Description
Essential dishes to make your Thanksgiving meal unforgettable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cups bread cubes
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried sage
- 5 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 cups green beans, trimmed
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup crispy fried onions
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
- 3 eggs
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Rinse turkey and pat dry. Rub with butter, salt, and pepper.
- Roast turkey for 3-4 hours until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- For stuffing, sauté celery and onion in butter. Mix with bread cubes and broth. Bake 30 minutes.
- Boil potatoes until tender. Mash with milk, butter, and sour cream.
- Mix green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and half the fried onions. Bake 25 minutes, top with remaining onions.
- For pumpkin pie, mix pumpkin, eggs, evaporated milk, sugar, and spices. Pour into crust and bake 45 minutes.
Notes
- Let turkey rest 20 minutes before carving.
- Use fresh herbs for better flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Holiday
- Method: Roasting, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Thanksgiving, turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, pumpkin pie