Description
Essential recipes and tips for a successful Thanksgiving dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 turkey (12-14 lbs)
- 4 cups stuffing mix
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups celery, chopped
- 2 cups onion, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup gravy
- 3 cups green beans
- 1 pumpkin pie
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Prepare the turkey by seasoning it inside and out.
- Stuff the turkey with stuffing mix.
- Roast the turkey for 3-4 hours, basting occasionally.
- In a pot, melt butter and sauté celery and onion until soft.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil for the stuffing.
- Cook green beans in boiling water for 5-7 minutes.
- Prepare mashed potatoes and gravy.
- Serve cranberry sauce on the side.
- Slice the pumpkin pie for dessert.
Notes
- Let the turkey rest before carving.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prepare side dishes in advance to save time.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: thanksgiving essentials, turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes