Description
A classic menu for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner featuring turkey, sides, and desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 2 cups stuffing mix
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 2 cups green beans
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 2 pumpkin pies
- 1 cup whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the turkey by removing the giblets and patting it dry.
- Stuff the turkey with stuffing mix.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and cover with butter.
- Roast the turkey for about 3-4 hours, basting occasionally.
- Cook the mashed potatoes until soft and mash with butter and milk.
- Steam the green beans until tender.
- Serve cranberry sauce on the side.
- Slice the pumpkin pies and add whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Let the turkey rest for 30 minutes before carving.
- Adjust cooking time based on turkey weight.
- Use fresh ingredients for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 1200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 70g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 100g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: thanksgiving, turkey, sides, dinner