I can’t believe I’ve never posted my Sweet Potato Casserole recipe after years of making it. I suppose since I only make it once a year it’s too late to share my recipe once Thanksgiving has arrived.
However, this year we were invited elsewhere so I decided to make it early so we could still enjoy it.
I started out about 31 years ago having Thanksgiving at our home, since we had our first child. It was easier than dragging everything to my parents home. Back then I made a Sweet Potato Casserole that had pineapple and nuts in it. It was outrageously delicious, but many of us except my dad and oldest sister felt it was a bit too sweet, and needed to be toned down a bit. That’s when this BEST Sweet Potato Casserole EVER was born!
Every family has their tried and true favorites that you never want to mess with by changing some of the ingredients, or that heaven forbid get omitted from the meal. While some traditions may seem silly when you’re preparing a huge meal to feed an army – like bringing in White Castle for Appetizers – Thanksgiving just wouldn’t be the same without them!
All the little things that to an outsider may seem strange, unsuitable, or not to their liking, truly don’t matter. What matters is that you create the traditions in your home. Those traditions not only last a lifetime, but create memories you’ll remember forever!!!
What are your traditions?
Each year our Thanksgiving meal consists of these items. Those with the * are a MUST HAVE for the evening:
Appetizers:
Sides:
Entree:
Desserts:
Beverages:
What MUST HAVE’s are at your Thanksgiving table?
Below is my recipe for The BEST Sweet Potato Casserole EVER! I will say that some years when our group got smaller we may have this casserole or some sort of mashed potatoes or plain baked sweet or Yukon Gold potatoes – depending on moods and waistline.
I’ve been doing Thanksgiving now for over 30 years. I took it over from my mom and having it at my parents home, to ours. Now my son has decided that he’s wants to have it at his home. Now new traditions will be created while keeping the old as well.
While I may not have the hustle and bustle of creating a full Thanksgiving meal at our home this year, I’ll be bringing some dishes, as will others. Most important, our family will be together, sharing great food, laughter, love, and building new traditions to create a lifetime of memories.
From Our Home to Yours – I wish you all the Happiest of Thanksgivings EVER!