We all know homemade pumpkin pie is the king of Thanksgiving desserts! The secret ingredient to making THE best pumpkin pie filling ever is brown butter. Plus, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and a whole can of pumpkin. We never have leftover pumpkin pie when we make this recipe! We Love Homemade Pumpkin Pie I…
Continue ReadingThe Best Mashed Potato Casserole
Mashed potatoes are good… but have you tried mashed potato casserole?! This casserole dish is so easy and the perfect side dish for special holiday meals like Thanksgiving! Russet potatoes make our mashed potato base, then we pour them into a baking dish, top with cheese and bacon, and bake! You can sprinkle with chives…
Continue ReadingThe Best Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits
With the holidays right around the corner, my homemade buttermilk biscuits are sure to be in heavy rotation! Golden brown and ultra flaky, these biscuits rise sky high! I love these freshly baked, but they freeze great when stored in an airtight freezer bag! Just cut the dough, freeze until solid, then store in a…
Continue ReadingAll Butter Pie Crust Recipe
Say hello to your new favorite pie crust! This flaky crust is my go-to for all my pie recipes like cherry pie, pumpkin pie, or apple pie! The pie dough is easy to work with and roll out with a rolling pin. And you can blind bake this homemade pie crust or bake right away, depending on…
Continue ReadingApple Hand Pies
The best apple hand pies have homemade pie crust and a richly spiced brown sugar apple pie filling… plus, they look like mini apples! Brush the top of the pie dough with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar for a golden brown and flaky crust. Store bought pie dough or even puff pastry will…
Continue ReadingGourmet Green Bean Casserole
We load our gourmet green bean casserole with bacon, Gruyère, and caramelized onions. Then topped with crispy fried onions, and bake golden brown! No canned cream of mushroom soup (or cream of celery) required. This is the holy grail of green bean casseroles, and basically heaven in a baking dish! Gourmet Green Bean Casserole Recipe…
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