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make ahead thanksgiving

Make Ahead Thanksgiving: 7 Stress-Free Tips for Joyful Feast


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 2 days 4 hours
  • Yield: 8-10 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple guide to preparing your Thanksgiving meal ahead of time.


Ingredients

  • Turkey – 1 whole (12-14 lbs)
  • Stuffing – 1 batch
  • Mashed Potatoes – 5 lbs
  • Green Beans – 1 lb
  • Cranberry Sauce – 1 jar
  • Pumpkin Pie – 1

Instructions

  1. Prepare the turkey by seasoning it a day before.
  2. Make stuffing and refrigerate overnight.
  3. Peel and cut potatoes, store in water in the fridge.
  4. Trim and wash green beans.
  5. Make cranberry sauce and store in the fridge.
  6. Bake the pumpkin pie the day before.
  7. On Thanksgiving day, roast the turkey.
  8. Cook the stuffing and mash the potatoes just before serving.
  9. Steam the green beans right before the meal.

Notes

  • Plan your cooking schedule.
  • Use disposable pans for easy cleanup.
  • Keep food covered to maintain freshness.
  • Prep Time: 2 days
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting and Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 700
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 80g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

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