My "Made From Scratch" Thanksgiving Recipes

 

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and I will be the first to admit that I take store bought short cuts where I can on certain items like stuffing, cranberry sauce, and even sometimes the desserts. That being said, there are a few dishes that I make every year from scratch. Always have, always will. To me, they are worth the effort and I’d like to share our family recipes with you today! My favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner is the starches. Forget the turkey and pass me the rolls and potatoes. These rolls are to die for. You can make them in your kitchen aid or knead them by hand, but using a bread maker to make your dough is such a time saver when you have so many other items to make.

 

 

 

Bread Maker Rolls

 

1 c. warm water
2 T. “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter” (sticks)

1 egg

3 1/4 c. flour

1/4 c. sugar

1 tsp. salt

1 T. yeast
Extra “I can’t Believe It’s Not Butter” (for brushing on rolls)

 

Place all ingredients into bread machine. Select dough cycle. Allow to run entire cycle. Dump out onto lightly floured surface. Divide dough into roll pieces. I make 3-4" balls and usually get 15 in a batch. Place on greased baking sheet. Cover and let raise 40 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees for 18 minutes or until rolls have browned on the bottom.

 

Brush with melted “I can’t Believe It’s Not Butter”

 

 

 

 

My husband taught me how to make the best mashed potatoes when we were dating. His trick was adding garlic. I hope you enjoy these as much as we do.

 

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

 

2.5 lbs. potatoes, peeled and cubed

1 tsp. kosher salt

¼ c. “I can’t Believe It’s Not Butter” (sticks)

4 cloves garlic, minced

½ c. + milk

 

In a medium sauce pan, add potatoes and enough water to cover them. Add kosher salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until just past fork tender. 12-15 minutes. While potatoes are boiling, heat “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter” in a small pan. Add garlic and sautee until soft. DO NOT burn it, which is easy to do. Drain potatoes and return to pan. Mash with a potato masher. Add garlic/”I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter” mixture and milk. Beat with electric hand mixer until smooth. If you need more milk, add it 2 T. at a time, beating in between.

Serves 6

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