What makes this apple pie recipe different from the rest? Cooking the apple pie filling with warm spices and an apple cider reduction adds TONS of fresh apple flavor! And all-butter pie crust creates a buttery crust that is golden brown and so delicious! You can make the pie dough and apple pie filling in…
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Secret Ingredient Pumpkin Pie Recipe
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…
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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…
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Ditch the cream of mushroom soup and make this cheesy bacon green casserole instead! You’ll blanch fresh green beans but instead of creamy mushroom sauce, use my cheesy bacon sauce. Crispy fried onions and golden brown bacon on top make this a huge hit on Thanksgiving. Famous Green Bean Casserole Recipe Let’s talk iconic Thanksgiving…
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Elevate your macaroni and cheese game by adding bacon, caramelized onions, and gruyère cheese. After mixing the cooked macaroni with creamy cheese sauce you’ll top with bread crumbs and bake until golden brown. The perfect comfort food side-dish for special occasions like Thanksgiving and Christmas. Homemade Mac and Cheese: Comfort Food We all have our…
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