Thanksgiving 🦃

Mashed Potatoes  

(Wednesday prep: I double the batch using #10 potatoes. Peel, dice and rinse off the starch. Cover with plastic wrap until ready to boil.)

5 pounds potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1 or 2 inch pieces

1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter

1/2 cup sour cream

1/3 cup milk, or to taste

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

1. Fill a large stock pot with plenty of water. Add the chopped potatoes and make sure the water covers them.
2. Bring to a boil, covered, over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and continue boiling for about 20-25 minutes, until the potatoes are fork tender.
3. Drain the potatoes and return to the pot.
4. Add 1/2 cup butter. Mash with a potato masher or mixer until they are as smooth as you like them.
5. Stir in sour cream, milk, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, seasoning salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. All seasonings are to taste. Cover and set aside.

Easy Turkey Gravy

Ingredients: 

1/4 cup Turkey drippings

1/4 cup butter

1/4 cup cornstarch

2 cups broth 

Salt and pepper to taste

Steps: 

In a saucepan, melts butter and turkey dripping, then, add cornstarch. Mix well and let the cornstarch turns a litte brown. Add the broth. Mix well. Let it boils in low medium heat. Continue stirring till you find your right consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

Links to recipes we use when preparing for Thanksgiving Day 

Cranberry Sauce 

http://recipesfromtheheart-jennifer.blogspot.com/2022/11/miscellaneous-relish-cranberpy-opange.html?m=1

Ranch Ball

http://recipesfromtheheart-jennifer.blogspot.com/2022/11/bacon-ranch-cheese-ball.html?m=1

Veggie Tray

Carrot, broccoli, cauliflower, cucumber, olive, cheese sticks)

Ranch dip 

Shopping lists 

Turkey (I get a 22 pound)

Turkey roasting bag 

Stuffing (2 boxes)

Ranch dip mix

Olives

10 lbs Potatoes 

Carrots 

Cucumber 

Cheddar Cheese (shredded and sliced into sticks)

Sour cream (2)

Butter 

Cream Cheese (2-3)

Raspberry Jalapeño Jam

Wheat Thins 

Triscuits (Original/ Smoked Gouda)

Wednesday Prep

*Turkey- rinse and pat dry with paper towels, spread butter all over, place in floured baking bag. Place on roasting tray with rack.

*Put together veggie tray and dip.

*Cranberry sauce- Nana makes ours 

*Potatoes- Wash, peel and cut into small cubes.