Description
This Thanksgiving Feast is a complete holiday dinner spread with a golden roasted turkey, savory sides, and indulgent desserts—perfect for celebrating with family and friends. Packed with flavors that define the holiday season!
Ingredients
- Roast Turkey: 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs), butter, herbs, garlic, salt, and pepper
- Stuffing: Bread cubes, celery, onion, chicken broth, herbs
- Mashed Potatoes: Russet potatoes, butter, cream, salt
- Gravy: Pan drippings, flour, broth
- Green Bean Casserole: Fresh green beans, mushroom soup, fried onions
- Cranberry Sauce: Fresh cranberries, sugar, orange zest
- Pumpkin Pie: Pie crust, pumpkin purée, eggs, sugar, spices
Instructions
- Prepare the Turkey: Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Season turkey with butter, herbs, salt, and pepper. Roast according to weight until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Make the Stuffing: Sauté celery and onion in butter, mix with bread cubes, broth, and herbs. Bake until golden.
- Mashed Potatoes: Boil potatoes until tender, mash with butter, cream, and salt.
- Gravy: Whisk pan drippings with flour and broth until smooth.
- Green Bean Casserole: Mix green beans, soup, and onions. Bake until bubbly.
- Cranberry Sauce: Simmer cranberries with sugar and orange zest until thickened.
- Pumpkin Pie: Whisk pumpkin, eggs, sugar, and spices. Pour into crust and bake.
- Serve: Arrange dishes on the table for a family-style Thanksgiving feast.
Notes
You can prepare most sides a day ahead to save time on Thanksgiving Day.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Holiday, Dinner
- Method: Roasting, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: thanksgiving feast, holiday dinner, roast turkey, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie