bit bulky and might not be quite as pretty as they  normally would, but that’s ok; they’ll still taste amazing.

    baked leftover turkey crescent rolls on OXO cookie sheet

    Finally, pop them in the oven and bake as usual, per the instructions on the can. When you take them out of the oven, they’re best eaten while warm.

    delicious party appetizers made with leftover turkey, stuffing, cheese, and crescent rolls, on a white plate

    Mmmm…. Happy Thanksgiving Leftovers Season!

    leftover turkey stuffing crescent roll appetizers on an ivory plate with cookie sheet behind

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    sliced leftover turkey crescent rolls on white plate

    KITCHEN TOOLS YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE THIS CRESCENT ROLL RECIPE

    Cookie Sheet – This is by far my favorite cookie sheet; I use it for so many things.

    Cheese Slicer

    Rustic Appetizer Server

    Holiday Dessert/Appetizer Plates

    Disposable Holiday Plates

    LEFTOVER TURKEY STUFFING CRESCENT ROLL APPETIZERS RECIPE

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    Leftover Turkey Stuffing Crescent Roll Appetizers

    Make an easy recipe for crescent roll appetizers, filled with leftover turkey, stuffing, and cheese! Simple and delicious finger foods for holiday parties!

    • 2 cans crescent rolls
    • 1 1/2 cups turkey (leftover and shredded)
    • 1 1/2 cups stuffing (leftover*)
    • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese (**shredded)
    • 1/3 cup green onions (chopped)
    1. Pre-heat your oven to 375°.
    2. Separate each crescent roll.
    3. Add a bite of cheese, a bite of stuffing, a small pile of turkey, and a sprinkling of green onions in that order.***
    4. Roll each crescent up, per the instructions on the can, and place on an un-greased cookie sheet.
    5. Bake at 375° for 11 to 13 minutes or until the crescent rolls turn a golden brown.
    6. They’re best served while warm, right out of the oven. 

    *You can use leftover stuffing or even boxed stuffing for this recipe.

    **You can use any kind of cheese you want. I’ve used American, Cheddar, Pepper Jack, Smoked Cheddar, etc.

    ***If you like, you can add just a tiny dollop of cranberry sauce on top of the turkey for a li’l sweet and salty flavor.

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  • The Most Scrumptious Pumpkin Roll Ever

    The Most Scrumptious Pumpkin Roll Ever

    How to make the best pumpkin roll with a delicious caramel cream cheese filling. Classic Thanksgiving dessert recipe that’s sure to be a family favorite!

    Pumpkin roll is one of our family’s favorite Thanksgiving desserts. While it may seem a bit complicated and difficult, a pumpkin roll really isn’t all that difficult to make.

    scrumptious pumpkin roll with a cream cheese filling, sliced on an ivory plate

    I actually adapted this particular pumpkin roll recipe from a recipe we found a long time ago in a vintage recipe collection we used to have, called My Great Recipes. It was a collection given to us by a friend, and all the recipes were on cards in long, brown, plastic, see-through containers.

    When we did a big purge and got rid of a few things, I held on to this particular recipe card because it makes such a scrumptious pumpkin roll. Honestly, I wish I’d kept the whole kit (sigh). Live and learn, I guess.

    sliced pumpkin roll on a wooden cutting board with a holiday kitchen towel

    Anyway, instead of a regular cream cheese filling, I like to add just a hint of caramel to the filling. It gives the pumpkin roll even more of an edge, and it’s so delicious!

    WHERE CAN I FIND THE RECIPE? TAKE ME TO THE RECIPE FOR PUMPKIN ROLL!

    If you’d rather skip all of my baking tips, important mixing/baking info for this recipe, and similar recipe ideas – and get straight to the scrumptious pumpkin roll recipe – just scroll down to the bottom, where you’ll find a printable recipe card.

    DOES IT MATTER WHETHER OR NOT I USE CANNED PUMPKIN OR HOMEMADE PUMPKIN PUREE?

    Nope, they’re the same thing. You can use homemade pumpkin purée, or you can just buy canned pumpkin.

    The only difference I notice when using either/both is that homemade pumpkin purée can have a bit more water and be a little more juicy than store bought canned pumpkin.

    Homemade pumpkin purée is really easy to make, though. The recipe involves roasting the pumpkins, then just blending the pumpkin flesh into a smooth purée.

    HOW TO MAKE A PUMPKIN ROLL

    Your first step is to combine the eggs and sugar. Then add the pumpkin and lemon juice, mixing until blended.

    sifting dry ingredients for pumpkin roll recipe

    Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt to a sifter; I like to sift the dry ingredients together because that’s how my mama trained me… Sift those dry ingredients!

    Once sifted, add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, mixing well.

    Add a sheet of wax paper to a jelly roll pan (more on what this is in a minute). Then spray it down with cooking spray.

    Spread the batter onto the wax paper, spreading it out evenly and smoothly.

    Bake the pumpkin cake at 375° for about 15 minutes or until a toothpick or cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove the cake from the oven and cool for 15 minutes.

    WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE PUMPKIN PIE SPICE?

    That’s ok! What is in pumpkin pie spice is a mixture of spices, including ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger; it may also include cloves and allspice.

    You can use these spices, individually, if you have them. You’ll just need to use a smaller amount of each spice you choose to use, so they can work together to create the amount of pumpkin pie seasoning you would need, in this case, a teaspoon.

    I would definitely try to use cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and even allspice if possible.

    WHAT IS A JELLY ROLL PAN?

    Basically, a jelly roll pan is just a cookie sheet with raised sides. It prevents the cake batter from going off the sides of your pan.

    HOW TO ACTUALLY ASSEMBLE A PUMPKIN ROLL

    You can sprinkle a little powdered sugar on a flour sack towel to give your pumpkin roll an even prettier, more festive, almost snowy look. Then place the pumpkin cake on the towel, peel off the wax paper, and let it cool for 10 minutes longer.

    place the pumpkin roll cake onto a powdered sugar flour sack towel and peel off the wax paper

    After allowing it to cool, roll the cake up in the towel, and set it aside while you mix up the cream cheese filling.

    rolling pumpkin roll cake up in flour sack towel

    Rolling up your pumpkin roll in a towel is supposed to help it not be too moist and also help it not crack. It may or may not crack while you’re doing the final rolling; just take your time and don’t rush.

    Once your filling is mixed up and creamy smooth, unroll the cake and spread the filling on the cake.

    spread cream cheese filling onto pumpkin roll cake before rolling

    Then roll the cake back up into a scrumptious pumpkin roll (minus the towel).

    pumpkin roll sprinkled with powdered sugar on a wooden cutting board

    Wrap it in plastic wrap, and let it cool in the fridge for about an hour.

    You can slice it up when you’re ready to serve it, but keep any leftovers in the fridge.

    sliced pumpkin roll on an ivory plate for Thanksgiving and Christmas

    Mmmm…. mmmm…. Such a yummy, moist, sponge-like cake roll! The caramel cream cheese filling is the BEST!

    Pumpkin roll is definitely one of my favorite Thanksgiving recipes of all time.

    bite of pumpkin roll on a fork with ivory plate

    CAN I FREEZE A PUMPKIN ROLL?

    Yes, you can. Freezing a pumpkin roll shouldn’t hurt the integrity of your roll or your filling one bit.

    Just be sure to wrap it well in both plastic wrap and freezer paper or place it in a freezer bag for freezing. That way you can hopefully prevent freezer burn.

    pumpkin roll on wooden cutting board

    IF YOU LOVE PUMPKIN ROLL, YOU MAY LOVE THESE PUMPKIN RECIPES!

    Deliciously Moist Pumpkin Bread Recipe

    Soft and Fluffy Pumpkin Muffins

    Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake

    Creamy No Bake Pumpkin Dessert

    Instant Pot Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake

    Old-Fashioned Pumpkin Pie

    Pumpkin Sugar Cookies

    Pumpkin Pear Spice Cake

    slices of pumpkin roll on white plate

    KITCHEN TOOLS YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE A PUMPKIN ROLL:

    Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer – You can definitely mix a pumpkin roll by hand, but a mixer enables you to get a really smooth cake batter.

    Measuring Spoons and Measuring Cups

    Sifter

    Spatula

    Cake Tester or Toothpicks

    Jelly Roll Pan

    Flour Sack Towel

    PUMPKIN ROLL RECIPE

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    Best Pumpkin Roll Ever

    How to make the best pumpkin roll with a delicious caramel cream cheese filling. Classic Thanksgiving dessert recipe that’s sure to be a family favorite!

    Cake Roll:

    • 3 large eggs
    • 3/4 cup cane sugar
    • 2/3 cup pumpkin purée
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • 3/4 cup unbleached cake flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 1/2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt

    Cream Cheese Filling:

    • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
    • 4 tablespoons salted butter (softened)
    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1/8 teaspoon caramel extract

    1. Pre-heat the oven to 375° F.

    2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs and sugar.

    3. Add the pumpkin and lemon juice to the egg mixture, mixing until blended. Set aside.

    4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.

    5. Add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, mixing well.
    6. Add a sheet of wax paper to a jelly roll pan. Then spray it with cooking spray.
    7. Spread the batter onto the wax paper, spreading it out evenly and smoothly.

    8. Bake at 375° F for about 15 minutes or until a toothpick or cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean. 

    9. Remove the cake from the oven and cool for 15 minutes.

    10. Turn the cake onto a clean flour sack towel sprinkled with extra powdered sugar. Cool 10 minutes longer.

    11. Carefully peel off the wax paper; then roll the cake up in the towel and set it aside while you mix up the cream cheese filling.

    12. Beat together the softened cream cheese and butter.

    13. Mix in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and caramel extract, mixing until smooth.

    14. Unroll the cake and evenly spread the filling over it.
    15. Remove the towel and roll the cake back up into a pumpkin roll.
    16. Wrap the cake in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
    17. Slice before serving and enjoy! Keep leftover slices refrigerated.

    *You can use either canned pumpkin or homemade pumpkin purée. They’re the same thing, so it doesn’t matter which one you use.

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  • The Ultimate Mashed Potato Bar with the Best Toppings

    The Ultimate Mashed Potato Bar with the Best Toppings

    Feed a crowd with the ultimate mashed potato bar at your next party, wedding, or celebration. How to create a crowd pleasing buffet with ideas for all sorts of delicious mashed potato toppings. It’ll be the talk of the party!

    There are so many things you can do with a mashed potato bar; the choices for mashed potato bar toppings are endless. Pretty much anything you think up you can use.

    mashed potato bar, including mashed potato cup with bacon, cheese sauce, and chives, with spoon in ready to eat

    It’s the perfect appetizer idea, or side dish, for a wedding or party. I experienced my first mashed potato bar, or rather a mashtini bar, at a blogging conference; I’d never seen such a beautiful thing in all my life.

    It was filled with all sorts of delicious mashed potato toppings, along with all sorts of potatoes, including purple mashed potatoes! The mashed potatoes themselves were served in martini glasses, and you could go right down the buffet line, adding any mashed potatoes toppings you wanted.

    You talk about delicious and one of my favorite things ever. That was hands down the BEST food I’ve ever had at a conference. Comfort food at its best, and man, was it delicious.

    baked potato bar with baked potatoes and baked potato toppings

    Why Create a Mashed Potato Bar?

    When I created my first baked potato bar, I thought it only appropriate to also create a mashed potato bar. Because who doesn’t love a loaded down cup of hot mashed potatoes smothered in cheese and bacon?

    • A mashed potato bar wedding buffet will definitely be a great idea and a favorite with guests.
    • A mash potato bar is also perfect for that big holiday family gathering, like Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas dinner, or Easter dinner.
    • New Year’s is also a great time to put together a mashed potato martini bar. To save on cost, make a big batch of mashed potatoes, and have each guest bring their favorite toppings to add to the ones you provide. Then you get different perspectives, different ideas, and guests get to contribute their favorite topping idea to the mix.
    mashed potatoes with mashed potato bar toppings on gray countertop with white and blue kitchen towel

    How to Make Mashed Potatoes

    I’ve got you covered with this delicious and easy mashed potatoes recipe.

    Ingredient Notes:

    • Potatoes – I prefer to use yellow potatoes, but again, you can have fun with this and use all sorts of potatoes, including yellow, russet, red potatoes, even purple potatoes.
    • Salted Butter – Don’t skimp on the butter; it gives the best flavor.
    • Heavy Cream or Whole Milk – While you can use skim milk, you’ll get the best texture and flavor with whole milk or cream.
    • Sea Salt and Black Pepper – for added flavor.

    Steps for Making Stovetop Mashed Potatoes:

    1. Wash, peel, and chop the potatoes.
    2. Boil the potatoes in a large saucepan on the stove over low to medium heat, until they’re soft enough to easily jab with a fork, about 20-30 minutes.
    3. Drain the water off the boiled potatoes, and leave them in the saucepan.
    4. Add the butter and heavy whipping cream to the potatoes.
    5. Use a hand mixer to whip the potatoes, adding salt and pepper to taste. You can also use a potato masher if you don’t have a hand mixer; your potatoes may just be a little bit chunky.
    6. Once they’re whipped, they’re ready to serve.

    If you’d rather, you can make Instant Pot mashed potatoes instead.

    mash potato bar with mini trifle bowls of mashed potatoes covered in toppings like bacon, cheese sauce, chives, broccoli, sloppy joe meat, and red onion

    How to Set up or Assemble a Mashed Potato Bar

    Gather your ingredients for your potato bar… You’ll need mashed potatoes and toppings. Your main work will be cooking the potatoes and prepping any toppings for your guests to choose from.

    Whether you’re getting together with friends for game night, hosting a family dinner, or setting up a potluck, a mashed potatoes bar is the perfect way to feed and entertain your guests. And it really doesn’t take a whole lot of time and effort on your part.

    Mash Potato Bar Ideas and Expert Tips

    • If you’d rather use sweet potatoes over regular potatoes, you can make Instant Pot sweet potatoes.
    • Prep the toppings, adding each topping to a separate dish or compartment for serving. Prepping may involve cooking, re-heating, or simply chopping.
    • Set everything out buffet style, so your guests can create their very own delicious mashed potato creations.
    • If you’re hosting a smaller gathering, try using a large charcuterie board with small bowls for a variety of toppings all around a large bowl of mashed potatoes.
    • If you’re wondering how to keep the mashed potatoes warm without warmers, you can create a CrockPot mashed potato bar or Instant Pot mashed potato bar.

    The Ultimate List of Mashed Potato Bar Toppings:

    When it comes to what toppings are good on mashed potatoes, including what to put on mashed potatoes besides gravy, this list of toppings will answer that question in a most delicious way.

    broccoli and cheese sauce on mashed potato in small glass trifle dish
    sloppy joe meat and red onions on mashed potato in small glass trifle dish
    bacon and cheese topping for mashed potato bar in small glass trifle dish

    The sky’s the limit on ideas for a mashed potato buffet because there are so many toppings you can add to this list. But this is a great start.

    Recipe FAQ’s

    How much does a mashed potato bar cost?

    Really, this depends. For a small family gathering, if you make your own mashed potatoes and put together just a few simple toppings, you can get away with less than $20. If you’re creating a larger buffet for a large crowd, your cost will depend on how many ingredients and supplies are needed to feed said crowd.

    What potatoes are best for a mash potato bar?

    While I do prefer yellow potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes, you can use any kind of potatoes you prefer, including Russet potatoes, red potatoes, even purple potatoes if you can find them. I’ve also gone so far as to search for the best mashed potatoes near me, and I found Bob Evans mashed potatoes in my grocery store. If you really don’t want to make mashed potatoes, ready made potatoes could be just the thing.

    Can you make mashed potatoes and toppings ahead of time?

    Yes, you can. You can make mashed potatoes and prep most of the toppings 1-2 days ahead of time. You’ll just need to store everything in airtight containers in the fridge.

    How can you keep the mashed potatoes warm at a party?

    You can either use a buffet server and food warmer. Or you can keep the mashed potatoes in a Crock Pot or Instant Pot on the “Keep Warm” setting.

    How should you store leftovers?

    Definitely store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

    More Family Favorite Potato Recipes

    If you love this mashed potato bar and think it’s as much fun as I do, you’ll love these recipes too…

    mashed potato bar toppings with small glass trifle bowls of mashed potatoes

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    The Ultimate Mashed Potato Bar

    Feed a crowd with a mashed potato bar at your next party, wedding, or celebration. Ideas for all sorts of delicious toppings.

    • Stockpot
    • Hand Mixer
    • Potato Masher
    • Cutting Board
    • Vegetable Cleaver
    • Buffet Server and Food Warmer
    • Serving Bowls
    • Sectioned Serving Tray
    • Mini Appetizer Cups
    • Plastic Martini Glasses

    Mashed Potatoes:

    • 16 medium potatoes
    • 12 tablespoons salted butter
    • 4 tablespoons whole milk (or heavy cream)
    • 2 teaspoons sea salt (to taste)
    • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper (to taste)

    Mashed Potato Bar Toppings:

    • 1 1/2 cups salted butter
    • 1/4 cup salt
    • 1/4 cup ground black pepper
    • 1 1/2 cups sour cream
    • 3 cups cheese sauce
    • 12 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese (*shredded)
    • 2 cups red onion (minced)
    • 2 cups green onion (chopped)
    • 2 cups chives (chopped)
    • 6 cups broccoli (cooked)
    • 6 cups sloppy joe meat
    • 1 1/2 cups bacon (cooked and crumbled)
    • 4 1/2 cups ham (chopped)

    Mashed Potatoes:

    1. Wash, peel, and chop the potatoes.

    2. Boil the potatoes in a large saucepan on the stove, until they're soft enough to easily jab with a fork, about 20-30 minutes.

    3. Drain the water off the boiled potatoes, and leave them in the saucepan.

    4. Add the butter and heavy whipping cream to the potatoes.

    5. Use a hand mixer to whip the potatoes, adding salt and pepper to taste. You can also use a potato masher if you don't have a hand mixer; your potatoes may just be a little bit chunky.

    6. Once they're whipped, they're ready to serve. 

    Potato Bar Toppings:

    1. Choose and prep your toppings*, adding each topping to a separate dish or compartment for serving. Prepping may involve cooking, re-heating, or simply chopping.

    2. Set everything out buffet style*, so your guests can create their very own delicious baked potato creations.

    * You can use any kind of shredded cheese you prefer. I recommend Extra Sharp Cheddar, Colby Jack, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, Smoked Cheddar, Mozzarella, etc.

    *More mashed potato bar topping ideas include cooked cauliflower, chili, beef taco meat, taco chicken, pulled pork, sausage, ground beef, steak, bacon bits, cubed pepperoni, BBQ sauce, Ranch dressing, pizza sauce, turkey gravy, ham gravy, ham gravy with cornstarch, chicken stock gravy, tomatoes, guacamole, salsa, jalapeños, fire roasted green chiles, corn, peas, etc.

    *You may need warmers to keep the mashed potatoes warm; you can also use a slow cooker or Crock pot. Otherwise, you may use a serving platter or serving bowls for toppings.

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  • Easy Slow Cooker Mulled Cider

    Easy Slow Cooker Mulled Cider

    How to make mulled cider in your slow cooker. Warm apple cider filled with cinnamon, spices, and a smidge of brown sugar, perfect for the holidays!

    ‘Tis the season for warm drinks, soft blankets, good books, and apple pie spice with all of its fall spicy goodness. Even though I love summer, I love this time of year when the temperatures drop and mulled cider becomes the beverage of choice.

    easy mulled cider with cinnamon sticks, oranges, and cloves in a slow cooker

    While I’m more of a hot chocolate girl myself, I do love a warm mug of cider, especially when my house smells as good as it does after an afternoon of slow cooking a batch of spiced cider.

    This hot apple cider is so easy to make, anyone can make it. It doesn’t require a lot of ingredients or time in the kitchen.

    Are you ready for an apple cider drink that will get you in the mood for fall? This is most definitely it.

    I JUST WANT THE RECIPE! TAKE ME TO THE RECIPE FOR MULLED CIDER!

    If you’d rather skip all of my cooking tips, important cooking info for this recipe, and similar recipe ideas – and get straight to the delicious mulled cider recipe – just scroll down to the bottom, where you’ll find a printable recipe card.

    glass mug of warm mulled cider with fresh apples and cinnamon sticks

    WHAT IS APPLE CIDER? WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN APPLE JUICE AND APPLE CIDER?

    You can use either apple juice or apple cider for this recipe.

    There are a few differences, though, between apple juice vs apple cider.

    Apple cider is a thicker, more opaque apple juice, and it may have pulp and chunks of apple left behind. Apple juice is a thinner, more transparent liquid without any pulp left behind.

    In terms of commercial apple cider vs apple juice, apple juice is pasteurized and has a longer shelf life than apple cider.

    If you have fresh apples and want to make the juice yourself, here is a fairly simple recipe for how to make apple juice in your Instant Pot. You can also use the same recipe to make a thicker apple cider drink.

    mug of hot cider, mulled cider recipe, with apples and cinnamon sticks

    WHERE TO BUY APPLE CIDER

    If you decide to actually go with cider and buy it instead of making it, you can usually find it at any grocery store, orchard, or maybe even a farmer’s market.

    If apple cider isn’t available where you live and you decide to buy juice instead, you could go with a thicker juice, maybe Simply Apple or something similar.

    APPLE CIDER BENEFITS

    Remember the old saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away?” Apples have a ton of nutritional value and are a great addition to our diet.

    mulled cider with orange slices, whole cloves, and cinnamon sticks in black slow cooker

    While you’d probably get a LOT more benefit out of the whole apple, apple juice is a good source of vitamin C and potassium. It’s also a great source of antioxidants.

    Now with the added sugar (I use 1/4 cup of brown sugar), this hot cider won’t be quite as good for you, but it is delicious, so I guess you could say that’s a benefit too.

    APPLE CIDER INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED:

    You’ll need a few ingredients to make this delicious mulled cider.

    ingredients for making mulled cider, including apple cider, oranges, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, allspice, and whole cloves

    TIPS FOR HOW TO MAKE APPLE CIDER

    Making apple cider is really easy. Just a few steps and you can walk away and let your slow cooker do all the heavy lifting.

    You’re essentially going to combine all of the ingredients in your slow cooker. But the orange and cloves require a bit of attention first.

    You can wash and slice the orange, add the cloves to the orange slices, and then add the slices to the slow cooker. Or you can wash and peel the orange and stick the cloves all over in the orange, then add the orange to the slow cooker.

    slow cooker mulled cider with orange slices, whole cloves, and cinnamon sticks

    Note: You can leave the peeling on the orange, but it may add a little bitterness to your hot cider.

    Once you’ve decided what to do with the orange, just combine all the ingredients and give it a good stir. Then cook everything on low for about 4 hours.

    Homemade apple cider makes your house smell so good.

    Once it’s cooked, strain out any loose cloves, the oranges, and the cinnamon sticks. You can serve it up in your favorite mugs, and maybe add a cinnamon stick for garnish.

    hot apple cider, mulled cider, in a glass mug with apples and cinnamon sticks

    IF YOU LOVE THIS MULLED CIDER RECIPE, TRY SOME OF OUR OTHER APPLE RECIPE FAVORITES:

    Instant Pot Apple Butter

    Apple Crumb Pie

    Homemade Apple Jelly without Pectin

    Easy No-Peel Instant Pot Applesauce

    No-Peel Instant Pot Cinnamon Applesauce

    50 Mouthwatering Apple Recipes

    slow cooked mulled cider in a glass mug with apples

    KITCHEN TOOLS YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE HOT APPLE CIDER:

    Slow Cooker

    Orange Peeler

    Wooden Spoon

    Festive Mugs – I love Peanuts mugs, this Mr. Tea mug, and I also love enamel mugs. So fun! Because why shouldn’t you have something fun to drink from? Right?! Right!

    MULLED CIDER RECIPE

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    Slow Cooker Mulled Cider

    How to make slow cooker mulled cider. Warm apple cider filled with cinnamon, spices, and a smidge of brown sugar, perfect for the holidays!

    • 2 quarts apple cider (or apple juice)
    • 1 whole orange
    • 2 teaspoons whole cloves
    • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
    • 3 whole cinnamon sticks
    1. Pour the apple cider or apple juice into the slow cooker.
    2. You can wash and slice the orange, add the cloves to the orange slices, and then add the slices to the slow cooker. Or you can wash and peel the orange and stick the cloves all over in the orange, then add the slices to the slow cooker.
    3. Add the brown sugar, allspice, and cinnamon sticks to the cider in the slow cooker, and give it all a good stir.
    4. Put the lid on the slow cooker, and cook everything on low for about 4 hours.
    5. Strain out the oranges, cloves, and cinnamon sticks.
    6. Serve it in your favorite mugs, and maybe add a cinnamon stick for garnish.

    *You can use apple cider or homemade apple juice for this recipe.

    *Leaving the peeling on the orange may add some bitterness to your apple cider.

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  • Deliciously Moist Pumpkin Bread Recipe

    Deliciously Moist Pumpkin Bread Recipe

    Bake up a taste of fall with this deliciously moist pumpkin bread recipe. Simple, easy, and quick, you can even add walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips. Thank you to WonderMix for sponsoring this recipe!

    There’s nothing quite like a pumpkin bread recipe to bring the taste of fall right into your very own kitchen. Filled with pumpkin and the flavors of pumpkin spice, this is one quick bread I look forward to every year.

    sliced loaf of homemade pumpkin bread on a wooden cutting board with a decorative pumpkin

    Pumpkin bread is a lot like banana bread. It has many of the same ingredients; only it has pumpkin instead of banana.

    While I haven’t tried it myself, I would think that you could also make muffins with this recipe, if you don’t want to actually make a bread loaf. The muffins will be sweet, moist, and everything you love about a fall morning.

    A couple weeks ago, I shared a buttermilk cornbread recipe we’d made, using milled corn from our WonderMill grain mill.

    baked pumpkin bread loaf in bread loaf pan

    Now with the help of my WonderMix, pumpkin bread is quite easy to make. You really just have to mix a few ingredients, pour the dough into a greased loaf pan, and bake it.

    Homemade pumpkin bread is the best! It’s right up there with pumpkin spice muffins and gingerbread loaf!

    I JUST WANT THE RECIPE! TAKE ME TO THE RECIPE FOR PUMPKIN BREAD!

    If you’d rather skip all of my baking tips, important cooking info for this recipe, and similar recipe ideas – and get straight to the deliciously easy pumpkin bread recipe – just scroll down to the bottom, where you’ll find a printable recipe card.

    TELL ME MORE ABOUT WONDERMIX!

    WonderMix is “the kitchen mixer that’s built for life.” I love using my WonderMix when I’m baking.

    The WonderMix Revolution Mixer is an all-in-one kitchen mixer with optional attachments like cookie whips, a blender, and a food processor.

    WonderMix kitchen mixer with accessories, perfect for mixing up a pumpkin bread recipe

    Features of the WonderMix include the following:

    • 900-watt motor
    • Direct drive high torque transmission
    • 3 speeds and pulse function
    • Large 5.5-qt. bowl with handle that’s dishwasher safe
    • Dough hook
    • BPA free
    • Cord storage
    • and so much more… You can read more about the features on the WonderMix site.

    WHAT ATTACHMENTS CAN I GET FOR THE WONDERMIX?

    There are several attachments you can get to complement your WonderMix, including the blender, cookie whips, a slicer/shredder, meat grinder, grain flaker, and grain mill.

    HOW DOES THE WONDERMIX REALLY WORK?

    I love how easy the WonderMix is to use and how easy it is to clean up.

    The large capacity bowl is very important when mixing larger quantities of foods, and I love that it actually has a handle. I don’t have to wrestle with the bowl to remove the ingredients.

    handle on WonderMix kitchen mixer bowl with pumpkin bread recipe dough inside bowl

    I also like that the bowl is deep and ingredients don’t splatter out near as easily, if ever, while mixing. It also has a lid that prevents splatters and flour dust.

    The beaters really do mix the ingredients in the bowl; they don’t leave chunks of unmixed ingredients in the bottom. And while I do have to occasionally scrape the sides, this mixer does a really good job overall of mixing up my recipes.

    The speed did throw me for a loop at first because it doesn’t get louder the faster it goes. I wasn’t quite used to that.

    WonderMix kitchen mixer, perfect for fall pumpkin bread recipe

    It’s easy to scrape contents out of the bowl when I’m done mixing, even with the center console for the drive shaft there. And did I mention it’s easy to clean up, even after making a batch of homemade pumpkin bread?

    WHERE CAN I BUY PUMPKINS FOR PUMPKIN RECIPES?

    You can either use fresh pumpkin for this recipe or canned pumpkin.

    Fresh pumpkins are easy to find this time of year; you can buy pumpkins at any grocery store, pumpkin patch, or orchard. You can find canned pumpkin in the baking aisle of your nearest grocery store too.

    HOW DO I MAKE PUMPKIN PUREE?

    Homemade pumpkin purée is really easy to make. In fact, I have a recipe you can follow for homemade pumpkin purée.

    The recipe involves roasting the pumpkins and blending the pumpkin flesh into a smooth purée, meaning you can use the blender on your WonderMix to make the purée.

    homemade pumpkin bread recipe dough in WonderMix mixer bowl

    IS CANNED PUMPKIN THE SAME AS PUMPKIN PUREE?

    I got this question the other day from a reader… I can see how it might be a bit confusing because they can look quite different from each other.

    Canned pumpkin is, however, pumpkin purée. The only difference I see when using either/both is that homemade pumpkin purée can have a bit more water and be a little more juicy than store bought canned pumpkin.

    You can use either kind of pumpkin for this pumpkin bread recipe.

    TIPS FOR HOW TO MAKE PUMPKIN BREAD

    You’ll need a bread loaf pan to bake easy pumpkin bread. You’ll need to grease the pan well, either with cooking spray or with shortening/butter.

    mixing butter and sugar for pumpkin bread recipe in WonderMix kitchen mixer
    • Pre-heat the oven to 350°.
    • Mix together the softened butter and sugar; then mix in the eggs, vanilla extract, and pumpkin.
    mixing eggs into pumpkin bread recipe dough with WonderMix kitchen mixer
    • Sift together the dry ingredients, including the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and ground cloves.
    • Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
    sifting dry ingredients for pumpkin bread recipe
    • Then add the chopped walnuts and mix again.
    • You can add a cup or so of chocolate chips, as well, if you’d like to make chocolate chip pumpkin bread.
    • Pour the dough into a well greased loaf pan, and bake at 350° for about an hour, or until a toothpick (or cake tester) inserted in the center comes out clean.
    dough for pumpkin bread recipe in bread loaf pan
    • Remove your loaf of deliciously moist pumpkin bread from the oven, and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
    • Then run a butter knife around the edge of your loaf, and slip the loaf out of the pan onto a wire rack to cool.
    best pumpkin bread recipe, sliced on cutting board

    We love to slice our bread while it’s still slightly warm (but not too hot) and slather it with butter. It’s so good!

    slice of pumpkin bread with butter on white plate

    WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE PUMPKIN PIE SPICE?

    That’s ok! What is in pumpkin pie spice is a mixture of spices, including ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger; it may also include cloves and allspice.

    You can use these spices, individually, if you have them. You’ll just need to use a smaller amount of each spice you choose to use, so they can work together to create the amount of pumpkin pie spice you would need, in this case, a teaspoon.

    I would definitely try to use cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and even allspice if possible.

    sliced pumpkin bread on cutting board with decorative pumpkin

    MORE PUMPKIN RECIPES YOU MAY ENJOY:

    slice of moist pumpkin spice bread with butter on white plate

    KITCHEN TOOLS YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE PUMPKIN BREAD:

    WonderMix Kitchen Mixer

    Spatula – for pouring the dough into the loaf pan.

    Sifter

    Loaf Pan

    Cake Tester – While you can also use a toothpick, I kinda love my li’l cake tester.

    Wire Rack

    PUMPKIN BREAD RECIPE

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    Moist Pumpkin Bread Recipe

    Bake up a taste of fall with this deliciously moist pumpkin bread recipe. Simple, easy, and quick, you can even add walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips.

    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
    • 1 cup cane sugar
    • 3 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 cup pumpkin purée
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1/2 teaspoons salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
    • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts

    1. Pre-heat the oven to 350°, and grease a loaf pan well.

    2. Mix together the softened butter and sugar; then mix in the eggs, vanilla extract, and pumpkin.
    3. Sift together the dry ingredients, including the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and ground cloves.
    4. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.

    5. Then add the chopped walnuts and mix again.

    6. Pour the dough into a well greased loaf pan, and bake at 350° for about an hour, or until a toothpick (or cake tester) inserted in the center comes out clean.
    7. Remove your loaf of deliciously moist pumpkin bread from the oven, and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. 
    8. Then run a butter knife around the edge of your loaf, and slip the loaf out of the pan onto a wire rack to cool.
    9. Serve with butter, jelly, or whatever your heart desires!

    *You can make this recipe into a pumpkin bread loaf, or you can use a muffin tin and make pumpkin muffins instead. You can add a cup or so of chocolate chips, as well, if you’d like to make chocolate chip pumpkin bread.

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  • Creamy No Bake Pumpkin Dessert

    Creamy No Bake Pumpkin Dessert

    Deliciously creamy no bake pumpkin dessert layered with a cream cheese filling and pecan nut pie crust. Simple dessert recipe, perfect for Thanksgiving!

    Pumpkin spice is no stranger to popularity, and neither is a really good no bake dessert. Combine the two, and you’ve got a deliciously cold and creamy no bake pumpkin dessert that is, to put it simply, to die for.

    no bake pumpkin dessert with whipped cream and pecans on top in blue baking dish

    Made with a nutty pie crust, homemade pumpkin purée, and a creamy layer of cream cheese lush, it’s just as dreamy as my favorite no bake blueberry dessert.

    Like Strawberry Delight, this dessert is yet another twist on my mom’s recipe for her famous Cherry Crunch. I will definitely have to share the cherry version of this recipe someday soon.

    plate of no bake pumpkin dessert, no bake pumpkin pie with cream cheese

    While the pie crust does require bake time, the rest of this recipe is indeed no bake. And it’s actually really simple and easy to make, even though, like an icebox cake, it does require a bit of chill time before serving.

    I JUST WANT THE RECIPE! TAKE ME TO THE RECIPE FOR THIS DREAMY CREAMY NO BAKE PUMPKIN DESSERT!

    If you’d rather skip all of my cooking tips, important cooking info for this recipe, and similar recipe ideas – and get straight to this deliciously creamy no bake pumpkin dessert recipe – just scroll down to the bottom, where you’ll find a printable recipe card.

    No Bake Pumpkin Dessert layers in blue baking dish

    INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED FOR THIS NO BAKE PUMPKIN DESSERT

    You’ll need just a few ingredients to make this no bake pumpkin pie absolutely delicious…

    HOW TO MAKE THE 3-INGREDIENT PIE CRUST:

    Making the pie crust is so simple and easy and requires just a few minutes of bake time.

    pecan nut pie crust for no bake pumpkin dessert

    First, melt the butter; then mix it together with the flour, forming a dough. Stir in the chopped pecans.

    Press the crust into a 13″x9″ baking dish, and bake at 350° for about 20 minutes, or until the crust begins to turn a golden brown.

    It’s important to let the crust cool before adding any filling.

    layered no bake pumpkin dessert recipe in blue baking dish with chopped pecans on top

    Here is the full recipe for a pecan nut pie crust. Or if you’d rather have a crust without nuts, you might want to try this more traditional pie crust recipe or this easy no roll pie crust.

    WHY DO I NEED DREAM WHIP FOR THIS CREAM CHEESE DESSERT? WHY CAN’T I JUST USE PLAIN WHIPPED CREAM?

    I’ve tried making the cream cheese filling with homemade whipped cream; for some reason, it just doesn’t work. In fact, you’ll end up with a liquid goop that just won’t work for pie filling.

    So, I usually reserve my whipped cream for the top (or save back a little Dream Whip) and use Dream Whip for the filling, the same ingredient my mom uses in her Cherry Crunch.

    Dream Whip layer in no bake pumpkin dessert recipe

    Dream Whip creates an ultra creamy pie filling that’s silky smooth, a bit like angel fluff (hard to describe it any other way), and so creamy delicious. It’s hard to beat when it comes to making a really rich, creamy, no bake dessert.

    WHAT IS IN PUMPKIN PIE SPICE ANYWAY?

    Pumpkin pie spice is used more traditionally in classic pumpkin pie. But it’s used in a lot of other recipes, as well, including Pumpkin Roll and Pumpkin Spice Gooey Butter Cake.

    So, what is in pumpkin pie spice? It’s a blend of spices, including ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger; it may also include cloves and allspice.

    pumpkin pie filling layer in no bake pumpkin dessert

    It smells and tastes so good and adds that pumpkin spice kick to your favorite fall dessert recipes.

    TIPS FOR HOW TO MAKE A CREAMY NO BAKE PUMPKIN DESSERT

    When you use Dream Whip, you’ll need to mix it up according to the package directions. You can follow how to make Dream Whip Whipped Topping Mix here, but be sure to double the ingredient amounts if you do.

    Mix together your whipped cream, powdered sugar, and softened cream cheese with a mixer.

    Spread the creamy filling on top of your cooled pie crust. At this point, you need to save back about a cup of the Dream Whip to top off your pumpkin dessert later when you’ve finished making it.

    For the pumpkin layer, mix together the pumpkin purée, vanilla pudding mixes, milk, and pumpkin pie spice, until you’ve got a creamy pumpkin pie filling. Add the pumpkin layer on top of the Dream Whip layer.

    no bake pumpkin dessert with chopped pecans on top

    Top the entire pumpkin dessert with the leftover cup of Dream Whip, and sprinkle chopped pecans on top.

    And that’s it! This recipe is so easy. If you’re not quite ready to serve it, just cover it and chill in the refrigerator; and it’ll be ready when you are.

    Personally, I think the colder it is, the better it tastes.

    slice of no bake pumpkin dessert, no bake pumpkin pie with cream cheese on white plate

    ANOTHER NO BAKE DESSERT RECIPE YOU MAY ENJOY:

    Creamy No Bake Blueberry Dessert

    MORE PUMPKIN DESSERT RECIPES YOU MAY ENJOY:

    And if you’re looking for even more holiday recipes, you’ll find a whole slew of them on my list of Best Thanksgiving Recipes for Your Holiday Menu.

    no bake pumpkin dessert layered in blue baking dish with pecans on top

    KITCHEN TOOLS YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE A PUMPKIN NO BAKE DESSERT

    13″x9″ Baking Dish – You’ll need this size baking dish for this recipe. I find myself using this size for so many recipes, not just desserts.

    Mixer – You’ll need a mixer to mix together the ingredients for the creamy filling.

    Spatula – Where would I be without my spatulas? I have a whole slew of them because we’re ALWAYS using them.

    CREAMY NO BAKE PUMPKIN DESSERT RECIPE

    If you love this creamy no bake pumpkin dessert recipe as much as I do, please write a 5 star review, and help me share the recipe on Facebook and Pinterest!

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    No Bake Pumpkin Dessert

    Deliciously creamy no bake pumpkin dessert layered with a cream cheese filling and pecan nut pie crust. Simple dessert recipe, perfect for Thanksgiving!

    • 1 pecan nut pie crust

    Cream Cheese Filling:

    • 1 box Dream Whip ((2 small packets))
    • 1 cup whole milk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 16 ounces cream cheese (softened)
    • 2 cups powdered sugar

    No Bake Pumpkin Filling:

    • 15 ounces pumpkin purée ((or canned pumpkin))
    • 6.8 ounces vanilla pudding mix ((2 small boxes))
    • 3/4 cup whole milk
    • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

    Topping:

    • 1 cup Dream Whip
    • 1 cup chopped pecans

    1. Prepare and bake the crust ahead of time, so it's cooled and ready to go.

    2. In a large mixing bowl, mix the Dream Whip according to package directions, whisking the 2 small packets with the whole milk and vanilla extract.

    3. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese well with a mixer.

    4. Add the cream cheese and powdered sugar to the Dream Whip whipped cream, whisking the mixture 'til it’s smooth and creamy.

    5. Spread about 3 cups of the creamy filling on top of the cooled crust in a 9×13 pan.

    6. For the pumpkin layer, mix together the pumpkin purée, vanilla pudding mixes, whole milk, and pumpkin pie spice, until you’ve got a creamy pumpkin pie filling.
    7. Spread the pumpkin layer on top of the Dream Whip layer.
    8. Top the entire dessert with the leftover cup of Dream Whip, and sprinkle chopped pecans on top.

    9. Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or overnight if possible, before serving.

    *Personally, I think the colder this no bake dessert is, the better it tastes.

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  • Mexican Corn Casserole with Bacon

    Mexican Corn Casserole with Bacon

    Mexican Corn Casserole with Bacon – How to make the most delicious Mexican corn casserole recipe with Jiffy cornbread, green chiles, cream cheese, and bacon. The best holiday comfort food!

    My boys are serious about their sides. When it comes to Thanksgiving sides, they have their absolute favorites, one of which is now this Mexican corn casserole with a Tex-Mex twist.

    wooden spoon dishing up Mexican corn casserole from white casserole dish

    I mean, I do have to admit, corn casserole is the perfect side to go with turkey, ham, stuffing, the works. Of course, on any ordinary day, I love to pair this creamy casserole with a good burger.

    The fact this Mexican street corn casserole has bacon? Well, bacon just makes everything better, right?

    Mexican corn casserole, made like Mexican street corn, in white casserole dish

    I’m going to out on a limb here and tell you that while I thought it would be impossible to beat our favorite Jiffy corn casserole recipe… I actually love this Mexican cornbread casserole even more. Like Mexican Corn, it’s full of Tex-Mex flavor, and I am a sucker for Tex-Mex.

    Wanna make corn casserole in your slow cooker? This slow cooker corn casserole is ah-mazing!

    If you love a good Tex-Mex comfort food recipe, you may enjoy Mexicali meat pie too.

    My family also loves this easy green bean casserole recipe!

    I JUST WANT THE RECIPE! TAKE ME TO THE RECIPE FOR MEXICAN CORN CASSEROLE WITH BACON!

    If you’d rather skip all of my cooking tips, important cooking info for this recipe, and similar recipe ideas – and get straight to the delicious Mexican corn casserole recipe – just scroll down to the bottom, where you’ll find a printable recipe card.

    Mexican corn casserole in white baking dish, made with similar ingredients to Mexican corn on the cob

    WHY SHOULD I USE JIFFY CORNBREAD MIX IN CORN CASSEROLE?

    We use just half of a JIFFY Corn Muffin Mix in our casserole. Just mix it in with the rest of the ingredients.

    Using just half the mix gives stability but not so much that the casserole is more like a cornbread than an actual casserole.

    Instead the cornmeal gives the casserole a little bit of breading, just enough to keep it very moist and creamy but also have enough substance to bake well.

    It also adds just a hint of sweetness, bringing out the flavor of all the ingredients.

    wooden spoon in Mexican corn casserole with cilantro on top

    IS CORN CASSEROLE THE SAME AS CORN PUDDING?

    I guess this could be considered to be the same as corn pudding. You’re basically mixing a bunch of ingredients together to create a creamy side dish.

    And the casserole isn’t fully stable, like a slice of cornbread would be. It requires you to spoon it onto your plate, no eating with your hands here!

    Mexican corn casserole dished out on white Pioneer Woman plate

    DO I HAVE TO USE CILANTRO IN THIS BAKED CORN CASSEROLE?

    No, you do not. Cilantro is totally optional.

    In fact, I leave cilantro out, mainly because Dan doesn’t care for the taste. While it’s grown on me, I’m not a HUGE fan of cilantro either.

    WHAT IS COTIJA CHEESE AND WHERE CAN I FIND IT?

    Did you know there is a website completely dedicated to cheese, all kinds of cheese?

    According to Cheese.com, Cotija cheese “is a Hispanic-style cheese named after the town of Cotija in the Mexican state of Michoacán. It’s also made mostly from cow’s milk.

    It does crumble, so it kind of resembles feta cheese in that way; but in taste, it’s got a LOT more flavor, in my opinion. Since it has zero carbs, Dan likes to eat it on a lot of foods, including salads.

    This cheese also doesn’t melt, so it’ll make your casserole look as though you’ve sprinkled parmesan on top.

    Mexican corn casserole with Cotija cheese crumbled on top

    And I’ll warn you… While cooking and after you remove your casserole, the cheese can smell a bit like vomit; there, I said it. Do me a solid, though, and just take one bite of this delicious casserole. I promise, you won’t be disappointed.

    You can usually find Cotija cheese in the cheese or deli section of your store; our Walmart had it with all of the Hispanic cheeses, next to the Queso Fresco cheese. It’s a small, round, white block of cheese.

    CAN I FREEZE MEXICAN STREET CORN CASSEROLE?

    While I haven’t had the need to freeze it, I don’t see why you couldn’t freeze it, and I wouldn’t hesitate to do so.

    serving Mexican corn casserole with a wooden spoon out of a white baking pan

    The ingredients used in this casserole are all conducive to freezing. Just cover it well, so it doesn’t get freezer burnt.

    TIPS FOR HOW TO MAKE MEXICAN CORN CASSEROLE WITH BACON

    Looking ahead, you’ll want to cook the bacon. You’ll also need to chop up the green onions and shred the cheddar cheese.

    The steps to this recipe are really simple and easy…

    Mix cream cheese, whipping cream, mayo, and sugar together for Mexican Corn Casserole
    • Mix together the cream cheese, mayo, heavy whipping cream, butter, sugar, and sour cream in a medium saucepan, and allow to cook on low heat until the cream cheese has melted. Stir constantly so the mixture doesn’t scorch.
    • In a large mixing bowl, mix together the creamy mixture, crumbled bacon, green onions, green chilies, frozen corn, half the JIFFY Corn Muffin mix, chili powder, salt, pepper, and shredded cheddar.
    ingredients for baked Mexican corn casserole in mixing bowl
    • Pour the entire corn casserole mixture into a greased 9″x13″ baking pan.
    • Then let the oven work its magic for about an hour.
    • When it’s all baked and ready to go, you can crumble Cotija cheese on top and let it bake an additional 10 minutes or so.

    And that’s it! Easy peasy, so simple, yet so delicious!

    easy Mexican corn casserole in a white baking dish with cilantro

    WHAT CAN I PAIR WITH MEXICAN CORN CASSEROLE?

    While it makes a delicious holiday side with both turkey and ham at Thanksgiving and Christmas, it also pairs really well with a good burger and the following main dishes:

    Chicago Hot Dog

    Sweet Chili Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

    Maple Pork Chops with Apples and Onions

    IF YOU LOVE THIS MEXICAN CORN CASSEROLE RECIPE, TRY SOME OF OUR OTHER CORN FAVORITES:

    Mexican Corn on the Cob with Bacon

    Grilled Corn in the Husk with Honey Butter

    Instant Pot Corn on the Cob

    Creamy Potato Corn Chowder

    KITCHEN TOOLS YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE MEXICAN CORN CASSEROLE:

    Cutting Board and Knife – for mincing the green onions and crumbling the bacon.

    Cheese Grater – Use to grate cheddar cheese for your casserole.

    Saucepan – You’ll need a medium-sized saucepan to cook up the cream cheese mixture.

    Heat Resistant Spatula – Works well for stirring and scraping the sides of the pan.

    Large Mixing Bowl – Use to mix all of the ingredients together.

    Casserole Dish – Use to bake the Mexican corn casserole.

    MEXICAN CORN CASSEROLE RECIPE

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    Mexican Corn Casserole with Bacon

    How to make the most delicious Mexican corn casserole recipe with Jiffy cornbread, green chiles, cream cheese, and bacon. The best holiday comfort food!

    • 6 slices bacon
    • 3 whole green onions (minced)
    • 4 ounces cream cheese
    • 1/2 cup mayo
    • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
    • 4 tablespoons salted butter
    • 1 teaspoon pure cane sugar
    • 1 tablespoon sour cream
    • 4 ounces green chiles (chopped)
    • 1 tablespoon chili powder
    • 32 ounces frozen corn
    • 1/2 box JIFFY Corn Muffin Mix
    • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
    • 4 ounces Cotija cheese
    • 3 tablespoons cilantro (optional)
    1. Pre-heat the oven to 325°.
    2. Cook the bacon and set it aside.
    3. Mince the green onions, shred the cheddar cheese, and set both aside.
    4. In a medium saucepan, add the cream cheese, mayo, heavy whipping cream, salted butter, sugar, and sour cream.
    5. Cook the mixture on low heat until the cream cheese is fully melted. Constantly stir to keep the mixture from scorching.
    6. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the cream cheese mixture, crumbled bacon, green onions, green chiles, chili powder, frozen corn, 1/2 the box of JIFFY Corn Muffin Mix, shredded cheddar, salt, and pepper.
    7. Spray a 9"x13" baking dish with cooking spray.
    8. Pour the casserole mixture into the baking dish, making sure it’s evenly spread throughout the pan.
    9. Bake at 325° for about 55 minutes or until the mixture is set.
    10. Add crumbled Cotija cheese* to the top of the casserole, and bake an additional 10 minutes.
    11. Sprinkle with cilantro, if desired.**
    12. Serve while warm and enjoy!

    *Cotija cheese is a small, round, white block of cheese; you can usually find it next to the Queso Fresco and other Hispanic-style cheeses at your grocery store.

    **Cilantro is totally optional. Some readers love it, and some don’t… I chose not to use it, since some in my family don’t care for it either.

    Mexican corn casserole pairs deliciously well with a good burger, a Chicago Hot Dog, Sweet Chili Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs, and Maple Pork Chops with Apples and Onions, just to give you a few dinner ideas!

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  • Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies

    Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies

    Make a batch of soft pumpkin spice sugar cookies, perfect for a cozy fall dessert. You can roll cookie dough in sugar before baking or spread with frosting after baking. Delectable autumn cookie recipe everyone will love!

    Fall is in the air, and so is pumpkin spice. Along with my favorite pumpkin gooey butter cake, these soft pumpkin sugar cookies are a scrumptious way to welcome fall.

    stack of soft pumpkin spice sugar cookies, made from scratch, on wood countertop with burlap cloth

    We make a lot of pumpkin recipes around here, so easy pumpkin sugar cookies fit right in.

    Why You’ll Love These Cookies

    • Pumpkin spice sugar cookies are soft and delicious.
    • You have options if you don’t have pumpkin on hand; we’ll talk more about this in the ingredients notes below, but you can use canned pumpkin, homemade mashed pumpkin, or even various types of squash.
    • Enjoy these soft pumpkin sugar cookies with frosting or without. If you don’t want to frost them, just do like I do, and roll the dough balls in sugar before baking. Easy peasy and still just as good.
    • This pumpkin sugar cookie recipe is great for fall, Halloween, and Thanksgiving. Bake a batch for potlucks, parties, or bake sales.

    Ingredients and Substitutions Notes

    Gather up a few ingredients, most of which you probably already have on hand.

    • Unsalted Butter – You can use salted butter too; just keep in mind you may not need to add quite as much salt. Unsalted butter allows you to control the amount of salt that goes into the cookies. You’ll need to be sure to soften the butter before mixing.
    • Cane Sugar – You can also use granulated sugar. Just be sure to use the appropriate amount of sugar as specified by the recipe, because extra sugar can make your cookies spread and flatten, as well as be really sweet with a super chewy texture.
    • Light Brown Sugar – Brown sugar helps give a cookie its texture and flavor. In the case of fall flavors, brown sugar is where it’s at when you’re trying to get those yummy fall flavors into a recipe.
    • Egg – You’ll need a large egg.
    • Vanilla Extract
    • Pumpkin – While I make the cookies with canned pumpkin, you can also make your own homemade pumpkin puree. A lot of times, I will also substitute other types of squash if I don’t have pumpkin, especially when I make my grandma’s pumpkin pie recipe.
    • All-Purpose Flour – I prefer to use an unbleached all-purpose flour. And if you want to make gluten-free cookies, use a good gluten-free flour.
    • Cream of Tartar – If you don’t have cream of tartar, you can substitute lemon juice or white vinegar; for every 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar, you’ll need 1 teaspoon lemon juice or white vinegar.
    • Baking Soda
    • Sea Salt – I recommend and use Redmond Fine Sea Salt.
    • Pumpkin Pie Spice – You can buy this at the store, or make homemade pumpkin pie spice with individual spices and use that.

    How to Make Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies

    Before you mix up the cookie dough, be sure to pre-heat your oven to 375° F.

    Mix up the Dough

    1. Cream or mix together the softened butter, cane sugar, and light brown sugar.
    2. Then mix both the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture.
    3. Next add in the pumpkin puree, and mix everything together well.
    4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
    5. Then stir the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture, and mix really well, being sure to scrape the sides of your bowl.
    mixing pumpkin sugar cookie dough in white mixer

    Bake the Cookies

    1. Using a cookie scoop, scoop 1-inch balls of dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
    scoops of pumpkin sugar cookie dough on ungreased OXO cookie sheet
    1. Press each cookie with the bottom of a glass coated in pure cane sugar. If you want to frost the cookies, you can omit the sugar.
    flattening soft pumpkin sugar cookies with the bottom of a glass coated in cane sugar on cookie sheet
    1. Bake the flattened cookies at 375° F for about 12 minutes, or ’til the edges of the cookies begin to turn a nice golden brown.
    flattened pumpkin sugar cookies with sugar on top, ready to bake on ungreased baking sheet
    1. Remove the baked cookies from the cookie sheet, and place them on a wire rack to cool before serving. If you want to ice the cookies, just spread your favorite icing on the top of each cooled cookie.
    homemade pumpkin spice sugar cookies on a white plate with cookie sheet full of cookies

    Expert Tips and Recipe FAQ’s

    Do you have to chill the cookie dough?

    No, but you can if you want a cookie that’s a bit more chewy in texture. If you choose to chill the dough, put it in the fridge for about 1-2 hours before baking.

    Can you freeze pumpkin spice sugar cookies?

    Yes, and actually, you can freeze the dough itself, the dough balls once you’ve scooped with a cookie scoop, or the unfrosted cookies. However you plan to freeze them, be sure to store in an airtight container so they don’t get freezer burn.

    How do you store pumpkin sugar cookies?

    If they’re unfrosted, just keep them in an airtight container on the counter. If you do frost them, you’ll need to store them in an airtight container in the fridge, since the frosting will likely have either cream cheese or milk in the ingredients.

    Additional Ingredients or Recipe Options

    There are a few ways you can add to this pumpkin sugar cookie recipe…

    • Coat the cookies in a cinnamon sugar mixture, rather than just sugar.
    • We talked about this a little bit above, but just like with my regular sugar cookies, instead of coating the cookies in sugar, you can actually frost these cookies with an easy sugar cookie icing or a cream cheese frosting.
    • If you want to make the icing even more fun and flavorful, you can add maybe 1/2 teaspoon of caramel extract or maple extract. Mmmm, can you imagine? Yum!
    • Add chopped walnuts or pecans to your cookie dough before baking.
    • Dust the top of your freshly baked, warm out of the oven, pumpkin sugar cookies with a light sprinkling of powdered sugar.
    plate full of yummy pumpkin sugar cookies made from scratch

    More Pumpkin Spice Recipes:

    You’ll find even more pumpkin recipes on my list of family favorite Thanksgiving recipes!

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    Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies

    Make a batch of soft pumpkin spice sugar cookies, perfect for a cozy fall dessert. Can be rolled in sugar or frosted. Delectable recipe!

    • Mixer
    • Cookie Scoop
    • Cookie Sheet
    • Cookie Spatula
    • Wire Rack
    • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
    • 3/4 cup cane sugar
    • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
    • 1 large egg
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 1/2 cup pumpkin
    • 3 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

    1. Pre-heat the oven to 375° F.

    2. Cream or mix together the butter, cane sugar, and light brown sugar. 

    3. Then mix both the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture.

    4. Next add in the pumpkin, and mix everything together well.

    5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.

    6. Stir the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture, and mix really well, being sure to scrape the sides of your bowl. 
    7. Using a cookie scoop, scoop 1-inch balls of dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet. 

    8. Press each cookie with the bottom of a glass coated in cane sugar. If you want to frost the cookies, you can omit the sugar.

    9. Bake at 375° F for about 12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies begin to turn a nice golden brown.

    10. Remove the baked cookies from the cookie sheet, and place them on a wire rack to cool. If you want to frost the cookies, just spread your favorite frosting on the top of each cooled cookie.

    You can use either canned or homemade pumpkin purée to make these cookies.

    If the cookies are unfrosted, just store them in an airtight container on the counter. If you do frost them, you’ll need to store them in an airtight container in the fridge, since the frosting will likely have either cream cheese or milk in the ingredients.

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  • Easy Biscuit Cinnamon Rolls

    Easy Biscuit Cinnamon Rolls

    Biscuit Cinnamon Rolls are quick, easy to make, and no rise too! Deliciously sweet and irresistible, ooey gooey, homemade breakfast treats.

    Biscuit Cinnamon Rolls are a quick and easy version of cinnamon rolls, especially given the fact that they require no yeast and no rise time. In some ways, I like these yummy treats even more than traditional cinnamon rolls made with yeast.

    Biscuit Cinnamon Rolls are so easy to make; they’re a delicious alternative to traditional cinnamon rolls, and they’re no rise! Sweet breakfast treat perfect for the holidays or anytime!

    While you still have to roll them out, it doesn’t seem like quite as much work. And they’re still fluffy. They’re so fluffy and so ooey gooey. They’re perfect for when you’re craving traditional cinnamon rolls but don’t feel like going to all the work and dealing with all the wait time.

    While I didn’t add raisins to this batch, you can totally add raisins to yours. When they’re warm right out of the oven is when you’ll want to spoon on the powdered sugar icing, which gives them even more of a gooey texture.

    How to make the most scrumptious Biscuit Cinnamon Rolls, perfect for a breakfast treat or even for dessert. No rise, no wait time, no yeast. And they’re still so fluffy!

    These cinnamon rolls make a perfect holiday breakfast treat… In fact, I’ve already planned to make these again Christmas morning. And I’m definitely adding this recipe to my list of The Best Christmas Recipes for Your Holiday Celebrations.

