Description
A guide for preparing dishes ahead of Thanksgiving to save time and effort on the day.
Ingredients
- Turkey – 12 lbs
- Stuffing – 1 box
- Mashed Potatoes – 4 lbs
- Green Beans – 1 lb
- Cranberry Sauce – 1 can
- Pumpkin Pie – 1
Instructions
- Prepare the turkey by seasoning and marinating it a day before.
- Cook the stuffing and refrigerate it overnight.
- Boil and mash the potatoes, then store them in the fridge.
- Trim and blanch the green beans, then refrigerate.
- Make the cranberry sauce and chill it.
- Bake the pumpkin pie a day before and let it cool.
- On Thanksgiving day, roast the turkey and reheat the sides.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Label containers with dates for easy organization.
- Keep leftovers in airtight containers.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: make ahead thanksgiving