It’s that time of year to start your search for the perfect Thanksgiving dishes. Your social media will explode with the best ways to prep your turkey or spice up that stuffing. Tables will be set with the most divine décor only Pinterest can create. But, this time of year is already so much for the busy mom. We don’t have time to deep dive into the newest ways to revamp those dishes or the latest table setting. Let’s keep it simple, shall we? You can start pinning the latest and greatest, or you can check out these easy Thanksgiving recipes that will wow all your guests seated around the table.
The Stuffing
Traditional Cornbread Stuffing
1 lb. breakfast sausage
4 packages of cornbread
2 onion, chopped
2 green bell pepper, chopped
3-4 stalks of celery chopped
1 carton of low sodium chicken stock
1 stick of butter
Salt and pepper, to taste
Cook cornbread per instructions and let cool. While the cornbread is cooling, cook the sausage and drain. Next, cook the veggies in butter until soft. Pro tip: look for these veggies pre-cut at your local grocery store.
Crumble the cornbreads in a large bowl then add sausage and veggies. Mix thoroughly. Once these ingredients are fully mixed, pour in chicken stock until moist (roughly 3/4 of the carton). Season with salt and pepper.
Spread in a 9×13 pan and warm in the oven. If needed, add the remaining chicken stock before serving. You can also freeze or refrigerate until needed. You can then warm in the oven before serving then moisten with the chicken stock.
The Corn
Corn Cake
1 15 oz. can creamed corn
1 15 oz. can whole corn
8 oz. sour cream
2 eggs
1/2 Cup butter
2 Tbsp. Sugar
1 8.5 oz. package of corn muffin mix
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Grease a 9×13 pan and pour in mixture. Bake at 350 for 35-45 minutes.
The Salad
Broccoli Salad
1 Head of broccoli
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup diced red onion
8 cooked bacon slices
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
Dressing
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
Stir the dressing ingredients together well. Toss it all together, add a bit salt and pepper, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
The Bread
Sausage Bread
1 lb. hot or mild bulk sausage
2 cups Bisquick
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup sour cream
1 beaten egg
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 small pepper each, red and green (chopped)
1/2 t. each of salt, black pepper, and garlic powder
1/2 cup chopped onion
Brown sausage and vegetables then drain. Add cheeses, egg, and seasonings. Make batter of Bisquick, milk, and sour cream. Gently stir sausage mixture into batter. Put in greased 9 x 12 (dark) pan. Bake at 350 for 35 minutes then cool and cut into squares. Note: this dish also serves a great breakfast option!
The Dessert
Pumpkin Supreme
1 can pumpkin
1 can evaporated milk
4 eggs
1 ½ cups of sugar
1 tsp of cloves
1 tsp of ginger
1 tsp of cinnamon
Pecans
Mix all of the above ingredients into a bowl and pour into a 9inch x 13 inch pan.
Sprinkle on the mixture:
One box of yellow cake and chopped pecans. Top with 1 1/2 sticks of butter. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes.
Moms, quit scrolling, saving, and pinning. These non-Pinterest easy Thanksgiving recipes are meant for simplicity not to mention they are tried and true dishes your guests will love. Forget the changes to the traditional foods we love each year and stick to what we know – feeding the bellies of those we love most. And keeping it simple for the chef who does it all.
Happy Thanksgiving, Houston Moms!
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