Cajun Thanksgiving Menu

With less than two weeks until Thanksgiving, I've been tweaking my Thanksgiving menu and  narrowing down the list of my family's faves. I like to include a few new recipes, as well as the ones that have been handed down from my dear mother and grandmother. This is what I have so far, and  I'll be adding a few more, so stay tuned. Desserts will be on a separate post.

 Bon appetit!

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Cajun Thanksgiving Menu

(Appetizers)

Cajun Stuffed Crawfish Bread * Cajun Party Meatballs * Spicy Crab Stuffed Jalapenos
Fresh Veggies w/ Jalapeno Ranch Dip

(Main Course)

Cajun Fried Turkey w/ Giblet Gravy

Cajun Baked Ham  w/Sugarcane-Bourbon Glaze 

(Sides)

Mama's Cornbread Dressing * Creole Rice Dressing * Caramelized Onion-Mushroom Stuffing 

Candied Sweet Potato Casserole * Creamy Scalloped Potatoes w/Bacon (recipe below) *

 Spinach Madeleine * Cajun Corn Casserole 

(Breads)

  Nanny's Sweet Potato Biscuits * Jalapeno-Sausage Cornbread * Mama's Cornmeal Biscuits

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I'll be sharing these at ~
Saturday Night Special @ Funky Junk Interiors

Sunday Showcase Party @ Under the Table and Dreaming
Tuesday Talent Show @ Chef in Training 
These Chicks Cooked @ This Chick Cooks 
Full Plate Thursday @ Miz Helen's Country Cottage

     

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Creamy Scalloped Potatoes w/Bacon

5 large baking potatoes
1 tsp. salt
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
2 tsp.'s minced garlic
3 tbs.'s butter
1/3 cup flour
3 - 1/2 cups milk
12 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
2 tsp.'s Cajun seasoning, divided
5 slices bacon


Wash and peel potatoes and slice into 1/2 inch slices. Place in large pot of water, with salt, and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes, drain, and transfer to a large bowl.

In large skillet, cook the bacon until crisp. Drain and crumble. Drain all but one tbs. of bacon fat and add onions, garlic, and peppers and saute for 5 minutes. Add veggie mixture and 1 tsp. of Cajun seasoning to the bowl and blend gently.

 On low heat, melt butter in large saucepan and whisk in flour. Slowly add the milk and continue to whisk for one minute. Add cheese and continue whisking until cheese melts. Stir in other tsp. Cajun seasoning, and bacon.

 Layer potato-veggie mixture in a buttered 13x9 inch baking dish and pour milk-cheese mixture over top. Bake uncovered in a preheated 350 degree oven for 45 minutes or until golden brown. Divine and compliments a ham perfectly.

Hope that ya'll are having a great weekend! Merci beaucoup for stopping by!