Description
A traditional Thanksgiving meal featuring turkey, stuffing, and classic sides.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 2 cups stuffing mix
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 cup butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- 2 cups green beans
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 pumpkin pie
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Prepare the stuffing by sautéing celery and onion in butter.
- Mix stuffing with chicken broth and seasonings.
- Stuff the turkey cavity with the prepared stuffing.
- Place turkey in a roasting pan and cover with foil.
- Roast turkey for approximately 3-4 hours.
- Remove the foil for the last 30 minutes to brown the skin.
- Prepare mashed potatoes and green beans on the stovetop.
- Serve cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie as sides.
- Let turkey rest before carving and serving.
Notes
- Make sure the internal temperature of the turkey reaches 165°F (74°C).
- You can prepare the stuffing a day in advance.
- Use leftover turkey for sandwiches the next day.
- 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: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Thanksgiving, turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie