Description
A collection of traditional Thanksgiving foods that bring family and friends together.
Ingredients
- Turkey – 1 whole (12-14 pounds)
- Stuffing – 1 box (or homemade)
- Mashed potatoes – 5 pounds
- Gravy – 4 cups
- Cranberry sauce – 1 can
- Green beans – 2 pounds
- Pumpkin pie – 1 whole
- Rolls – 1 dozen
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare the turkey by seasoning it inside and out.
- Stuff the turkey with stuffing.
- Roast the turkey for about 3-4 hours, basting occasionally.
- Boil and mash the potatoes, adding butter and milk.
- Prepare the gravy using turkey drippings.
- Cook green beans until tender.
- Serve cranberry sauce on the side.
- Slice and serve the pumpkin pie for dessert.
- Warm the rolls before serving.
Notes
- Let the turkey rest for at least 30 minutes before carving.
- Adjust cooking times based on turkey size.
- Feel free to add additional sides like sweet potatoes or mac and cheese.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 1200
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 60g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 150g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: thanksgiving foods, turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie