5 Texan Recipes For You To Make This Holiday

As the holidays approach, you are probably looking for a dish to make to bring to gatherings, have ready at home, or prepare for when guests to come over. If you are wanting to spice up your holiday meal by adding flavor that tastes a lot like Texas, these recipes are just for you and will everyone going back for seconds.

Green Been and Prosciutto Salad

Green beans are a common ingredient in a lot of southern holiday meals, such as green bean casserole. This Green Been Salad will be a fan favorite, as salad and green bean lovers will dive in without hesitation. Unlike a lot of salads, this salad includes a protein that will add extreme flavor.

Grilled Sweet Potato, Chorizo, and Corn Hash

There is not any meal more Texan than a dish that is cooked on the grill. These Grilled Sweet Potatoes, Chorizo, and Corn Hash are a great way to bring a little taste of Texas to a gathering. The grill will give these dishes a smoked, barbeque, like taste that is undeniable.

Pecan Dressing

You can’t have a Thanksgiving meal without dressing, but maybe this year, you are wanting to try something different. This Pecan Dressing recipe adds a little Texas crunch to the traditional white and cornbread mixture. Your guests will love the flavor the pecans add and you can even use this inside your turkey if you are trying to get fancy.

Cranberry and Pecan Tamales

Cranberry is a fan favorite around the Thanksgiving dinner table. Without it, people will be questioning if it really is Turkey Day, but when it’s added into these Pecan Tamales, they will no longer question why the traditional cranberry sauce was not added to the spread. This dish brings a taste of Texas to the table without compromising the cranberry tradition.

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Sopaipillas

If you are not a pie person and that is usually the only sweet treat to dive into after your feast, you have to try these Sopaipilla’s. They are small, handheld sweet treats that bring that sweet Texan Thanksgiving full circle. These will be the cherry on top of your dinner and your sweet tooth is guaranteed to be satisfied.