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Thanksgiving is a time for celebrating with family and friends and giving thanks. Tradition calls for a turkey to grace the center of your table. But what else will you serve? Now is the perfect time to plan to alleviate last-minute stress. Best of all you don’t need to buy expensive or unique ingredients to impress your guests.

With a few traditional ingredients like pumpkin, milk, cheese, sweet potatoes, and vegetables, you can serve the most delicious Thanksgiving dinner.

Here are seven stellar Thanksgiving recipes to dress your table this year:

Cheesy Slow Cooker Mashed Potato and Cauliflower. Take your mashed potato game to the next level with this cheesy and delicious recipe. Using the slow cooker means you can focus on other dishes while your mashed potatoes are cooking.

Sweet Potato and Bacon Bisque. Your guests will surely ask for the recipe to this bisque. Make plenty as the creaminess and the sweet and savory taste will have your guests asking for seconds.

Laurelbrook Farm’s Homemade Mac & Cheese. Thanksgiving is not complete without mac & cheese. Its greatest advantage is its ease of preparation. In ten minutes, you can make a delicious, creamy classic.

Sweet Potato Casserole. You can’t go wrong with sweet potatoes. The sweet potato casserole is the perfect combination of sweetness, crispiness, and flavor. It is a side your guests will never forget.

Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole. Rice lovers, this is the recipe for you. It is easy to make, goes well with turkey, is full of color and nutrients, and is delicious. Show your family that broccoli doesn’t have to be boring.

Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake. Cheesecake is loved by all, right? Surprise your guests with a pumpkin cheesecake rather than a pumpkin pie. A scoop of ice cream or dollop of real whipped cream is a nice finishing touch.

Lime Berry Trifle. It is ideal if you’re looking for a fruit-based confection. Sweet, natural, colorful, and fresh, the Lime Berry Trifle is an excellent option.

Dairy in your Thanksgiving menu

In addition to being delicious and making you the star of Thanksgiving dinner, these recipes also contain dairy. Dairy is an essential part of many of our favorite Thanksgiving dishes. There is no need to feel guilty about serving your family these recipes since dairy contains essential nutrients and vitamins such as protein, calcium, and Vitamin D. These nutrients are essential for maintaining bone health, providing energy, and fostering immune system health.

On behalf of Connecticut’s Dairy Farmers, we wish you a happy Thanksgiving, and we are grateful for all the farmers who provide us with delicious and nutritious milk and dairy products every day.