Description
A simple guide to prepare a Thanksgiving meal in advance.
Ingredients
- Turkey – 12 lbs
- Butter – 1 cup
- Garlic – 4 cloves
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage) – 1 cup
- Potatoes – 5 lbs
- Heavy cream – 1 cup
- Green beans – 1 lb
- Cranberries – 1 lb
- Brown sugar – 1 cup
- Pumpkin puree – 1 can
- Pie crust – 1
- Eggs – 2
Instructions
- Prepare the turkey by seasoning it with butter, garlic, and herbs.
- Roast the turkey for 3 hours at 350°F.
- Boil and mash the potatoes, adding heavy cream.
- Steam the green beans until tender.
- Prepare cranberry sauce by simmering cranberries with brown sugar.
- Mix pumpkin puree with eggs and pour it into the pie crust.
- Bake the pumpkin pie for 45 minutes at 425°F.
- Allow everything to cool and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Make the turkey one day ahead.
- Prepare the sides the day before serving.
- Store dishes in airtight containers.
- Reheat dishes before serving.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: make ahead thanksgiving