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thanksgiving make ahead

Thanksgiving Make Ahead: 7 Steps to a Stress-Free Feast


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 6 hours
  • Yield: 8-10 servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A make-ahead Thanksgiving meal plan.


Ingredients

  • Turkey: 1 whole (12-14 lbs)
  • Stuffing: 1 large batch
  • Mashed potatoes: 5 lbs
  • Gravy: 4 cups
  • Green bean casserole: 2 lbs
  • Cranberry sauce: 2 cups
  • Pumpkin pie: 1 large
  • Rolls: 2 dozen

Instructions

  1. Prepare the turkey and brine it overnight.
  2. Make stuffing and refrigerate it.
  3. Cook mashed potatoes and store them in the fridge.
  4. Prepare green bean casserole and cover it.
  5. Make cranberry sauce and let it cool.
  6. Bake pumpkin pie and cool it completely.
  7. Prepare rolls and freeze them.
  8. Reheat everything before serving.

Notes

  • Prepare as much as possible a day before.
  • Keep the turkey covered to retain moisture.
  • Do not overcook the green beans.
  • Prep Time: 2 hours
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 800
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 1500mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 90g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 45g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg

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