Description
A collection of simple and delicious Thanksgiving menu ideas for your holiday gathering.
Ingredients
- Turkey – 1 (10-12 pounds)
- Butter – 1 cup
- Garlic – 4 cloves, minced
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage) – 1 cup
- Salt – 2 tablespoons
- Pepper – 1 tablespoon
- Green beans – 2 pounds
- Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- Potatoes – 3 pounds
- Milk – 1 cup
- Cheddar cheese – 1 cup, shredded
- Gravy – 2 cups
- Cranberry sauce – 2 cups
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the turkey by rubbing it with butter, garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and cook for 3-4 hours.
- While the turkey cooks, trim the green beans and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Steam the green beans for 10-15 minutes.
- Peel and chop the potatoes, then boil until tender.
- Drain potatoes and mash with milk and cheese.
- Prepare gravy according to package instructions.
- Serve turkey with green beans, mashed potatoes, gravy, and cranberry sauce.
Notes
- Let the turkey rest for 30 minutes before carving.
- You can prepare the cranberry sauce a day in advance.
- Adjust the herbs in the turkey to your preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
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