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One of the most important celebrations of the year in the United States has arrived. Thanksgiving Day is probably the most special dinner because it is an event that revolves around food and in which Americans organize a real gastronomic feast where the mythical turkey is always present. Like other holidays around the world such as Halloween, in Spain Thanksgiving Day is becoming more and more popular and many restaurants celebrate it by serving a special menu. If you also want to experience it at home in the purest American style, we have compiled the three most searched recipes on Google during these days. Get your stoves ready!
1. Turkey Dressing
As it could not be otherwise, the most searched recipe has to do with turkey. This time it is Turkey Dressing, a turkey stuffed with a sage and apple sauce, which drives many people crazy.
Ingredients:
- 1 loaf of corn bread
- 1 loaf ciabatta
- 1 loaf baguette
- 100 g butter
- 1 large onion
- 5 celery stalks
- 500 ml chicken broth
- 1 bunch chopped parsley
- Fresh rosemary
- Salt, pepper, thyme and basil to taste
Preparation:
- First you have to prepare the bread, a day or two before cooking the sauce. Chop the bread into cubes, and cover them with a kitchen towel, leaving them to dry for 24 to 48 hours, so that they remain crunchy.
- Then, in a frying pan put the butter and cook the finely chopped onions and celery for 3 minutes. Then add all the spices along with the chicken stock, salt and pepper. Stir well.
- When you have the stale bread, put it in a bowl and pour the contents of the pan, stirring well so that everything is integrated.
- You can put the mixture in the cavity of the turkey or bake it independently for half an hour at 180º C, or until it is golden and crispy.
2. Green Bean Casserole
It is, without a doubt, one of the most consumed dishes when the cold weather arrives. Besides being very tasty, it is super easy to prepare.
Ingredients:
- 500 g of green beans (can be frozen)
- 250 ml cream of mushroom soup
- 60 ml of cooking cream
- 300 g fried onion
- 60 g grated parmesan cheese
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 180 ºC and grease the baking pan with butter or oil.
- Mix the green beans, cream of mushroom soup, heavy cream, half of the onions and some cheese in a bowl. Stir well.
- Pour the mixture into the baking dish and top with the remaining fried onions and cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for about 20 minutes.
- Then remove the foil and bake until the cheese is well browned (about 15 minutes more).
3. Mashed potatoes
At Thanksgiving dinner, mashed potatoes are almost as essential as turkey. It’s a staple, and while it may seem simple to prepare, you have to give it a twist.
Ingredients:
- 2 kg Yukon Gold potatoes
- 130 g butter
- 350 ml milk
- 230 ml of sour cream or crème fraîche
- 30 g salt
Preparation:
- Wash and peel the potatoes. Put them in a large pot with plenty of water and season with salt. Cook them for 20 to 30 minutes over medium heat, stirring well and pricking them from time to time with a fork until they are tender. Drain and set the pot aside.
- In a small saucepan melt some of the butter over medium heat, until it has golden flecks (about 5 minutes). Then pour the brown butter into a measuring cup with a heatproof spout.
- Add the milk to the reserved pan.
- Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes in the pot. Stir most of the brown butter into the mixture, reserving 2 tablespoons in the measuring cup.
- Add the sour cream and salt to the mixture and stir until everything is integrated. Serve with the remaining butter.