Monday

Mondays With Michelle: Holiday Belly Stuffers

Welcome to Monday's with Michelle! With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I thought this would be the perfect time to get into some yummy seasonal dishes! I want to take a few traditional side dishes and show you some great ideas that I have found to kick them up a little.
First things first, what is a Thanksgiving without Stuffing? Well, depending on where you are from, you may call it Dressing, but it is more or less the same thing. (Of course that is up for debate too.) There are cornbread versions, meat filled versions, Oyster filled versions and the old fashioned traditional day old bread version. Check out a few of these versions below.

Cornbread Stuffing with Apples and Sausage

(photo from food network)

Cornbread Stuffing with Apples and Sausage from The Neelys

Maxine's Turkey Stuffing (photo from Bon Appetit)

Maxine’s (Semi homemade) Turkey Stuffing from Bon Appetit

Oyster Dressing (photo from Food Network)

Oyster Dressing from Paula Dean

When it comes to the Thanksgiving meal starch(s), staples are different in everyone's household. Some like traditional Macaroni and Cheese, some prefer Scalloped Potatoes, also known as Potatoes Au gratin, some stay away from the cheesy sides and enjoy Sweet Potato Casserole. The possibilities are endless (and delicious!). Check out some yummy ideas below...

Spicy Man-n-cheese (photo from Food Network)

Spicy Macaroni and Cheese from Sunny Anderson

Potatoes Au Gratin (photo from 365 days of Baking)

Potatoes Au Gratin from 365 days of Baking

Sweet Potato Casserole (photo from Saveur)

Sweet Potato Casserole From Saveur

I'd love to hear about all the delicious dishes you and your families make this time of year. Do you make Stuffing or Dressing, or do you think there is even a difference? Please share in the comment section below! Stayed tuned next week, because we'll get into some Turkey tips and delicious desserts. Make sure you stop by my Foodie Blog as well because I'll be discussing some more yummy holiday eats there as well.
Thanks for reading!