Classic Thanksgiving Feast
A traditional Thanksgiving dinner featuring turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, and pies, perfect for gathering loved ones.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 360 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 pounds)
- 2 cups stuffing mix
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup milk
- 1 stick butter
- 2 cups green beans
- 2 cups cranberry sauce
- 2 pies (pumpkin and pecan)
Instructions
- Thaw the turkey in the fridge if frozen. On Thanksgiving morning, preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Remove the giblets and rinse the turkey. Season it with salt and pepper, then stuff the turkey with stuffing mix.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and roast for 3-4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Baste the turkey with its juices every 30 minutes for a golden skin.
- While the turkey cooks, peel and chop the potatoes. Boil them in salted water until tender. Drain and mash with milk and butter. Keep warm until serving.
- Sauté the green beans in butter and season with salt until bright and tender.
- Warm the cranberry sauce in a small pot on low heat to serve with the meal.
- If using store-bought pies, follow the baking instructions on the package. Bake them in the oven while the turkey rests.
Notes
Prep vegetables and stuffing a day ahead to minimize stress on Thanksgiving Day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Thanksgiving, turkey, feast, family meal, holiday cooking