Description
A traditional Thanksgiving feast featuring turkey and classic sides.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 pounds)
- 4 cups stuffing
- 2 cups cranberry sauce
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup gravy
- 3 cups green bean casserole
- 1 pumpkin pie
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare the turkey by seasoning it and stuffing it with stuffing.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and cover it with foil.
- Roast the turkey for about 3 hours, basting it every hour.
- Remove the foil in the last hour to brown the skin.
- Prepare side dishes like mashed potatoes and green bean casserole while the turkey cooks.
- 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 cranberry sauce, gravy, and pumpkin pie.
Notes
- Make sure to thaw the turkey in advance if frozen.
- Use a meat thermometer for accurate cooking.
- Customize sides based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of turkey with sides
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Thanksgiving food, turkey, holiday meal