Description
A complete Thanksgiving meal plan with recipes and tips.
Ingredients
- Turkey – 1 whole (12-14 lbs)
- Stuffing – 1 box
- Green beans – 1 lb
- Cranberry sauce – 1 can
- Mashed potatoes – 5 lbs
- Gravy – 1 jar
- Pumpkin pie – 1
- Whipped cream – 1 can
- Butter – 1 cup
- Herbs (thyme, rosemary) – 1 bunch each
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Prepare the turkey by seasoning it with herbs and butter.
- Stuff the turkey with stuffing and place it in the roasting pan.
- Roast the turkey for about 3-4 hours, basting occasionally.
- While turkey is cooking, prepare mashed potatoes and green beans.
- Heat cranberry sauce and gravy on the stove.
- Once the turkey is done, let it rest before carving.
- Serve all dishes hot, including pumpkin pie with whipped cream.
Notes
- Allow turkey to thaw if frozen.
- Prepare sides in advance to save time.
- Use leftover turkey for sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: thanksgiving meal plan