Description
A cozy and intimate Thanksgiving dinner for two, featuring classic dishes in smaller portions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small turkey breast (2–3 pounds)
- 1 cup stuffing mix
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 can cranberry sauce
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 cup green beans
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the stuffing by mixing the stuffing mix with chicken broth.
- Place the turkey breast in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the turkey breast with the prepared stuffing.
- Bake the turkey for 1.5 to 2 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- While the turkey is baking, peel and chop the sweet potatoes.
- Boil the sweet potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain and mash the sweet potatoes with butter, salt, and pepper.
- Steam the green beans until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Serve the turkey with stuffing, mashed sweet potatoes, green beans, and cranberry sauce.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on the size of the turkey breast.
- Use fresh herbs for added flavor in the stuffing.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: small thanksgiving dinner for two