Description
Delicious and festive Thanksgiving food ideas to impress your guests.
Ingredients
- Turkey – 1 whole (12-14 lbs)
- Butter – 1 cup
- Garlic – 4 cloves
- Fresh rosemary – 2 tablespoons
- Fresh thyme – 2 tablespoons
- Salt – 2 teaspoons
- Pepper – 1 teaspoon
- Green beans – 1 lb
- Cranberry sauce – 2 cups
- Stuffing mix – 1 box
- Pumpkin pie – 1 (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the turkey by rubbing it with butter, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and cook for 3-4 hours.
- While the turkey is roasting, prepare the stuffing according to package instructions.
- In a separate pot, steam the green beans for 5-7 minutes.
- Serve the turkey with stuffing, green beans, and cranberry sauce.
- Finish the meal with pumpkin pie for dessert.
Notes
- Let the turkey rest for 30 minutes before carving.
- Use turkey drippings for gravy.
- Feel free to add your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: thanksgiving food ideas, turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie, cranberry sauce