On the mac and cheese, I had never had it as a side, but my Ds African American sig other made it on his first Thanksgiving with us, which includes my group of friends. It is to die for, and is a solid square of baked mac and cheese, as the recipe includes eggs., unlike any recipe I’ve ever had. My friends and I are all converts to this being the best side ever.
Meanwhile, yes, Wisconsin mashed potatoes, yawn. As a childhood Arizonan, I’d rather have something with green chilis, like a corn pudding, but that is just me.
Garland, I adore rutabaga! Mashed, just the best thing ever with black pepper and butter. One of the Scottish traditional foods from my childhood. Hope you can procure one!