
Thanksgiving Dinner Recipe
Traditional Thanksgiving celebration dinner.
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Ingredients
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Turkey
Stuffing
Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans
Pumpkin Pie
Method
Turkey
- 1
Prepare the Turkey
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Remove the turkey giblets and pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
- 2
- 3
Roast the Turkey
Place the turkey on a rack in a roasting pan and roast for about 13-15 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let it rest for 20 minutes before carving.
Stuffing
- 4
Sauté Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine bread cubes, sautéed vegetables, beaten eggs, sage, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- 6
Bake Stuffing
Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and cover with foil. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
Mashed Potatoes
- 7
- 8
Green Beans
- 9
Pumpkin Pie
- 10
Prepare Pie Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and evaporated milk. Mix until smooth.
- 11
Bake the Pie
Pour the filling into the pie crust and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes. Then lower the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 40-50 minutes until set.
- 12
Cool the Pie
Allow the pie to cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.