Description
A collection of ideas for a festive Thanksgiving dinner that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
- Turkey – 1 whole (12-15 lbs)
- Stuffing – 1 box
- Potatoes – 5 lbs
- Green beans – 1 lb
- Cranberry sauce – 1 can
- Pumpkin pie – 1
- Butter – 1 cup
- Olive oil – 1/4 cup
- Salt – to taste
- Pepper – to taste
- Garlic – 4 cloves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Prepare the turkey by seasoning it with salt, pepper, and garlic.
- Stuff the turkey with stuffing mix.
- Roast the turkey for about 3-4 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Boil potatoes until tender, then mash with butter and salt.
- Steam green beans until bright green.
- Serve cranberry sauce alongside the turkey.
- Slice and serve the pumpkin pie for dessert.
Notes
- Let the turkey rest for 30 minutes before carving.
- Prepare the stuffing a day ahead for convenience.
- Adjust cooking times based on turkey size.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 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: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Thanksgiving dinner, turkey, festive meal, holiday recipes