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cheap thanksgiving dinner

Cheap Thanksgiving Dinner: 7 Ways to Save Big and Enjoy


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 2.5 hours
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Cost

Description

A budget-friendly Thanksgiving dinner that doesn’t compromise on flavor.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 lb turkey – $15
  • 2 cups stuffing mix – $3
  • 1 cup chicken broth – $1
  • 4 cups green beans – $4
  • 2 cups mashed potatoes – $2
  • 1 cup gravy – $2
  • 1 pumpkin pie – $5

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Prepare the stuffing by mixing the stuffing mix with chicken broth.
  3. Stuff the turkey with the prepared stuffing.
  4. Place the turkey in a roasting pan and cover with foil.
  5. Roast the turkey for 2 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  6. While the turkey cooks, steam the green beans.
  7. Prepare the mashed potatoes according to package instructions.
  8. Make the gravy using the turkey drippings.
  9. Serve the turkey with stuffing, green beans, mashed potatoes, and gravy.
  10. Finish the meal with pumpkin pie for dessert.

Notes

  • Buy a frozen turkey for better prices.
  • Use store-brand ingredients for savings.
  • Prepare some items ahead of time to save time on the day.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 600
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 70g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

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