    Tips for how to make Easy Biscuit Cinnamon Rolls

    • First, you’ll need to gather your ingredients… You’ll need all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, unsalted butter, milk, sugar, ground cinnamon, salted butter, and possibly raisins. For the icing, you’ll need salted butter, vanilla extract, heavy whipping cream, and powdered sugar.
    • Pre-heat the oven to 425°.
    • Mix up the dough for my Easy Homemade Biscuits, or you can mix up the dough from our Campfire Cinnamon Rolls.
    • Once you have your dough mixed up, sprinkle a handful of flour on a clean surface. Take your dough and knead a bit of flour into it, shaping it with your hands.
    • Use a rolling pin to roll the dough out to about a 1-inch thickness.
    • In a cereal-sized bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon.
    • Melt the salted butter.
    • Brush the butter onto your rolled out dough.
    • Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture all over the dough, giving the dough an even covering.
    • If you want raisins, sprinkle them all over the dough, as well.
    • Somewhat tightly, roll the dough into a long, thick roll. Slice into approximately 1-inch wide pieces.
    • Place the cinnamon rolls, face up, into a greased pan.
    • Bake the cinnamon rolls at 425° for about 20 minutes or until the tops begin to turn a warm golden hue.
    • While the cinnamon rolls are baking, mix up a simple powdered sugar icing. You can use my Easy Sugar Cookie Icing, but I do recommend cutting the ingredients down because you don’t need near as much icing as the recipe will make… I’d suggest cutting it down to 1/4 of what it calls for and leave out the almond extract. Note: You want the icing to be thin enough to brush onto the cinnamon rolls, so alternate powdered sugar and heavy whipping cream until you achieve your desired consistency.
    • Once the cinnamon rolls are baked, remove them from the oven, and let them cool for about 5 minutes.
    • Brush or spoon the icing onto the tops of the cinnamon rolls. Serve and enjoy!
    Brush a simple powdered sugar icing onto the tops of warm Biscuit Cinnamon Rolls for a warm, ooey gooey, homemade breakfast treat your family or guests will love.

    Alternative options for Biscuit Cinnamon Rolls

    • Raisins are optional, so add them if you want; or leave them out if you don’t.
    • You could add crumbled pecans or walnuts to the dough when you sprinkle on the cinnamon/sugar mixture.
    • You can substitute a little bit of brown sugar for some of the regular sugar in the cinnamon/sugar mixture you sprinkle onto the dough.
    • Use fruit jam or even something like Nutella in place of the butter and cinnamon/sugar mixture. I haven’t tried this, but I kinda bet it would be good.
    • Mix up more of a cream cheese frosting, like this Caramel Cream Cheese Glaze, instead of a powdered sugar icing.

    If you try any of these alternative options, let me know how they turned out by leaving me a comment below. I’d love to hear from you!

    Ooey gooey, homemade Biscuit Cinnamon rolls are so easy to make. They’re delicious too. This recipe is my go to when I’m craving cinnamon rolls but don’t want all the hassle of a traditional recipe.

    Looking for more sweet breakfast treats?

    Kitchen tools you may need to make Easy Biscuit Cinnamon Rolls

    Mixing Bowl – My handled bowl is probably my favorite bowl to use; I use it all the time, especially when mixing up biscuits or pie crust.
    Pastry Blender – This helps to really cut in the butter with the dry ingredients when you’re mixing up the biscuit dough.
    Rolling Pin – I use my rolling pin anytime I make dinner rolls, biscuits, pie crust, etc.
    Cereal-Sized Bowl – A cereal-sized bowl is the perfect size for mixing up a small batch of icing.
    Pastry Brush – You can either brush the icing on or spoon it on. A brush helps you to spread the icing over the cinnamon roll.
    Plastic Spatula – Works so well for slicing the dough into cinnamon rolls, and then separating the cinnamon rolls when serving.
    Round Cake Pan – I used a 9-inch round cake pan for this batch, and it’s the perfect size.

    Irresistible, ooey gooey Biscuit Cinnamon Rolls that are just as fluffy as traditional cinnamon rolls. No rise, no yeast, no wait time, and they’re so delicious!

    Want to see how to make Biscuit Cinnamon Rolls? Watch our video!

    Biscuit Cinnamon Rolls

    Biscuit Cinnamon Rolls are quick, easy to make, and no rise too! Deliciously sweet and irresistible, ooey gooey, homemade breakfast treats.

    Biscuit Cinnamon Rolls:

    • 1 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1/3 cup unsalted butter
    • 1 cup whole milk
    • 1/3 cup cane sugar
    • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
    • 3 tablespoons salted butter (melted)
    • 1/4 cup raisins (optional)

    Icing:

    • 2 tablespoons salted butter (softened)
    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1/2 cup whole milk
    • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

    1. Pre-heat the oven to 425° F, and grease a 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray.

    2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

    3. Using a pastry blender, cut the unsalted butter into the flour mixture, 'til it makes fine crumbles.

    4. Make a well in the center of the mixture, and add the milk. Mix together well.

    5. Sprinkle a handful of all-purpose flour on a clean surface. Knead the biscuit dough into the flour, shaping it with your hands. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out to about a 1-inch thickness.

    6. In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon.

    7. Brush the melted butter all over the rolled out dough.

    8. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture all over the dough, giving the dough an even covering.
    9. If you want raisins, sprinkle them all over the dough, as well.

    10. Somewhat tightly, roll the dough into a long, thick roll.

    11. Then slice it into approximately 1-inch wide pieces.

    12. Place the cinnamon rolls, face up, into the prepared pan.

    13. Bake the cinnamon rolls at 425° F for about 20 minutes, or 'til the tops begin to turn a warm golden hue.

    14. To make the icing, mix together the softened butter and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl.

    15. Add the milk to the mixture.

    16. Then slowly mix in the powdered sugar. You want the icing to be thin enough to brush onto the cinnamon rolls.

    17. Once the cinnamon rolls are baked, remove them from the oven, and let them cool for about 5 minutes. Keep the rolls in the pan.

    18. Brush the icing onto the tops of the cinnamon rolls, and serve them immediately.

     

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  • Creamy Mashed Potatoes

    Creamy Mashed Potatoes

    Make creamy mashed potatoes with yellow potatoes, cream, and butter. Delicious side dish recipe perfect for weeknight meals and holiday dinners.

    Creamy Mashed Potatoes with gravy is the quintessential side for every holiday dinner and even some weeknight meals, like my family favorite easy meatloaf recipe with oats, slow cooker whole chicken and Crock Pot pork roast. We used to eat potatoes a lot more than we do now; but we still have our favorite mashed potatoes recipe that’s pretty basic but oh so creamy delicious.

    Creamy Mashed Potatoes are a delicious side with weeknight meals or special holiday dinners. They’re the quintessential side dish recipe to pair with turkey, ham, roast, chicken, and all the fixings!

    Only 5 ingredients… That’s all it takes to make these simple potatoes. You know how we like to keep it simple. And if you know how to make gravy with cornstarch, you can have any flavor gravy you want!

    Now I do suggest being picky about which potatoes you use. And maybe this topic is for another post at another time.

    But our favorite type of potato for the most flavorful mashed potatoes is the yellow potato or Yukon Gold. We like red potatoes too, but I find myself going for the gold whenever we buy potatoes.

    Whether you’re cooking an Instant Pot whole chicken, Instant Pot salmon, oven-baked chicken legs, meat loaf muffins, or putting together a holiday meal, Creamy Mashed Potatoes are the one side dish you’ll definitely want to make sure is on the table. You can even set up a fun mashed potato bar to go with your celebration!

    If you enjoy potatoes, you may also enjoy our Instant Pot Baked Potatoes, our copycat version of the KFC mashed potato bowl, and scalloped potatoes with cheese recipes!

    Tips for how to make Creamy Mashed Potatoes

    1. Gather your ingredients… You’ll need yellow potatoes, salted butter, heavy whipping cream, salt, and pepper.
    2. Wash, peel, and chop the potatoes.
    3. Cook the potatoes until they’re soft enough to easily jab with a fork. We usually cook ours by boiling them on the stove in a medium to large saucepan for about 30 minutes, but sometimes we use our Instant Pot.
    4. Drain the water off your boiled potatoes, leaving your potatoes in the saucepan.
    5. Add the butter and heavy whipping cream to the potatoes.
    6. Use a hand mixer to whip the potatoes, adding salt and pepper to taste. You can also use a potato masher if you don’t have a hand mixer; your potatoes may just be a little bit chunky.
    7. Once they’re all whipped up, they’re ready to serve. They taste so good with a spoonful of homemade chicken gravy, this ham gravy recipe, or turkey gravy. And they make the best sloppy joe casserole with mashed potatoes too.
    How to make the best Creamy Mashed Potatoes ever! Made with yellow potatoes, cream, and butter, they’ve got the best flavor and make the perfect side dish, whether you’re cooking dinner for your family or a special occasion.

    Looking for more potato recipes?

    Instant Pot Baked Potatoes

    The Ultimate Mashed Potato Bar

    The Ultimate Baked Potato Bar

    Hashbrown Casserole Recipe

    Slow Cooker Green Beans, Potatoes, and Sausages

    Steak Cut Fries

    Looking for more delicious side dish recipes?

    Instant Pot Southern Green Beans

    Easy Green Bean Casserole Recipe

    Instant Pot Corn on the Cob

    Creamy Bacon Corn Casserole

    Apple Walnut Bread Stuffing

    Fresh Cranberry Sauce with Orange

    Honey Glazed Carrots with Rosemary

    You may also want to check out my list of The Best Thanksgiving Recipes for Your Holiday Menu and The Best Christmas Recipes for Your Holiday Celebrations for plenty more inspiration. If you’re planning for Easter, here are over 50 Easter dinner menu ideas.

    Kitchen Tools you may need to make Creamy Mashed Potatoes

    Vegetable Peeler or Paring Knife – I prefer to use a knife, but my guys prefer a veggie peeler for peeling potatoes.

    Vegetable Knife – to chop the potatoes.

    Saucepan with Lid – for boiling the potatoes.

    Strainer – You’ll need this to drain the potatoes.

    Hand Mixer or Potato Masher – A hand mixer will enable you to get smooth, creamy mashed potatoes; a potato masher will allow you to mash the potatoes, but they’ll have a chunkier texture.

    The best mashed potatoes ever are Creamy Mashed Potatoes, made with just 5 simple ingredients. Simple equals delicious with this yummy side dish recipe, perfect for dinner or your holiday family get together.

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    Creamy Mashed Potatoes

    Creamy Mashed Potatoes made with yellow potatoes, cream, and butter. Delicious side dish recipe perfect for weeknight meals and holiday dinners.

    • 8 potatoes (medium size)
    • 6 tablespoons salted butter
    • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
    • 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
    • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper (to taste)
    1. Wash, peel, and chop the potatoes.

    2. Boil the potatoes in a large saucepan on the stove, until they're soft enough to easily jab with a fork, about 20-30 minutes.

    3. Drain the water off the boiled potatoes, and leave them in the saucepan.

    4. Add the butter and heavy whipping cream to the potatoes.
    5. Use a hand mixer to whip the potatoes, adding salt and pepper to taste. You can also use a potato masher if you don’t have a hand mixer; your potatoes may just be a little bit chunky.

    6. Once they're whipped, they're ready to serve. 

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  • Honey Glazed Carrots with Rosemary

    Honey Glazed Carrots with Rosemary

    Honey Glazed Carrots, made with simple ingredients like butter, honey, and rosemary. Delicious side dish recipe, perfect for holidays or weeknight meals.

    Honey Glazed Carrots are one of the easiest side dish recipes you’ll ever make for a slow cooker pot roast, CrockPot whole chicken or baked chicken legs. I love when a dish has great flavor, and I also love when a dish is beautiful. Carrots are pretty all by themselves, but when you dress them up with a little rosemary, they’re even prettier.

    Honey Glazed Carrots, made with 4 simple ingredients. Delicious side dish recipe you can add to your holiday or weeknight menu.

    And my favorite thing about this recipe is it only takes 4 ingredients, one of which really could be optional. I say that because rosemary may not be to everyone’s taste, and you could certainly make this recipe without the rosemary.

    Honey Glazed Carrots pair really well with Roast Beef or Pork Chops for a delicious weeknight meal. Not to mention, they’re a great way to get kids to eat their veggies.

    Whether you’re creating an Easter menu or just making dinner for the family, Honey Glazed Carrots are a great addition to your meal… Not to mention a great way to get kids to eat their veggies. They pair really well with Roast Beef or Pork Chops.

    Tips for how to make Honey Glazed Carrots with Rosemary

    • Wash, peel, and slice the carrots.
    • Steam or boil the carrots ’til they soften.
    • Melt the butter in a large skillet.
    • Add the honey and carrots to the skillet, and toss together with the melted butter.
    • If desired, add fresh rosemary to the mixture.
    • Toss together on low heat for 3 to 5 minutes.
    • Serve while warm.
    How to make the easiest side dish recipe ever, Honey Glazed Carrots with Rosemary. Perfect for both holiday and weeknight meals.

    It really is such a simple and easy recipe.

    Looking for more side dish recipes to go with your meal?

    You may also want to check out my list of The Best Thanksgiving Recipes for Your Holiday Menu and The Best Christmas Recipes for Your Holiday Celebrations for plenty more inspiration.

    Kitchen Tools you may need to make Honey Glazed Carrots

    Saucepot and Steamer – Handy whether you want to steam or boil the carrots.
    Large Skillet – You’ll need this to toss everything together on the stove.
    Wooden Spoon – to toss the mixture together.
    Serving Bowl – to serve your beautifully delicious carrots.

    Make a delicious side dish the whole family will love, Honey Glazed Carrots. Just 4 simple ingredients, and they’re so easy to make, perfect for dinner.

    Honey Glazed Carrots

    Honey Glazed Carrots, made with simple ingredients like butter, honey, and rosemary. Delicious side dish recipe, perfect for holidays or weeknight meals.

    • 2 pounds carrots
    • 3 tablespoons salted butter
    • 2 1/2 tablespoons raw honey
    • 1 stalk rosemary leaves ((optional))

    1. Wash, peel, and slice the carrots.

    2. Steam or boil the carrots ’til softened.
    3. Melt the butter in a large skillet.
    4. Add the honey and carrots to the skillet, and toss together with the melted butter.
    5. If desired, add fresh rosemary to the mixture.

    6. Toss everything together on low heat for 3 to 5 minutes.

    7. Serve while warm.
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  • Caramel Custard Pie

    Caramel Custard Pie

    Made with an easy shortcut pie crust and a brown sugar caramel twist, this caramel custard pie is a delicious dessert and a family favorite recipe!

    Caramel Custard Pie is not your ordinary custard pie. It has a caramel twist that adds an oomph to traditional custard pie, and it’s easily become another one of my family’s favorite pie recipes.

    Caramel Custard Pie, an easy dessert made with a shortcut no-roll pie crust and a caramel twist. Old-fashioned family favorite sweet treat recipe!

    I remember my mom making custard and putting it in the oven to cook; much like pecan pie, it seemed to be one of her favorite desserts to make. Making this pie always brings back those memories of Mom in her kitchen cooking up a scrumptious dessert.

    The brown sugar mixture I press into my crust gives this pie a great flavor, almost like a graham cracker crust but a different texture altogether.

    While most custard pie recipes say to chill for an hour or two (and this one is delicious when it’s been chilled overnight), I enjoy this pie just as much when it’s warm from the oven. Mmmm, mmmm good.

