Jul 14 2026
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Thanksgiving Dinner Recipe

Time4h
Serves10

Oven Roasted Turkey Breast, Sugar Cured Ham, Sweet Potato Casserole, Green Beans and Carrots, Mashed Potatoes, Southern Herb Stuffing, Homemade Giblet Gravy, Cranberry Relish, Cornbread Muffins, Pecan or Pumpkin Pie

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Ingredients

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Main Dishes

Gravy & Condiments

Baking

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Turkey

    Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Season the turkey breast with salt, pepper, and your choice of herbs. Roast in the oven for 1.5 to 2 hours, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare the Ham

    Place the sugar cured ham in a roasting pan. Bake in the oven for 1 to 1.5 hours at the same temperature until heated through.

  3. 3

    Sweet Potato Casserole

    Boil sweet potatoes until tender. Mash and mix with sugar, butter, and eggs. Pour into a baking dish and top with marshmallows. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Green Beans and Carrots

    Steam green beans and carrots until tender, then toss with butter and seasoning.

  5. 5

    Mashed Potatoes

    Boil potatoes until soft, then mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper.

  6. 6

    Southern Herb Stuffing

    Prepare stuffing according to the package instructions, adding sautéed onions, celery, and herbs.

  7. 7

    Homemade Giblet Gravy

    In a saucepan, cook giblets in broth. Strain and mix with roux to thicken.

  8. 8

    Cranberry Relish

    Combine fresh cranberries, sugar, and water in a saucepan. Cook until berries burst and mixture thickens.

  9. 9

    Cornbread Muffins

    Mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, and baking powder. Add milk, eggs, and melted butter. Bake in muffin tins at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes.

  10. 10

    Pecan or Pumpkin Pie

    Prepare pie crust, fill with pecan filling or pumpkin puree mixture. Bake according to pie recipe instructions.

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