Unique Thanksgiving Recipes That Will Dazzle Your Guests Recipe
A classic Thanksgiving feast featuring a perfectly roasted turkey stuffed with savory stuffing, accompanied by tender mixed vegetables, tangy cranberry sauce, and a creamy spiced pumpkin side dish baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Turkey and Stuffing
- 1 turkey (12-14 lbs)
- 2 cups of stuffing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sides
- 1 cup of cranberry sauce
- 4 cups of mixed vegetables
Pumpkin Side Dish
- 1 cup of pumpkin puree
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons of cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon of nutmeg
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for roasting the turkey and baking the pumpkin dish.
- Season Turkey: Season the turkey generously with salt and pepper on the outside and inside cavity to enhance flavor.
- Stuff Turkey: Fill the turkey cavity with 2 cups of stuffing, packing it loosely to allow heat circulation.
- Prepare for Roasting: Place the stuffed turkey into a roasting pan and cover it loosely with aluminum foil to retain moisture during early roasting.
- Roast Turkey: Roast the turkey in the oven for a total of 3 hours. Remove the foil during the last 30 minutes to allow the skin to brown and crisp.
- Cook Vegetables: While the turkey roasts, cook 4 cups of mixed vegetables in a pot with water until tender but still crisp, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Mix Pumpkin Dish: In a bowl, combine 1 cup pumpkin puree, 1 cup heavy cream, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/2 cup brown sugar until smooth and well mixed.
- Bake Pumpkin Mixture: Pour the pumpkin mixture into a baking dish and bake in the oven for 30 minutes at 350°F, until set and fragrant.
- Serve: Carve the turkey and serve with stuffing, cranberry sauce, cooked mixed vegetables, and the warm baked pumpkin side dish on the side.
Notes
- Ensure the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.
- Let the turkey rest for at least 15-20 minutes before carving to retain juices.
- Use fresh mixed vegetables for the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust spices in the pumpkin dish to your taste preference.
- Covering the turkey during roasting helps retain moisture; removing it allows crispy skin.
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