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perfect thanksgiving dinner

Perfect Thanksgiving Dinner: 5 Steps to Culinary Bliss


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A guide to creating the perfect Thanksgiving dinner.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 turkey (12-14 lbs)
  • 2 cups stuffing
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce
  • 2 cups green beans
  • 1 pumpkin pie
  • 1 cup whipped cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. Prepare the turkey by removing the giblets and rinsing it.
  3. Stuff the turkey with stuffing and place it in a roasting pan.
  4. Brush the turkey with melted butter.
  5. Roast the turkey for about 3 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  6. While the turkey cooks, prepare mashed potatoes.
  7. Cook green beans in boiling water for 5-7 minutes.
  8. Serve turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and green beans.
  9. Finish the meal with pumpkin pie and whipped cream.

Notes

  • Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.
  • Make extra gravy using the drippings from the turkey.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 800
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 1200mg
  • Fat: 40g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 80g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 50g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg

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