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creative thanksgiving food ideas

Creative Thanksgiving Food Ideas That Will Spark Joy


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

Unique and creative food ideas for Thanksgiving.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 turkey (12-14 lbs)
  • 2 cups stuffing mix
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce
  • 2 cups green beans
  • 1 cup sweet potatoes, mashed
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. Prepare turkey by seasoning it with salt and pepper.
  3. Stuff the turkey with stuffing mix.
  4. Roast the turkey for 3 hours or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
  5. In a pot, heat cranberry sauce until warm.
  6. Steam green beans until tender.
  7. Mix mashed sweet potatoes with heavy cream and brown sugar.
  8. Combine pumpkin puree with maple syrup and pecans.
  9. Serve everything hot on a platter.

Notes

  • Let the turkey rest before carving.
  • Adjust seasoning according to taste.
  • You can prepare sides a day in advance.
  • 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: 700mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 70g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

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