Anything Goes Linky # 128 and Fantastic Fall Features

It's that time of the week when we all get our party pants on. I am very excited to see what you have been up to. You all have inspired me to make this one of the best Thanksgivings yet. In case you missed the party last week, here are a few of my favorite links.  First up Faith Filled Food For Moms has a tasty holiday recipe.  I am usually all about the mashed potatoes but these Au Gratin Potatoes  could sway me.

You could put names on these Hershey Turkey Nuggets  and make them a creative seating card/favor. Shared by The Pin Junkie. 

Rosemary Mashed Potatoes and Sausage Sage Stuffing  sound great for Thanksgiving shared by Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks. 

Thanksgiving Candy Cup Favors and Free Printable shared by Kims Kandy Kreations. I already printed my free printable, and will be filling these dollar store cups with homemade fudge! 

Not Everything I Make Is Pretty, you had me at Sangria. I can't wait to try your Apple Cider Sangria, it sounds perfect for an Autumn cocktail party. 

Speaking of cocktails, it's five o'clock somewhere. Grab yourself a beverage and stay a while, because it's time to share what you have been up to. 

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Thanksgiving Casserole

Around this time of year I start craving that upcoming Thanksgiving feast.  To satisfy my cravings, I will often prepare a casserole like this one, that has all those thanksgiving flavors I know and love.  The best part is, it is super easy to prepare.  This recipe can also be used after Thanksgiving, to help use up all those leftovers.

Ingredients:

butter flavored non stick spray

5 slices of sandwich bread

1 (14.5 oz ) can of turkey gravy

3.3 oz of dry Betty Crocker Homestyle Creamy Butter Instant Mashed Potatoes

1 3/4 cups warm water (for potatoes)

16 thin slices of deli turkey or leftover turkey

6 oz dry Turkey stuffing Mix

1 (10 3/4 oz)  can of condensed cream of mushroom soup heart healthy or reduced sodium

To prepare:

First preheat your oven to 350 F degrees. Spray your baking dish with non stick butter flavored spray. Tear bread apart by hand and place in the bottom of your baking dish.  Top bread with half of your gravy. Mix in a separate bowl your instant mashed potatoes and warm water.  Spread potatoes on top of bread and gravy. Top potatoes with your sliced turkey. Then top turkey with your dry stuffing mix (do not add water). Now pour the rest of your gravy and your soup on top of stuffing.  Bake for 25 minutes, or until all is hot and bubbly, and stuffing is crispy on top.

Happy Early Thanksgiving ;)

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Sauteed Onion & Spiced Apple Butter Gravy with Philly & Garlic Mashed Potatoes

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Community/Philly---Garlic--Mashed-Potatoes
http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Community/Sauteed-Onion---Spiced-Apple-Butter-Gravy

   These are my two last sides, for our Thanksgiving feast, I wanted to share with you all.  The gravy was so good, I think you could serve it as a creamy onion soup, that way you won't feel bad when you want to eat an entire bowl of it.  This recipe makes about 9 (4 ounce portions) of Sauteed Onion & Spiced Apple Butter Gravy.  It also goes perfectly with these easy and delicious Philly & Garlic Mashed Potatoes, that also serves about 9 people.  To let you in on a secret, I made these the night before Thanksgiving, to make turkey day a little easier for me.  They both reheated nicely in the microwave.  Well Thanksgiving is behind us, but these would be great at Christmas or any time of the year when you are wanting some good old fashioned comfort food.  Both were prepared with lower sodium content too, so only the Turkey was left feeling stuffed this year.