Description
A collection of the best Thanksgiving dishes that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
- Turkey – 1 whole (12-14 lbs)
- Butter – 1 cup, softened
- Salt – 2 tablespoons
- Pepper – 1 tablespoon
- Garlic – 4 cloves, minced
- Onion – 1 large, chopped
- Carrots – 2, chopped
- Celery – 2 stalks, chopped
- Stuffing mix – 1 box
- Chicken broth – 4 cups
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the turkey by removing giblets and patting it dry.
- Rub butter all over the turkey and season with salt and pepper.
- Fill the cavity with stuffing mix, onion, garlic, carrots, and celery.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and cover with foil.
- Roast for 2.5 to 3 hours, removing the foil in the last hour for browning.
- Check the internal temperature; it should reach 165°F (75°C).
- Let the turkey rest for 30 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Try brining the turkey for extra flavor.
- Serve with cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes.
- Use leftovers for sandwiches or soup.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: best thanksgiving dishes