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make ahead thanksgiving

Make Ahead Thanksgiving: 7 Simple Steps for Stress-Free Joy


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 5 hours
  • Yield: 8-10 servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

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

  1. Prepare the turkey by seasoning and marinating it a day before.
  2. Cook the stuffing and refrigerate it overnight.
  3. Boil and mash the potatoes, then store them in the fridge.
  4. Trim and blanch the green beans, then refrigerate.
  5. Make the cranberry sauce and chill it.
  6. Bake the pumpkin pie a day before and let it cool.
  7. 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

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