Cheesy corn casserole for a crowd: two kinds of corn, sour cream and cheddar in one 9×13. Bake to 165°F, then hold it at 140°F or above, per USDA FSIS.
Southern Baked Mac and Cheese
Southern baked mac and cheese with a cheddar custard that sets into creamy squares. Serves 12. Bake to 165°F per USDA FSIS. Make-ahead and potluck tips.
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Cheesy Corn Casserole (Potluck-Friendly)
Cheesy corn casserole for a crowd: two kinds of corn, sour cream and cheddar in one 9×13. Bake to 165°F, then hold it at 140°F or above, per USDA FSIS.
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Southern Baked Mac and Cheese
Southern baked mac and cheese with a cheddar custard that sets into creamy squares. Serves 12. Bake to 165°F per USDA FSIS. Make-ahead and potluck tips.
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Dutch Apple Pie with Crumb Topping
Dutch apple pie with a thick brown-sugar crumb topping and a spiced, precooked apple filling that won’t shrink. Keeps 2 days at room temperature, per USDA.
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Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast
Herb-roasted turkey breast with garlic-herb butter under the skin, roasted in under 2 hours. Pull at 160°F and rest to the USDA’s safe 165°F. Serves 6 to 8.
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Small Thanksgiving Dinner: A Menu for 2 to 6 People
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Bourbon Pecan Pie
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Homemade Cranberry Sauce (15 Minutes, 4 Ingredients)
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