If you were to ask me, I would say green bean casserole, but unfortunately, many people do not agree with me. When thinking about what the best Thanksgiving food is, I decided to let the people choose the answer.

So, what was the best Thanksgiving food of all time could be according to the people I surveyed. Is it the Thanksgiving staple, turkey? No. Is it the numerous desserts? Think again. The best Thanksgiving food is stuffing! Stuffing is a delicious combination of bread, eggs, celery, onions, fresh herbs, butter, and broth. When combined and baked, it becomes this warm flavorful dish that can make anyone's mouth water. Usually stuffing is a side dish at Thanksgiving, but it can also be made at other times too.

Stuffing is believed to be created in the first century of the Roman Empire. Some records show recipes from this time detailing a dish very similar to our common day stuffing. As far as stuffing being a Thanksgiving staple, there are written records of stuffing being eaten at Thanksgiving as far back as 1836. Stuffing used to be made by stuffing it inside Turkey and cooking it. Once the turkey was done cooking, the stuffing was removed and served as a side dish. This trend changed in the 1970s when the mass production of stovetop stuffing came to be. Now we commonly see stuffing made in a casserole dish and not stuffed inside of the Thanksgiving turkey.

This dish might be your favorite Thanksgiving food because of the memories you associate with it, or simply because your grandma makes the best. Even if stuffing is not your favorite, there are plenty of other dishes that are all amazing, just maybe not as amazing as stuffing. No matter what your favorite Thanksgiving food is, let's not forget the real reason for Thanksgiving is being thankful for the numerous things we enjoy and for the people that we love.

If you're in a pinch for time or if you're celebrating turkey day from your dorm room, we've got some quick and easy recipes for you below!

Microwave Thanksgiving Classics

 

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

• 2 Potatoes
• 1 Teaspoon of Minced Garlic
• 2 Tablespoons of Milk Pinch of Salt
• 1/2 Tablespoon of butter

Microwave the potatoes until soft (10-13 minutes). Mixed together garlic, milk, salt, and butter. Pour over cooked potatoes. Microwave for 30 seconds then mash.

Green Bean Casserole

• 1 can of Green Beans
• 1 can of Cream of Mushroom Soup
• 1 crispy Fried Onions

Mixed together green beans and cream of mushroom soup in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Sprinkle crispy fried onions evenly over the top. Microwave for 5 minutes. 

Pumpkin Pie

• 1 Crushed Graham Cracker
• 1/3 Cup Pumpkin Pie Mix
• 1 Egg
• 1 Tablespoon of Milk
• Pinch of Salt

Pour crushed graham crackers into the bottom of the mug. Mix together pumpkin pie mix, egg, milk, and salt then pour over the graham cracker. Microwave for 1.5-2 minutes. 

Meal in a Mug

• 2 Tablespoons of Water
• 1/4 Cup of Stuffing Mix
• 3 Eggs
• Pinches of Salt and Pepper
• Precooked Turkey Meat
• (Optional) 1 Tablespoon of Dried Cranberries
• Large Mug, Regular Mug

Mix water into the stuffing then microwave for 1 minute. In a separate mug, combine egg, salt, and pepper then microwave for 1 minute. Stir in craisins and shredded turkey then microwave until set. Stir in stuffing.

Bonus: Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte

• 3/4 Cup of Milk
• 1/4 Cup of Water
• 3 Tablespoons of Pumpkin Pie Mix
• 1 shot of Espresso

Pour ingredients into a sealed bottle with ice then shake until combined.