Description
Easy and delicious Thanksgiving menu ideas for a stress-free celebration.
Ingredients
- Turkey – 1 whole (12-14 lbs)
- Stuffing – 1 box or homemade
- Green beans – 1 lb
- Cranberry sauce – 1 can
- Mashed potatoes – 5 lbs
- Gravy – 1 jar or homemade
- Pumpkin pie – 1
- Whipped cream – 1 can or homemade
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare the turkey by seasoning it and placing it in a roasting pan.
- Cook the turkey according to the package instructions or until it reaches 165°F (75°C) internally.
- Prepare the stuffing according to package instructions.
- Boil potatoes until soft, then mash with butter and milk.
- Steam or sauté green beans until tender.
- Heat cranberry sauce and gravy in separate pots.
- Serve the turkey with sides and finish with pumpkin pie and whipped cream.
Notes
- Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.
- Make the pie a day ahead to save time.
- Consider using fresh herbs for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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