Description
A complete guide to preparing the perfect Thanksgiving dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 pounds)
- 4 cups stuffing mix
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pie for dessert (pumpkin or apple)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare the turkey by removing giblets and patting dry.
- Stuff the turkey with stuffing mix.
- Rub the turkey with melted butter and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and cover with foil.
- Roast the turkey for 3-4 hours, basting every hour.
- Prepare mashed potatoes by boiling potatoes until tender, then mash with milk and butter.
- Heat the stuffing in the oven for the last 30 minutes of turkey cooking time.
- Serve turkey with cranberry sauce and sides.
- Enjoy your Thanksgiving dinner with pie for dessert.
Notes
- Let the turkey rest for 30 minutes before carving.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure turkey reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Adjust seasoning to your preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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