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simple thanksgiving dinner

Simple Thanksgiving Dinner: 7 Tips for a Heartfelt Feast


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple Thanksgiving dinner that anyone can prepare with ease.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 turkey (12-14 lbs)
  • 2 cups stuffing
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce
  • 4 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1 cup gravy
  • 2 cups green beans
  • 1 pumpkin pie

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F.
  2. Prepare the turkey by seasoning it inside and out.
  3. Stuff the turkey with the stuffing mix.
  4. Place the turkey in a roasting pan and cover it with foil.
  5. Roast the turkey for about 3 hours, removing the foil for the last 30 minutes.
  6. Cook the mashed potatoes while the turkey roasts.
  7. Prepare the green beans by steaming them.
  8. Make the gravy from the turkey drippings.
  9. Serve the turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie.

Notes

  • Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.
  • Adjust cooking time based on turkey size.
  • You can use store-bought or homemade cranberry sauce.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 800
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 40g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 70g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 50g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg

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