Ranking Thanksgiving dishes is a hot topic among the dinner table. People have extremely strong positions on each dish and don’t want to hear the opposing opinion. After some heated arguments, this is HC Pitt’s ~unofficial~ Thanksgiving dishes rankings.
- Mashed potatoes
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HC rates mashed potatoes as #1, almost across the board. This classic dish never gets old. You can always rely on being delicious, no matter if it’s your aged grandmother making it, or your aspiring chef aunt churning the potatoes from scratch. You don’t have to fake enjoyment for this one.
- Stuffing
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Stuffing is so unique, so different each time you make or eat it, that it has to be at the top of the list. The decadent dish includes a combination of bread, vegetables and possibly turkey meat. What makes the dish so special is the chef’s choice of additional ingredients. My personal favorite is celery and dried cranberries. The sweet and savory combination makes it superb.
- Turkey
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The main course, of course, ranks near the top of our list. Turkey has the same trustworthy qualities as mashed potatoes – it’s a friend you can always rely on. It’s a classic that won’t ever go away. The only downside to turkey is the cooking time. But, it always makes for fun Thanksgiving memory when someone forgets to turn on the oven for the turkey.
- Pie
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“Pumpkin or apple?” – the Thanksgiving debate there may never be a definitive answer to. Nevertheless, the sweet options are a necessity after a hearty, savory meal. After all, there’s always room for dessert.
- Sweet potato casserole
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Whether you have your sweet potato casserole with marshmallows, pecans or cinnamon-coating, it’s over-the-moon delicious. Even sweet potato haters are on board with this one.
- Corn
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Corn does not rank the highest with HC Pitt, but is nevertheless a classic Thanksgiving staple. You can make this side dish more enjoyable by mixing it with your mashed potatoes and gravy. It gives corn the flavor it longs to have.
- Cranberry sauce
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Ranking in last place, cranberry sauce is a hot-topic throughout the Thanksgiving debate rounds. People either love it or hate it. HC Pitt has mixed feelings. Some tend to enjoy it with dinner rolls or on top of the turkey, while others boldly eat it by itself.
Thanksgiving isn’t about what’s on the table. The holiday encompasses giving thanks, gratitude and quality time spent with family and friends. Give thanks to your relatives and best friends this Thanksgiving for all they have done for you, even if they burnt the apple pie.