Description
A collection of fun food ideas for Thanksgiving.
Ingredients
- Turkey – 1 whole (12-14 lbs)
- Butter – 1 cup
- Garlic – 4 cloves, minced
- Herbs (rosemary, thyme) – 2 tbsp each
- Salt – 2 tsp
- Pepper – 1 tsp
- Stuffing – 1 box
- Cranberry sauce – 1 can
- Green beans – 1 lb
- Potatoes – 5 lbs
- Pumpkin pie – 1 (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare the turkey by rubbing it with butter, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the turkey with stuffing.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and cover it.
- Roast for about 3 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Meanwhile, boil potatoes until tender, then mash with butter and salt.
- Steam green beans until bright green.
- Serve turkey with cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, and green beans.
- Finish the meal with pumpkin pie for dessert.
Notes
- Let the turkey rest for 30 minutes before carving.
- Prepare sides while the turkey cooks.
- Use leftovers for sandwiches or soups.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: fun thanksgiving food ideas