The year 2020 will go down in history for many reasons. But in our family, it will also be remembered as the year that we began to have macaroni and cheese at our Thanksgiving dinner.
I had never considered macaroni and cheese to be a Thanksgiving food.
I had never considered macaroni and cheese to be a Thanksgiving food.
Turkey? Definitely.
Mashed potatoes? Of course.
Stuffing? Absolutely! (It's my personal favorite.)
Corn? Yes.
Cranberry? Yes.
But I just don't think the Pilgrims ate macaroni and cheese. :)
Cranberry? Yes.
But I just don't think the Pilgrims ate macaroni and cheese. :)
Then in November of 2020, Kristin posted this graphic on her Facebook page . . .
. . . and a family discussion ensued!
"Macaroni and cheese is Maryland's favorite side dish and we don't have it at our Thanksgiving dinner?!"
"Maybe that needs to change."
At the November birthday party, a show of hands revealed that LOTS of people wanted mac-and-cheese for Thanksgiving and, thus, a new tradition began.
There was excitement on our family group chat!
There was excitement on our family group chat!
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According to some of us . . .
What's your opinion on macaroni and cheese at Thanksgiving? It is that important?!
If you celebrate American Thanksgiving, how do you feel about your state's favorite Thanksgiving side dish? Does your family eat that dish with your holiday meal?
If you celebrate American Thanksgiving, how do you feel about your state's favorite Thanksgiving side dish? Does your family eat that dish with your holiday meal?
And Stouffer's mac n cheese is the best!
ReplyDeleteI know, I know. You can make it in the crockpot, but WHY?? 😂
We are inviting Mac n cheese this year! We have all the grandkids and some younger nieces and nephews coming this year. The littler kids don't usually go for many of the traditional things like dressing, broccoli casserole and green bean casserole, but Mac n cheese is always a winner!
ReplyDeleteActually, noodles and potatoes are often served together in England:) I also noticed Deviled Eggs on the map of the USA! Yum Yum. I think I'll have to include both noodles and deviled eggs this year. Thanks for the suggestion! Deb
ReplyDeleteNo Thanksgiving here, but macaroni and cheese is a good old staple in UK. We often eat it as a main dish, nicely browned on the top, and served with peas or any vegetables. Yum!
ReplyDeleteWe don't have it at our Thanksgiving meals, but I bet my grands would love it! From the graphic it seems to be a southern thing, wouldn't you say?
ReplyDeleteDeanna Rabe
No Mac n Cheese for us. Green bean casserole and Dressing/stuffing from the two States that we have lived in is my favorite also.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the laugh!! Happy Thanksgiving!