Mashed potatoes andsweet potatoeshave become nearly as identifiable with Thanksgiving asturkey.
Part of the reason that mashed potatoes have ended up on traditionalThanksgivingmenus can be attributed to Sarah Josepha Hale.
Thanksgiving became an official national holiday in 1863, and potatoes have been a mainstay since.
But if you’re looking for a twist on the traditional, here are some yummy options.
And if it’s good enough for the morning show queen, it’s good enough for us!
Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees.
Then sprinkle with 1/3 cup of Parmesan cheese and 1 cup of grated Gruyere cheese.
Finally, pour in two cups of heavy cream over everything.
Cover in aluminum foil and cook for one hour.
Here’s a healthier spin on a sweet potato side dish that will pair perfectly with turkey.
This Sweet Potato Casserole fromThe Modern Properwill hit the spot this holiday season.
Preheat the oven to 375.
Peel and slice five large sweet potatoes into 1/8 inch slices using a mandolin.
Add the sweet potato slices and toss until coated.
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
Add cold water until the potatoes are covered by two inches.
Drain, then put the potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet.
Coat them with 3 tablespoons of room temperature duck fat and roast for 25-30 minutes.
While they’re roasting, slice six scallions diagonally into 1/2 inch pieces.
