Recipe Box, Spring Thanksgiving
Here’s a fun way to celebrate the arrival of Spring,
Have a Spring Thanksgiving!
Come on in, I’ll show you the menu…
HHjr smoked a turkey breast
and paired it with white BBQ sauce
😋
We used a bottled local sauce,
but it’s super easy to make your own,
see my White Alabama BBQ Sauce here
add horseradish for extra zip!
I made super easy sides,
I used Stove Top cornbread stuffing mix
and added corn, celery and onion
Using a prepared baking dish
Cook the onion and celery in the microwave with the butter
As the butter melts, the vegetables will soften
Add the corn and stir in the dry stuffing
Pour in the chicken broth and stir well
{you can also stir in a beaten egg for a denser stuffing/dressing}
So easy, no fuss, no mess!
The green beans were made in a similar manner
I microwaved frozen beans in a sprayed baking dish until soft
I used Campbell’s Cream of Bacon Soup
instead of the traditional Cream of Mushroom
and added some crispy bacon pieces
It was ready for the oven in no time!
Reserved onions went on top during the last 5 minutes of baking
Instead of pumpkin pie how about
Lazy Lemon Pie in a jar for dessert
Corny Cornbread Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 box 6 oz. Stove Top Cornbread Stuffing Mix
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 4 T unsalted butter
- 1 can 15 oz. corn kernels, drained, or 2 cups frozen corn thawed
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Spray or grease a small {1 or 1 1/2 quart} baking dish add onion, celery and butter. Microwave on high for 3-4 minutes, covered with a paper towel, until butter melts and vegetables have softened.
- Stir in corn.
- Top with dry stuffing mix and pour chicken broth over all. Stir well to combine. Add a little more broth if dressing seems dry. Stir in egg for a denser dressing. Refrigerate at this point for baking later if desired.
- Bake covered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover and return dish to oven until dressing is heated through. If dressing is cold add a few more minutes to cooking time.
Green Bean & Bacon Casserole
Ingredients
- 16 oz frozen cut green beans
- 2-3 slices bacon cooked and cut into small pieces
- 1 can Campbell's Cream of Bacon Soup
- 6 oz french fried onions
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grease or spray a small 1 or 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Add beans and microwave for 3-4 minutes. Drain off any water from beans. Stir in soup, bacon, and 1/2 of onions.
- Bake casserole at 350, uncovered, for 40-45 minutes, or until hot and bubbling. Top with remaining onions and return to oven for 5 minutes to crisp.
Gobble Gobble!
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Meal Plan Monday Dishing it & Digging it, Between Naps on the Porch,
Merry Monday Make it Pretty Monday Celebrate and Decorate,
Oh My Heartsie Girl Full Plate Thursday
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You have me craving a spring Thanksgiving now Jenna! ♥
We really enjoyed it, and just like Thanksgiving ate the leftovers the next day!
I may just have to do this real soon… nothing like a spring turkey! 😊
thanks Nancy, we enjoyed it, especially the turkey with white bbq sauce!
Spring turkey! This made me laugh. I’m not sure which one I’d rather be… a Spring Chicken or a Spring Turkey! My kids would say I’m a turkey. So cute!
ha ha, that is funny!
I never have considered putting corn in my stuffing – sounds tasty!!
Yes!
Cream of Bacon Soup!!??!! Haven’t seen yet! Genius! I hate cream of mushroom LOL!
I think it’s fairly new, there is a new Cream of Corn that’s really good too
Jenna, I always make dressing for Easter. I love the idea of thanksgiving for spring! I haven’t seen cream of bacon soup. Happy Thursday!
I love stuffing/dressing, I am going to try some different versions throughout the year, who says it has to only be for Thanksgiving! What meat do you serve at Easter? The Cream of Bacon is fairly new, another new one I really like is Cream of Corn.
I always do ham at Easter. I am not a fan of lamb. I have seen the cream of corn one. Enjoy beach time!
thanks Pam, I love ham for Easter too…
A spring thanksgiving, I like that idea. Your meal sounds great…especially the corny dressing.
thanks Karen!
The Cream of Bacon soup sounds divine for the green beans. That’s a must-try and I love the idea of dessert as a favor at a party.
Look at you with your Spring Thanksgiving dishes! I’ve always baked the traditional ham for Easter but your turkey sounds good. Girl, I may have to make a pan of dressing now! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Ha, I know, I can eat stuffing any time!
What a delicious way to bring in Spring.
thanks Sharon!
I miss Jim ‘N Nicks so much!! The hubster loves turkey, a true “turkey connoisseur”…LOL He will love this!! Hugs!
oh good! I’m sure there is incredible BBQ where you are!
Yes please, I’ll have some of that and some of this….what a lovely menu for Spring Thanksgiving. I have never heard of cream of bacon or corn in a soup. Although I do love creamed corn. I can’t wait to try these recipes. Thanks dear friend. YUM!!!
Thanks Kari, easy peasy!
I love your wreath! And all your food looks so amazing!
thanks Michelle, have a great weekend!
Yum! 😍 I will have to look for Cream of Bacon soup in the store! 👍
Every year I tell myself I’m going to cook a turkey breast on the grill… Maybe this year I will! Happy Spring Jenna:@)
Yes you’ve got to do it, it’s so good!
We’ll, this sure is lip-smackin’ good! It all looks DELISH! 😋 I will have to look for that new cream of bacon soup for my next green bean casserole! Thanks Jenna, Happy Spring! 🌾🐑⚘🐇
thanks Cyndi! Yes Happy Spring!
This is such a great idea, Jenna. I love that you’re celebrating springtime with a feast of delicious food! I’m so happy spring is here!!!!
Everyone is!! 🌷
I could use that right now!
haha, it was a nice change!
Beautiful wreath. Love this idea, so much to be thankful for in the Spring. This looks so delicious and easy too. I have to try these casseroles…….
thanks Emily, this was a nice change up for dinner!