Description
A complete guide to designing a Thanksgiving menu that impresses your guests.
Ingredients
- Turkey – 1 whole (12-14 lbs)
- Stuffing – 1 box (16 oz)
- Green beans – 1 lb
- Mashed potatoes – 5 lbs
- Gravy – 1 jar (16 oz)
- Cranberry sauce – 1 can (14 oz)
- Pumpkin pie – 1 (9-inch)
- Rolls – 1 dozen
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- Prepare the turkey by seasoning it and placing it in a roasting pan.
- Cook the turkey for about 3-4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While the turkey is roasting, prepare the stuffing according to package instructions.
- Boil the potatoes until tender, then mash with butter and milk.
- Steam the green beans until bright green and tender.
- Heat the gravy in a saucepan.
- Serve the turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, and rolls.
- Finish the meal with pumpkin pie for dessert.
Notes
- Let the turkey rest for 30 minutes before carving.
- Prepare sides while the turkey cooks.
- Consider dietary restrictions of your guests.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 85g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: thanksgiving menu design