Description
A traditional Thanksgiving meal featuring turkey, stuffing, and seasonal sides.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 2 cups stuffing mix
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup gravy
- 2 cups green beans
- 1 cup corn
- 1 pumpkin pie
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare the turkey by removing the giblets and rinsing it inside and out.
- Stuff the turkey with stuffing mix and secure it.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and cover it with foil.
- Roast the turkey for about 3 hours, removing the foil for the last 30 minutes.
- While the turkey cooks, prepare mashed potatoes and green beans.
- Heat the corn and cranberry sauce in separate pots.
- Make gravy using the turkey drippings.
- Once the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C), remove it from the oven.
- Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.
- Serve with all sides and enjoy your feast.
Notes
- Make sure to thaw the turkey if frozen.
- Use fresh herbs for a better flavor.
- Adjust cooking time based on turkey size.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Thanksgiving, turkey, holiday meal, family dinner