Description
A traditional Southern Thanksgiving menu featuring classic dishes.
Ingredients
- Turkey – 1 whole (12-14 lbs)
- Butter – 1 cup
- Salt – 2 tablespoons
- Pepper – 1 tablespoon
- Garlic powder – 1 tablespoon
- Onion powder – 1 tablespoon
- Fresh rosemary – 2 sprigs
- Green beans – 2 lbs
- Almonds – 1 cup, sliced
- Cranberries – 2 cups, fresh
- Brown sugar – 1 cup
- Sweet potatoes – 4 large
- Marshmallows – 2 cups
- Stuffing mix – 1 package
- Broth – 4 cups
- Pumpkin pie – 1 whole
- Whipped cream – 1 cup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the turkey by rubbing it with butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and rosemary.
- Roast the turkey for about 3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Blanch green beans in boiling water for 5 minutes, then sauté with almonds.
- Boil sweet potatoes until soft, then mash and top with marshmallows.
- Prepare stuffing according to package instructions using broth.
- Make cranberry sauce by simmering cranberries with brown sugar until they burst.
- Serve pumpkin pie with whipped cream after the meal.
Notes
- Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Use homemade broth for richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 85g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: southern thanksgiving menu, traditional thanksgiving, southern dishes