Thanksgiving: Focus on Sides (Day 3)

Oven Roasted Red Potatoes with Rosemary and Garlic

Many of you serve mashed potatoes at Thanksgiving, but here is an easier way to get potatoes on your table, without having to go through the trouble of having to boil and mash. It keeps things a bit lighter and you can give it to the recipe-challenged helper in your family. Thank you Paula Deen and Food Network. 

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds small new red potatoes (about 15), scrubbed and dried 
  
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 
  
• 4 to 6 cloves garlic, crushed 
  
• 1 tablespoon fresh or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
   
2. Pare a narrow strip of peel from the middle of each potato. In a large bowl mix the oil, garlic, and rosemary; add the potatoes and toss well. 
3. Transfer the potatoes to a shallow baking pan and roast until potatoes are tender when tested with the tip of a knife. Serve hot. 

*These can also be chilled and served with fried chicken or ham.

Classic Green Bean Casseroles

I couldn't possibly do a dedication to sides without including the classic Campbell's Green Bean Casserole. So obviously this isn't the greatest side for those hoping to have a  calorie friendly Thanksgiving, but if you haven't tried this classic before, you need to try at least one serving, preferably two. 

Ingredients:

• 1 can (10 3/4 oz.) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (Regular, 98% Fat Free or 25% Less Sodium)
  
• 1/2 cup milk 
  
• 1 tsp. soy sauce 
  
• Dash ground black pepper 
  
• 4 cups cooked cut green beans 
  
• 1 1/3 cups French's® French Fried Onions
  

Directions:

1. Mix soup, milk, soy, black pepper, beans and 2/3 cup onions in 1 1/2-qt. casserole.
   
2. Bake at 350°F. for 25 min. or until hot.
   
3. Stir  Sprinkle with remaining onions. Bake 5 min.

**Tips: 

• Use 1 bag (16 to 20 oz.) frozen green beans, 2 pkg. (9 oz. each) frozen green beans, 2 cans (about 16 oz. each) green beans or about 1 1/2 lb. fresh green beans for this recipe.
  
• For a change of pace, substitute 4 cups cooked broccoli flowerets for the green beans.
  
• For a creative twist, stir in 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese with soup. Omit soy sauce. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup additional Cheddar cheese when adding the remaining onions.
  
• For a festive touch, stir in 1/4 cup chopped red pepper with soup.
  
• For a heartier mushroom flavor, substitute Campbell's® Condensed Golden Mushroom Soup for Cream of Mushroom Soup. Omit soy sauce. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped red pepper with green beans.