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simple thanksgiving dinner

simple thanksgiving dinner made easy: 7 delightful tips


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A straightforward and delicious Thanksgiving dinner recipe.


Ingredients

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  • 1 turkey (10-12 lbs)
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups diced celery
  • 2 cups diced onion
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon dried sage
  • 1 bag stuffing mix
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce
  • 4 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1 cup gravy
  • 1 pumpkin pie

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  2. Prepare the turkey by removing the giblets and patting it dry.
  3. In a pan, melt butter and sauté celery and onion until soft.
  4. Add thyme, sage, and stuffing mix to the pan.
  5. Moisten the stuffing with chicken broth.
  6. Stuff the turkey with the mixture and place it in the oven.
  7. Roast the turkey for about 3 hours.
  8. Prepare mashed potatoes and gravy while the turkey cooks.
  9. Serve cranberry sauce on the side.
  10. Finish the meal with pumpkin pie for dessert.

Notes

  • Let the turkey rest before carving.
  • Adjust cooking time based on turkey size.
  • Use leftovers for sandwiches.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 800
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 1200mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 100g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

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