Traditional Turkey Dinner Recipe

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the Turkey

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the turkey giblets and pat the turkey dry with paper towels. Rub the turkey inside and out with olive oil or softened butter, and season generously with salt and black pepper.

2. 2

   Stuff the Turkey

   Prepare the stuffing according to the package instructions. Once prepared, stuff the turkey cavity with the stuffing mix.

3. 3

   Roast the Turkey

   Place the turkey breast side up on a roasting rack in a roasting pan. Add chopped onions, carrots, celery, and garlic around the turkey. Pour 2 cups of broth over the vegetables. Roast in the preheated oven for approximately 13-15 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

4. 4

   Prepare the Gravy

   Once the turkey is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest. In the same roasting pan, add the remaining broth and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer and thicken with a cornstarch slurry if desired.

5. 5

   Prepare the Sides

   Steam or blanch the green beans until tender. Serve the mashed potatoes with butter and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve cranberry sauce on the side.

6. 6

   Serve the Dinner

   Carve the turkey and serve it alongside the stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, and cranberry sauce.