    There’s nothing quite like Caramel Custard Pie, warm from the oven. Dreamy creamy egg-based dessert recipe with a brown sugar caramel twist.

    If you’re looking for more holiday recipes, you’ll find a whole slew of them on my lists of Thanksgiving Recipes and Christmas Recipes.

    WHERE CAN I FIND THE RECIPE FOR CARAMEL CUSTARD PIE?

    If you’d rather skip all of my baking tips, important baking info for this recipe, and similar recipe ideas – and get straight to the scrumptious caramel custard pie recipe – just scroll down to the bottom, where you’ll find a printable recipe card.

    TIPS FOR HOW TO MAKE A CARAMEL CUSTARD PIE

    • Pre-heat the oven to 350°.
    • Make this Easy Shortcut No-Roll Pie Crust, and press it into your pie plate. If you prefer a more traditional roll-out crust, you may enjoy this crust.
    • Mix the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and flour together.
    • Then lightly press the brown sugar mixture into your crust, pressing into the bottom and sides. You may have a little bit left over.
    • For the filling, mix together the eggs, vanilla, caramel extract, milk, sugar, and salt. Don’t let the mixture become too frothy; just make sure it’s blended well.
    • Pour the egg mixture into your pie crust.
    • Sprinkle the top of the pie with a pinch of nutmeg.
    • Bake at 350° for about 45 minutes to an hour. You may want to use a pie shield to keep the edges of your pie from burning.
    • Insert a knife or baking tester in the center; if it comes out clean, the pie should be done.
    • Let the pie cool; it may sink just a bit.
    • Store in the refrigerator, and you may even want to chill overnight before serving. Serve alone or with whipped cream and fresh fruit. Enjoy!
    How to make an old-fashioned dessert, Caramel Custard Pie, perfect for your holiday dessert table. Family favorite recipe with a brown sugar caramel twist.

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    Traditional dessert recipe, Caramel Custard Pie, perfect for the holiday dessert table or an everyday sweet treat. So delicious!

    KITCHEN TOOLS YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE CUSTARD PIE

    Mixing Bowl – Handy for mixing up the pie crust and even the pie filling if you’re using a hand mixer.

    Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer – My mixer is the one small kitchen appliance I wouldn’t want to live without. I love it and use it all the time.

    Glass Measuring Cup – for measuring out liquids.

    Pie Plate – Can’t bake a pie without this.

    Pie Shield or Aluminum Foil – to keep the edges of your crust from burning. Here’s a guide on how to prevent pie crust from burning.

    Baking Tester – Check whether your pie (or cake) is done.

    Wire Rack – for cooling the pie.

    Pie Server – for serving your pie.

    It’s hard to stop at just one bite of this delicious Caramel Custard Pie, yet another one of my family’s favorite dessert recipes, especially during the holiday season.

    CARAMEL CUSTARD PIE RECIPE

    If you love this custard pie recipe as much as I do, please write a 5 star review, and help me share the recipe on Facebook and Pinterest!

    Caramel Custard Pie, made with an easy shortcut pie crust and a brown sugar caramel twist. Delicious dessert and a family favorite recipe!

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    Caramel Custard Pie

    Caramel Custard Pie, made with an easy shortcut pie crust and a brown sugar caramel twist. Delicious dessert and a family favorite recipe!

    Crust:

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 teaspoons cane sugar
    • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
    • 2/3 cup canola oil
    • 3 tablespoons whole milk ( )
    • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
    • 1/4 cup cane sugar
    • 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour

    Custard Pie Filling:

    • 3 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon caramel extract
    • 1 3/4 cups whole milk
    • 3 tablespoons cane sugar
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

    1. Pre-heat the oven to 350° F.

    Crust:

    1. Mix together 2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons cane sugar, and salt. 

    2. In a separate bowl (or glass measuring cup), whisk together the oil and milk.

    3. Add the oil mixture to the dry ingredients, and stir together with a fork until the flour is all moistened.

    4. Press the dough evenly into an un-greased 9-inch pie plate, covering the bottom and the sides. If you want to crimp the edges, go right ahead.

    5. In a small mixing bowl, mix the brown sugar, 1/4 cup cane sugar, and 2 teaspoons flour together.

    6. Then lightly press the brown sugar mixture into the crust, pressing into the bottom and sides. You may have a little bit left over.

    Custard Pie Filling:

    1. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the eggs, vanilla, caramel extract, milk, sugar, and salt. Don't let the mixture become too frothy; just make sure it's blended well.

    2. Pour the egg mixture into your pie crust.

    3. Sprinkle the top of the pie with the ground nutmeg.

    4. Bake at 350° F for about 45 minutes to 1 hour. You may want to use a pie shield to keep the edges of your pie from burning. When a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, the pie should be done.

    5. Remove the pie from the oven, and let it cool on a wire rack; it may sink just a bit.

    6. Store the pie in the refrigerator, and you may even want to chill overnight before serving. Serve alone or with whipped cream and fresh fruit.

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    How to make a Caramel Custard Pie with an easy shortcut pie crust and a brown sugar caramel twist. Delicious dessert and a family favorite recipe!
  • Grandma’s Homemade Yeast Rolls

    Grandma’s Homemade Yeast Rolls

    How to make Grandma’s homemade yeast rolls. Soft and buttery, these are easy yeast rolls for beginners, and a family favorite holiday dinner recipe. Enjoy fluffy dinner rolls at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter!

    Homemade dinner rolls are a staple for special occasions and holiday dinners in my family. My grandma made these old fashioned yeast rolls every Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. Sometimes we just make them for our weekly slow cooker pork roast!

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    Just baking up a batch of these golden beauties brings back so many memories. I learned to make this dinner rolls recipe from my mom, just like she learned from her mom.

    Why I Love Making My Grandma’s Yeast Rolls

    There are loads of reasons to love Grandma’s yeast rolls…

    • I’m not going to say this is a quick recipe because it’s definitely not, but I will say it’s easy. While the recipe is a bit time-consuming, and you do have the added time of waiting for the dough to rise, these are easy yeast rolls for beginners to make and a great recipe to use for learning purposes.
    • It’s definitely a recipe I cherish and one I’m passing down to my own boys, so that Grandma’s legacy lives on. My oldest makes these rolls even better than I do; when he bakes them, they always turn out so light and fluffy.
    • We make this recipe for dinner rolls with all our favorite Easter recipes, Thanksgiving recipes, and Christmas recipes, and sometimes in between. We have to pace ourselves, because some of us will eat rolls with every meal when we have them around.
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    Ingredients and Substitutions Notes

    Gather your ingredients before you get started.

    • Active Dry Yeast – While you can use instant yeast, I recommend using active dry yeast, which will ensure a longer rise time, and in turn, a batch of very soft, pillowy rolls. Whether you buy jars or packets of yeast, just know that 1 packet of yeast equals about 1 tablespoon.
    • Cane Sugar – You can also use granulated sugar
    • Warm Water – Not too hot, because you don’t want to kill the yeast. You want it slightly warm, so almost lukewarm.
    • Unsalted Butter – You can also sub shortening if you don’t have unsalted butter. My grandma actually used shortening; in fact, sometimes we would use regular shortening, and sometimes butter shortening (example: butter Crisco).
    • Large Eggs
    • All-Purpose Flour – I recommend using a really good unbleached all-purpose flour to make these rolls. You can also use a good bread flour. We’ll talk more about the differences below.
    • Sea Salt – I prefer using Redmond Fine Sea Salt.

    How to Make Grandma’s Homemade Yeast Rolls

    While there are a few steps to making dinner rolls from scratch, you’ll find the process is really pretty easy.

    Activate the Yeast

    1. Stir the yeast, sugar, and warm water in a glass measuring cup or small bowl.
    2. Set aside in a warm place to rise. It will bubble and rise up.

    Mix the Dough

    1. While waiting for the yeast mixture to rise, cream (or mix together) the sugar and unsalted butter in a large mixing bowl.
    2. Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
    3. Add the bubbly yeast mixture to the butter mixture, along with an additional 1 1/2 cups warm water.
    4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and salt.
    5. Gradually add the flour in, and mix well. For this step, I like to use the dough hook on my stand mixer.
    6. Turn the dough into a large greased bowl or stockpot, and let it rise to the top or almost to the top (it can take 2 to 3 hours to double in size). Keep the bowl or pan covered with a lightweight kitchen towel.

    How to Shape the Dinner Rolls

    1. Once the dough has risen, turn it out onto a floured surface. Coat generously with flour by turning and shaping. No kneading is necessary, though I still like to knead it a bit just for fun.
    2. Roll out the dough to about a 1 to 2 inch thickness.
    3. Then cut round rolls with a cup, glass, or biscuit cutter.
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    Bake the Rolls

    1. Place the rolls, side by side against each other, in greased baking pans, and let them rise (this will probably take another 1 to 2 hours).
    2. Bake the rolls for about 20 minutes (maybe a little longer) at 350°F. Halfway through baking, you may need to cover the rolls with foil, so they don’t brown too much before they bake through.
    3. When they’re done baking, remove the rolls from the oven and allow them to cool.

    What to Serve with Yeast Rolls

    Of course, I usually can’t resist enjoying a hot roll with warm melty butter. They’re so delicious, especially since I learned how to make salted butter; homemade butter is the best!

    Serve your delicious bread rolls with strawberry jam, apple butter, blackberry jam, or just plain butter. Better yet, dip your rolls in a bowl of delicious Instant Pot potato soup. Grandma’s rolls also make delicious steak and cheese sliders.

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    Expert Tips and Recipe FAQ’s

    Which is better for dinner rolls, all-purpose flour or bread flour?

    We’ve used both kinds of flour, and while I’ve always used all-purpose flour, my son always uses bread flour. It’s a personal preference we both have. However, here’s the truth, so you can decide which is best for you. Bread flour contains more protein, which equals more gluten, which equals more elasticity and stretchability. It’s especially good for making actual loaves of bread, baguettes, etc. All-purpose flour will create a tighter crumb; it’s also a great choice in roll recipes that require more butter and sugar, which both make a difference in the final texture of the bread when baked. King Arthur actually has a really great article about whether bread flour really does make a difference when baking bread. I encourage you to read it if you’d like to learn more.

    Why aren’t my yeast rolls light and fluffy?

    Dry, dense rolls can happen when we 1) add too much flour; or 2) don’t allow enough rise time. My grandma always wanted us to sift the flour at least 7 times while baking cakes and bread. While I’ve never done that, sifting does make a difference. And allowing that rise time so your rolls get big and puffy and pillowy soft makes a huge difference in the final baked bread roll.

    Why did my homemade rolls get hard?

    Probably over kneading. This recipe doesn’t require any kneading at all, so there’s no need to even worry about this.

    Should you brush yeast rolls before baking?

    Totally up to you, but I never have with this recipe. My oldest does. He likes a shiny golden top to his bread rolls. An egg yolk will help the rolls to brown, but you really don’t need any help with these rolls browning, as the oven temp will do just fine on its own; in fact, you may have to cover with foil to avoid too much browning. Egg white will give the shine. You can even brush with melted butter after baking for added flavor and a bit of shine.

    Can you freeze homemade rolls?

    Yes, you can. You can either freeze the shaped unbaked rolls, covered in an airtight baking pan; then thaw before baking as usual. Or you can freeze the baked rolls in an airtight container; then thaw and warm before serving.

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    Grandma’s Homemade Yeast Rolls

    How to make Grandma's homemade yeast rolls. Soft and buttery, easy yeast rolls for beginners, a family favorite holiday dinner recipe.

    • Glass Measuring Cup
    • Mixer
    • Large Mixing Bowl
    • Sifter
    • Rolling Pin
    • Stockpot
    • Biscuit Cutter
    • Baking Pans
    • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
    • 1 teaspoon cane sugar
    • 1/2 cup warm water
    • 2/3 cup cane sugar
    • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
    • 3 large eggs
    • 1 1/2 cups warm water
    • 6 cups all-purpose flour
    • 3 teaspoons sea salt

    1. Whisk together the yeast, sugar, and warm water in a glass measuring cup or small bowl. Set aside in a warm place to rise. It will bubble and rise up.

    2. While waiting for the yeast mixture to rise, cream (or mix together) the sugar and unsalted butter in a large mixing bowl.

    3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time.

    4. Add the bubbly yeast mixture to the butter mixture, along with an additional 1 1/2 cups warm water.

    5. In a separate bowl, sift the flour and salt together.

    6. Gradually add the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, and mix well. For this step, I like to use the dough hook on my stand mixer.

    7. Turn the dough into a large greased bowl or stockpot, and let it rise to the top or almost to the top (it can take 2 to 3 hours to double in size). Keep the bowl or pan covered with a lightweight kitchen towel.

    8. Once the dough has risen, turn it out onto a floured surface. Coat generously with flour by turning and shaping. No kneading is necessary, though I still like to knead it a bit just for fun.

    9. Roll out the dough to about a 1 to 2 inch thickness.

    10. Then cut round rolls with a cup, glass, or biscuit cutter.

    11. Place the rolls, side by side against each other, in greased baking pans, and let them rise (this will probably take another 1 to 2 hours).

    12. Pre-heat the oven to 350° F.

    13. Bake the rolls for about 20 minutes (maybe a little longer) at 350°F. Halfway through baking, you may need to cover the rolls with foil, so they don't brown too much before they bake through.

    14. When they're done baking, remove the rolls from the oven and allow them to cool. Of course, I usually can't resist enjoying a hot roll with warm melty butter. They're so delicious!

    *Grandma used shortening in her rolls; I prefer to use butter instead.

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  • How to Make Homemade Turkey Gravy

    How to Make Homemade Turkey Gravy

    Made with leftover turkey drippings and neck broth, homemade turkey gravy is a delicious side dish with turkey, mashed potatoes, and all the fixings!

    Homemade Turkey Gravy, like ham gravy at Christmas, is a staple side dish with Thanksgiving dinner. It just wouldn’t be the same without gravy to smother over our sliced turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes.

    How to make homemade turkey gravy to go along with your Thanksgiving and holiday dinner. Mashed potatoes just wouldn’t be the same without this delicious side dish.

    The main flavoring for the gravy comes directly from the turkey itself. So you’ll definitely want to keep in mind that if you brine your turkey or add a glaze of any kind, that flavoring will go into your gravy. For example, if you’re using a sweet brine, your gravy will be a little sweeter.

    It really only takes a few minutes to make homemade gravy, so it’s usually the last dish we make before we all sit down to eat. But it’s delicious and definitely worth the minimal effort.

    I’m definitely adding this to my favorite Thanksgiving Recipes and Christmas Recipes, where you’ll find all the Thanksgiving inspiration you need in one place.

    Use turkey drippings to make a delicious Homemade Turkey Gravy. Takes about 20 minutes to make, definitely worth the minimal effort. Perfect over turkey and mashed potatoes!

    Tips for how to make Homemade Turkey Gravy

    • Mix together the flour and water in a small mixing bowl.
    • Gradually whisk together the flour/water mixture with the neck broth and turkey drippings in a large saucepan on medium heat. Take your time to avoid any lumps in your gravy. It’s pretty much a given that you may have a few lumps, but you can minimize them by whisking the gravy.
    • Add salt and pepper to taste.
    • Continue whisking and stirring the gravy until it begins to thicken and is ready to serve.
    • Serve with turkey, mashed potatoes, and stuffing… The works!
    Use leftover turkey drippings to make a quick batch of Homemade Turkey Gravy to go with your holiday dinner. Delicious side dish recipe!

    Turkey gravy, like chicken gravy from bouillon and this ham gravy recipe, is great for dipping too, especially for dipping Leftover Turkey Stuffing Crescent Rolls. And you can use it in place of brown gravy in a mashed potato bowl.

    Looking for more Thanksgiving sides to add to your dinner menu?

    Homemade Cranberry Sauce

    Instant Pot Southern Green Beans

    Creamy Bacon Corn Casserole

    Apple Walnut Bread Stuffing

    Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Cauliflower

    And just in case you’re still looking for a turkey recipe, Maple Bourbon Brined Roasted Turkey is so good!

    Turkey Gravy also makes a very tasty addition to your next Baked Potato Bar.

    Tools you may need to make Homemade Turkey Gravy

    Mixing Bowl – for mixing together the flour and water.

    Large Saucepan – You’ll make the gravy in a saucepan on the stove. This recipe feeds a crowd, so you’ll need a larger pan.

    Whisk – Helps to minimize lumps in your gravy.

    Wooden Spoon – There’s nothing quite like a wooden spoon for stirring.

    Heat Resistant Spatula – Works well for stirring and scraping the sides of the pan.

    Gravy Boat – for serving.

    Print the recipe for Homemade Turkey Gravy

    Homemade Turkey Gravy

    Homemade Turkey Gravy, made with leftover turkey drippings and neck broth. Delicious side dish with turkey, mashed potatoes, and all the fixings!

    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup water
    • 1 cup neck broth
    • 1 cup turkey drippings
    • Salt (to taste)
    • Ground black pepper (to taste)

    1. Whisk together the flour and water in a small mixing bowl.

    2. Gradually whisk together the flour/water mixture with the neck broth and turkey drippings in a large saucepan on medium heat.

    3. Continue whisking and stirring the gravy until it begins to thicken and is ready to serve.
    4. Add salt and pepper, to taste.

    5. Serve with turkey, mashed potatoes, and stuffing.

    *Take your time whisking in the flour/water mixture to avoid any lumps in your gravy. It’s a given that you’ll have a few lumps, but you can minimize them by whisking the gravy.

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  • The Best Thanksgiving Recipes for Your Holiday Menu

    The Best Thanksgiving Recipes for Your Holiday Menu

    Thanksgiving recipes to add to your holiday dinner menu, including the best turkey ever, delicious side dish recipes, and scrumptious desserts!

    Thanksgiving brings back so many memories for me. Many of those memories revolve around all the different foods we enjoyed together on that one special day of the year.

    Thanksgiving recipes, including the best turkey ever with gravy, delicious side dish recipes like green beans, and scrumptious desserts like pumpkin gooey butter cake and apple crumb pie

    The smell of Grandma’s pumpkin pie baking in the oven and mulled cider simmering in the slow cooker, the taste of Grandma’s homemade rolls… It fills the senses, as well as the heart and soul.

    Of course, I love baking, so you’ll find quite a few baking recipes on this list. Who can resist dessert? All sorts of delicious desserts!

    The recipes I’ve included on this list will fill your Thanksgiving menu, whether you’re cooking for your family or making a huge Thanksgiving dinner to feed a crowd.

    Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes

    Here is a simple compilation of my favorite Thanksgiving recipes. This list has a little bit of something for everybody.

    Thanksgiving Main Dish Recipes

    Here are some of my favorite Thanksgiving main dishes. These simple dishes are perfect for holiday family gatherings!

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    Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes

    This list of family-favorite Thanksgiving sides is a great help in planning your family dinner. These recipes will not disappoint!

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    Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes

    Be sure to give these delicious Thanksgiving desserts a try. These easy recipes are bound for the dessert table.

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    Leftover Turkey Recipes

    With every holiday dinner, leftovers are inevitable. Fortunately, all is not a loss, and these recipes are a great way to use up all of that leftover turkey so that nothing goes to waste.

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  • Simple and Easy Classic Pecan Pie Recipe

    Simple and Easy Classic Pecan Pie Recipe

    How to make the best classic pecan pie recipe. Easy, old-fashioned, southern dessert with a gooey filling and homemade crust. Perfect for Thanksgiving!

    Southern pecan pie has become one of my favorite desserts this time of year. Like our favorite apple crumb pie, it’s always on the dessert table at Thanksgiving; and it’s usually a safe bet that my mom will have one sitting on her kitchen counter at different times throughout the year.

    whole southern pecan pie, baked in white pie plate, sitting on wood countertop

    It’s funny, ’cause when I was younger, I didn’t like your typical, classic pecan pie at all (or maybe I just thought I didn’t). But I’ve really grown to love it over the last few years.

    I don’t know which is my favorite, the crunchy pecans that float to the top or the delicious sweet, somewhat salty pie filling that gives pecan pie its unique flavor. Mmmm, it’s just so good!

    Also, pecan pie is so easy to make; it’s not one bit complicated. Make a crust, mix up the filling, pour it into the crust, and presto… It’s ready to bake.

    If you’re looking for more holiday recipes, you’ll find a whole slew of them on my lists of Thanksgiving Recipes  and Christmas Recipes.

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    WHERE CAN I FIND THE ACTUAL RECIPE CARD?

    If you’d rather skip all of my baking tips, important info for this recipe, and similar recipe ideas – and get straight to the recipe – just scroll down to the bottom, where you’ll find a printable recipe card.

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    INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED:

    Keep in mind, all of the ingredient amounts you’ll need are in the printable recipe card below.

    KITCHEN TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT YOU’LL NEED:

    Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer with Mixing Bowl

    Glass Measuring Cup – for measuring out liquids.

    Pie Plate 

    Pie Shield or Aluminum Foil – to keep the edges of your crust from burning.

    Baking Tester – Check whether your pie (or cake) is done.

    Wire Rack – for cooling the pie.

    Pie Server

    Coffee Maker with Coffee – Some of my favorite memories are dessert with my grandmother. She always loved a hot cup of coffee with her pie.

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    HOW TO MAKE PECAN PIE

    First things first, mix up a pie crust…

    MAKING THE PIE CRUST:

    You can make a more traditional roll-out pie crust or an easier shortcut no-roll pie crust. Chill the pie crust ’til you’re ready to pour in the filling.

    MAKING PECAN PIE FILLING:

    1. Using a mixer, cream together the butter and sugar. And by cream, I mean mix together really well until it becomes a creamy mixture.
    2. Lightly beat the eggs together. Then mix them into the butter/sugar mixture.
    3. Add dark corn syrup and vanilla to the mixture, mixing well.
    4. Then stir in the pecans by hand.

    Then just pour the pie filling into your unbaked pie crust. Bake the pie according to the instructions in the recipe card below. Learn how to prevent pie crust from burning.

    Serve with a creamy delicious dollop of whipped cream!

    slice of classic pecan pie with whipped cream on white plate with fork

    BAKING TIPS FOR SOUTHERN PECAN PIE

    • You may want to use a pie shield or a strip of aluminum foil to keep the edges of your pie crust from getting too dark or burning.
    • When your pie is fully cooked through, remove it from the oven and cool on a wire rack.

    HOW TO TELL WHEN PECAN PIE IS DONE

    You can use a toothpick, table knife, or cake tester to see if your pie is done, but being that this is more of a custard pie, you may still see a slight bit of residue on your tester.

    You can also check the internal temperature with a cooking thermometer. It should be at least 200° F.

    When you go to take it out of the oven, your pie should be fairly firm. If it’s more than slightly jiggly, it needs more time in the oven.

    It’s a delicate balance between under-baking and over-baking when it comes to pecan pie. On the other hand, you don’t want it to be uncooked in the middle; on the other hand, you don’t want it to crack and be too dry.

    MORE PIE RECIPES YOU MAY ENJOY:

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    Classic Pecan Pie

    How to make the best classic pecan pie recipe. Easy, old-fashioned, southern dessert with a gooey filling and homemade crust. Perfect for Thanksgiving!

    • 1 pie crust
    • 3 tablespoons salted butter (softened)
    • 1 cup cane sugar
    • 3 large eggs
    • 1/2 cup dark corn syrup
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 1/2 cups pecans (halved or sliced)

    1. Chill the pie crust, rolled out and prepared in a 9-inch pie plate, 'til you're ready to add the filling.

    2. Pre-heat the oven to 450° F.

    3. In a large mixing bowl, cream (or mix) together the butter and sugar.

    4. In a separate smaller bowl, lightly beat the eggs together.

    5. Then mix the eggs into the butter/sugar mixture.

    6. Add the dark corn syrup and vanilla to the mixture, mixing well.

    7. Stir in the pecans by hand.

    8. Pour the pie filling into the unbaked pie crust.

    9. Bake the pie at 450° F for about 10 minutes. Then reduce the heat to 350° F, and bake an additional 30 minutes.

    10. When the pie is fully cooked through, remove it from the oven and cool on a wire rack.

    11. Serve each slice with a creamy delicious dollop of whipped cream.

    *You can make a more traditional roll-out pie crust (link in the ingredients above) or an easier shortcut no-roll pie crust.

    9. You may want to use a pie shield or a strip of aluminum foil to keep the edges of your pie crust from getting too dark or burning.

    10. You can use a toothpick, table knife, or cake tester to see if your pie is done, but being that this is more of a custard pie, you may still see a slight bit of residue on your tester. You can also check the internal temperature with a cooking thermometer. It should be at least 200° F. When you go to take it out of the oven, your pie should be fairly firm. If it’s more than slightly jiggly, it needs more time in the oven. It’s a delicate balance between under-baking and over-baking when it comes to pecan pie. On one hand, you don’t want it to be uncooked in the middle; on the other hand, you don’t want it to crack and be too dry.

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  • Instant Pot Southern Green Beans

    Instant Pot Southern Green Beans

    Southern Green Beans, made with bacon, onion, and ground beef in the Instant Pot. Delicious side dish recipe, perfect for holidays or weeknight meals.

    Southern Green Beans are the most flavorful green beans you’ll ever enjoy. With bacon, onion, and ground beef, the flavors are incredible. Pressure cooked in the Instant Pot, they’re so tender and delicious, not to mention easy to make. And they pair really well with a Crock Pot pork roast or even baked chicken drums!

    Southern Green Beans, made with bacon, onion, and ground beef in the Instant Pot. Delicious side dish recipe, perfect for holidays or weeknight meals.

    They’re reminiscent of the green beans my grandma used to make for every single holiday get together. Also, the fact that I live in Arkansas… That warrants a Southern recipe or two, right? I think so.

    This recipe really only uses 6 ingredients, so it’s a pretty simple recipe. The most work is cooking up the bacon and ground beef beforehand. Otherwise, just throw all the ingredients in the Instant Pot, give them a stir, pop the lid on, and cook.

    Serve up a helping of Instant Pot Southern Green Beans for Thanksgiving or a weeknight meal. Incredible flavor, cooked with bacon and ground beef. So delicious!

    Meaning you can throw it all together and walk away and focus on doing something else (like play a quick game with the kids or keep the laundry going). 

    Tips for how to make Instant Pot Southern Green Beans

    • Chop a medium sized onion.
    • Cook ground beef and onion together in a large skillet.
    • Meanwhile, also cook bacon in another large skillet.
    • When ground beef/onion mixture is done, drain well.
    • Crumble bacon.
    • Add frozen green beans, ground beef/onion mixture, crumbled bacon, salt, pepper, and water to the Instant Pot.
    • Give it all a good stir.
    • Place lid on the Instant Pot.
    • Cook on Manual for 25 minutes. Allow the Instant Pot to naturally release.
    • Serve while warm. We’ve eaten this as both a side dish and a main dish. So good!
    How to make the most delicious Southern Green Beans in the Instant Pot. Full of flavor and cooked with bacon.

    More side dish recipes you may enjoy…

    You may also want to check out my list of The Best Thanksgiving Recipes for Your Holiday Menu and The Best Christmas Recipes for Your Holiday Celebrations for plenty more inspiration. And if you’re wondering what to make for Easter dinner, I’ve gotcha covered.

    Tools you may need to make Instant Pot Southern Green Beans

    Cutting Board and Knife – for chopping the onions and crumbling the bacon.
    Large Skillet – You’ll need to cook both the ground beef and the bacon.
    Wood Spatula – Use for cooking the ground beef.
    Instant Pot – We have the 6-Quart Instant Pot, without the yogurt function. We love it.
    Serving Bowl – This will allow for easier (and prettier) serving than just from the Instant Pot.

    Make Southern Green Beans in the Instant Pot. Pressure cooked to perfection. Bacon, onion, and ground beef give added flavor for a delicious side dish recipe everyone will love!

    Instant Pot Southern Green Beans

    Southern Green Beans, made with bacon, onion, and ground beef in the Instant Pot. Delicious side dish recipe, perfect for holidays or weeknight meals.

    • Large Skillet
    • Instant Pot
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 medium onion (minced)
    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 36 ounces frozen green beans
    • 6 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 cup water

    1. Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat.

    2. Stir the minced onion into the olive oil and sauté 'til the onion is translucent, about 3-5 minutes.

    3. Mix the ground beef together with the onion in the skillet and cook.

    4. When the ground beef mixture is done, drain well.

    5. Add the ground beef mixture, frozen green beans, crumbled bacon, salt, pepper, and water to the Instant Pot.

    6. Give it all a good stir.

    7. Place the lid on the Instant Pot, set the vent to "Sealed," and cook on Manual (or Pressure Cook) for 15 minutes. Allow the Instant Pot to naturally release.

    8. Serve while warm and enjoy!
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  • Apple Walnut Bread Stuffing

    Apple Walnut Bread Stuffing

    Apple Walnut Bread Stuffing – An easy, traditional, old-fashioned, homemade stuffing recipe. Simple ingredients in a delicious Thanksgiving side everyone will love!

    Apple Walnut Bread Stuffing will most definitely be on our Thanksgiving (and maybe even Christmas) table this year. This is the first stuffing I’ve ever made, and it came together in a most delicious way! And you don’t have to make it for the holidays; It also pairs really well with our weekly slow cooker pork roast!

    How to make Apple Walnut Bread Stuffing with simple, delicious ingredients. Perfect Thanksgiving side dish the whole family will love. Easy recipe!

    While I grew up on both bread “dressing” (as my grandma called it… It was “dressing”) and my mom’s cornbread stuffing, Dan grew up eating bread stuffing. It’s his favorite kind of stuffing. So, I really wanted to try and create something similar to what he was used to.

    The ingredients for this are really simple, but it really is so flavorful… The most expensive ingredient will likely be the walnuts. Thankfully, you don’t need a lot of them.

    And stuffing is really not that hard to make. I don’t know why I thought it was going to be a long, drawn-out, complicated process. Because it’s totally not.

    Make a classic Thanksgiving side dish with this old-fashioned homemade recipe for Apple Walnut Bread Stuffing. Delicious stuffing recipe that’s also easy to make!

    And if you have leftover stuffing, you can totally make these delicious leftover turkey stuffing crescent roll appetizers and leftover ham and stuffing crescent rolls for your holiday party!

    Tips for how to make Apple Walnut Bread Stuffing

    1. Pre-heat the oven to 350°.
    2. Cube 1 whole loaf of bread and set aside.
    3. Wash the celery and apples.
    4. Chop the celery, onion, and apples.
    5. Melt the butter in a skillet.
    6. Sauté the celery, onion, and apples in the butter for about 5 minutes.
    7. Mix the sautéed mixture with the cubed bread in a large bowl, making sure all of the bread is moistened.
    8. Add sage, parsley, salt, and pepper to the mixture. Stir well.
    9. Finally, add the walnuts to the mixture and mix well.
    10. Spray a large casserole dish, preferably a 13″x9″ dish with cooking spray.
    11. Add the stuffing mixture to the dish.
    12. Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes.
    13. Cover with foil and bake an additional 15 minutes.
    14. Remove from the oven, and serve while warm.

    It pairs deliciously well with Maple Bourbon Brined Roasted Turkey or a Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham.

    Easy recipe for Apple Walnut Bread Stuffing, classic, delicious, homemade side dish recipe for your Thanksgiving table.

    Looking for more Thanksgiving side dish recipes?

    Cranberry Sauce Recipe

    Green Beans Casserole

    Creamy Bacon Corn Casserole

    Easy Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Cauliflower

    Creamy Mashed Potatoes

    Homemade Ham Gravy

    Homemade Turkey Gravy

    Instant Pot Southern Green Beans

    Grandma’s Homemade Dinner Rolls

    Honey Glazed Carrots with Rosemary

    You’ll find plenty more inspiration on my lists of favorite Thanksgiving Recipes and Christmas Recipes, as well as our favorite apple recipes!

    Tools you may need to make Apple Walnut Bread Stuffing

    Cutting Board – for cubing the bread.

    Bread Knife – for cubing the bread.

    Iron Skillet – for sautéing the vegetables.

    Wood Spatula – for sautéing the vegetables.

    Large Mixing Bowl – for mixing up the stuffing.

    Herbs – You’ll need sage and parsley.

    Walnuts – to add into the stuffing mixture.

    Casserole Dish – for baking the stuffing.

    Aluminum Foil – for covering while baking.

    Apple Walnut Stuffing

    Apple Walnut Bread Stuffing, an easy, traditional, old-fashioned, homemade recipe. Simple ingredients in a delicious Thanksgiving side everyone will love!

    • 1 loaf bread
    • 3 stalks celery (chopped)
    • 1/2 large onion (minced)
    • 1 cup apples (chopped)
    • 8 tablespoons salted butter
    • 1 teaspoon ground sage
    • 1 teaspoon parsley
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 cup chopped walnuts

    1. Pre-heat the oven to 350° F.

    2. Cube 1 whole loaf of bread and set aside.
    3. Melt the butter in a skillet.
    4. Sauté the celery, onion, and apples in the butter for about 5 minutes.
    5. Mix the sautéed mixture with the cubed bread in a large bowl, making sure all of the bread is moistened.
    6. Add sage, parsley, salt, and pepper to the mixture. Stir well.
    7. Finally, add the walnuts to the mixture and mix well.

    8. Spray a large 9×13 casserole dish with cooking spray.

    9. Add the stuffing mixture to the dish.

    10. Bake uncovered at 350° F for about 20 minutes.

    11. Cover with foil and bake an additional 15 minutes.
    12. Remove from the oven, and serve while warm.

     

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  • Maple Bourbon Brined Roasted Turkey

    Maple Bourbon Brined Roasted Turkey

    How to make a perfectly cooked, moist, delicious maple bourbon brined roasted turkey for dinner and holiday celebrations.

    Maple Bourbon Brined Roasted Turkey is hands down the best turkey I’ve ever had. Better than deep fried even. It’s so moist and packed full of delicious flavor. And it’s definitely going on my list of favorite Thanksgiving Recipes and Christmas Recipes, along with my favorite slow cooker pork roast.

    How to make a perfectly cooked, moist, delicious Maple Bourbon Brined Roasted Turkey. My favorite turkey recipe ever.

    My husband Dan is the guru behind this recipe. He showed me how to make it for the purposes of this recipe (and Thanksgiving, which is right around the corner).

    Brining a turkey isn’t difficult at all… Basically, if you have a food grade bucket and a few ingredients, you’re in business. I could see myself doing this to roast chicken too because it’s just so delicious!

    One of my favorite things about cooking a turkey is the leftovers it gives. Enough to make this wonderfully cheesy turkey casserole with pasta.

    The best turkey for both weeknight meals and holiday dinners. Maple Bourbon Brined Roasted Turkey is so moist and delicious.

    Tips for how to make Maple Bourbon Brined Roasted Turkey

    • Prepare the turkey by removing the neck, gizzards, etc. Rinse with water.
    • To a food grade 5 gallon bucket, add hot water, onion, garlic, the peel of an orange, brown sugar, real maple syrup, bourbon, peppercorns, whole cloves, melted butter, kosher salt, ground sage, poultry seasoning, bay leaves, and ice. Stir well.
    • Place the turkey down in the mixture.
    • Cover the bucket with a lid and place in the refrigerator for 12-24 hours or longer. If you don’t have enough fridge room, you could pack the bucket with ice.
    • Once it’s brined, remove the turkey from the bucket and rinse with cold water, inside and out.
    • Rub the turkey with a thin coat of real maple syrup.
    • Place in a roasting pan, uncovered, for roasting.
    • Roast at 350° until the internal temperature is at 165° or higher. Base your cooking time on the size of your turkey; for example, we cooked a smaller turkey in about 3 hours. Cooking time will differ per turkey.
    • Once the turkey is done, remove from the oven.
    • Carve the turkey and serve it up with homemade turkey gravy!
    How to brine and roast a deliciously moist turkey that’s perfect for family meals and holiday dinners like Thanksgiving. Maple Bourbon Brined Roasted Turkey is so full of flavor!

    Leftover turkey makes the most delicious appetizers too, like these Leftover Turkey Stuffing Crescent Rolls. Yum!

    Looking for side dish recipes to go with your turkey?

    Apple Walnut Bread Stuffing

    Homemade Cranberry Relish

    Homemade Turkey Gravy

    Instant Pot Southern Green Beans

    Cheesy Corn Casserole

    Green Beans Casserole

    Honey Glazed Carrots with Rosemary

    Maybe you’d rather have ham or pork chops for dinner? You’ll love our Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham and our Maple Pork Chops with Apples and Onions.

    Tools you may need to brine and roast a turkey

    Food Grade Bucket with Gamma Seal Lid – Perfect for brining a turkey.

    Real Maple Syrup – You’ll need this for both the brine and a rub. Of course, it’s delicious on pancakes too.
    Brine Ingredients – You’ll need Peppercorns, Whole Cloves, Ground Sage, Poultry Seasoning, and Bay Leaves.

    Roasting Pan – for roasting the turkey.

    Meat Thermometer – This will help you know what the internal temperature of the turkey is. We use ours all the time.

    Grill Armor Oven Gloves – We’ve mentioned these in a few of our live videos; I love using these.

    Carving Set – to carve the turkey before serving.

    Serving Platter – for serving.

    Maple Bourbon Roasted Turkey

    How to make a perfectly cooked, moist, delicious, maple bourbon roasted turkey for dinner and holiday celebrations. Perfect recipe for Thanksgiving dinner!

    • 15 pounds turkey
    • 1 1/2 gallons hot water
    • 1 large yellow onion (chopped)
    • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
    • 1 whole orange peel
    • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
    • 1 1/8 cups maple syrup
    • 3/4 cup bourbon
    • 2 tablespoons black peppercorns
    • 1 tablespoon whole cloves
    • 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
    • 3/4 cup kosher salt
    • 1 tablespoon ground sage
    • 1/4 cup poultry seasoning
    • 4 bay leaves (crumbled)
    • 4 pounds ice

    1. Prepare the turkey by removing the neck, gizzards, etc, and rinse with water.

    2. To a food grade 5 gallon bucket, add the hot water, onion, garlic, orange peel, brown sugar, 1 cup of maple syrup, bourbon, peppercorns, whole cloves, melted butter, kosher salt, ground sage, poultry seasoning, bay leaves, and ice. Stir well.

    3. Place the turkey down in the mixture.

    4. Cover the bucket with a lid and place in the refrigerator for 12-24 hours or longer. If you don't have enough fridge room, you can pack the bucket with ice.

    5. Once it’s brined, remove the turkey from the bucket and rinse with cold water, inside and out.

    6. Rub the turkey with a thin coat of real maple syrup (the extra 1/8 cup).

    7. Place the turkey in a roasting pan, uncovered, for roasting.

    8. Roast at 350° F until the internal temperature of your turkey is 165° F or higher. Base your cook time on the size of your turkey; cook time will differ per turkey.

    9. Once the turkey is done, remove from the oven.

    10. Carve the turkey and serve! 

    Recipe adapted from Traeger.

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  • Instant Pot Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake

    Instant Pot Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake

    Instant Pot pumpkin spice cheesecake is an easy fall and holiday dessert recipe with a graham cracker crust, full of delicious fall flavors.

    Pumpkin Cheesecake is one of those “to die for” desserts… Dessert that makes the taste buds tingle and satisfies those cravings for creamy delicious cheesecake.

    How to make Instant Pot Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake. Delicious fall and holiday dessert recipe with a buttery graham cracker crust.

    I am a cheesecake fangirl. If I get to choose a dessert when we’re out to eat and cheesecake is on the menu, you can bet I’m ordering cheesecake. My favorite is white chocolate raspberry cheesecake, and I love strawberry swirl cheesecake too.

    When you add pumpkin spice and all the flavors of fall to my favorite dessert… Well, I may just swoon.

    When I first tried creating this recipe, my first attempt was somewhat of a fail. It turned out more like pumpkin spice pudding than pumpkin spice cheesecake. But I didn’t give up, and my second attempt won.

    Perfect for the Thanksgiving dessert table, Instant Pot Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake is oh so delicious. So creamy and super easy to make!

    The fact that it’s made in the Instant Pot just adds an element of fun to the recipe. I LOVE cooking with my Instant Pot because the possibilities are truly endless.

    Tips for Making Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake in the Instant Pot

    This recipe creates enough filling for 2 smaller cheesecakes. If you have a larger Instant Pot (ours is smaller, a 6-quart), you could make 1 larger cheesecake with a larger graham cracker crust with this recipe.

    1. Crush the graham crackers, using a Ziploc bag and a rolling pin.
    2. Mix the graham crackers together with melted butter.
    3. Spray your springform pan with cooking spray; then press the mixture into the pan. Place in the freezer ’til you’re ready to add the filling.
    4. Mix together softened cream cheese, sugar, and brown sugar with a mixer.
    5. Add vanilla and almond extract, mixing well.
    6. Crack 1 whole egg and 1 egg yolk into the mixture.
    7. Add pumpkin puree, along with sour cream, mixing well.
    8. Make your own pumpkin pie spice, including cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg.
    9. Finally, mix in a tablespoon of flour and the salt.
    10. Pour the cheesecake filling into your crust.
    11. Add 1 1/2 cups water to the bottom of your pressure cooker.
    12. Cover the cheesecake pan with foil, and place the pan inside your Instant Pot.
    13. Set to Manual and cook for 30 minutes.
    14. When the Instant Pot is done and it’s naturally released, remove the cheesecake, keep covered, and place in the fridge for a few hours (or even overnight). Let it chill thoroughly.
    15. Then it’s ready to serve. I suggest serving it with a li’l whipped cream.
    Easy recipe for Instant Pot Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake, a deliciously creamy fall and holiday dessert with all the flavors of fall.

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    Tools you may need to make Instant Pot Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake

    Instant Pot – We have the 6-quart pot (without the yogurt function).

    Rolling Pin – for crushing the graham crackers.

    6-Inch Springform Pan – This size will easily fit down into the Instant Pot.

    KitchenAid Stand Mixer – I use mine for pretty much everything I bake.

    Vanilla Extract and Almond Extract – for added flavor in the cheesecake

    Spices – You’ll need Cinnamon, Ginger, Cloves, and Nutmeg.

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    Instant Pot Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake

    Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake, made in the Instant Pot. Easy fall and holiday dessert recipe with a graham cracker crust, full of delicious fall flavors.

    • 8 graham crackers
    • 5 tablespoons salted butter (melted)
    • 16 ounces cream cheese
    • 1/4 cup cane sugar
    • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 large egg yolk
    • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
    • 2 tablespoons sour cream
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
    • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
    • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    1. Crush the graham crackers, using a Ziploc bag and a rolling pin.
    2. Mix the graham crackers together with the melted butter.
    3. Spray your springform pan with cooking spray; then press the mixture into the pan. Place in the freezer ’til you’re ready to add the filling.
    4. Mix together the softened cream cheese, sugar, and brown sugar with a mixer. 

    5. Add the vanilla and almond extract, mixing well. 

    6. Add 1 whole egg and 1 egg yolk to the mixture. 
    7. Add pumpkin puree, along with sour cream, mixing well. 

    8. Mix in the spices, including the cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg.

    9. Finally, mix in a tablespoon of flour and the salt.
    10. Pour the cheesecake filling into your crust.
    11. Add 1 1/2 cups water to the bottom of your pressure cooker.
    12. Cover the cheesecake pan with foil, and place the pan inside your Instant Pot.
    13. Set to Manual and cook for 30 minutes.

    14. When the Instant Pot is done and it's naturally released, allow it to cool completely.

    15. Then cover the cheesecake and place it in the fridge to chill for at least 6 hours, or overnight.

    16. Slice and serve. I suggest serving it with a li'l whipped cream on top.

    *This recipe creates enough filling for 2 smaller cheesecakes. If you have a larger Instant Pot (ours is smaller, a 6-quart), you could make 1 larger cheesecake with this recipe; just add a few more graham crackers and a little more butter to the crust mixture.

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    Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake, made in the Instant Pot. Easy fall and holiday dessert recipe with a graham cracker crust, full of delicious fall flavors.
    I just love Instant Pot Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake. Fall and holiday dessert recipe, easy to make, buttery graham cracker crust, filled with delicious fall flavors!