Description
Experience the warmth and joy of a Southern Thanksgiving with this mouthwatering menu. Picture a golden-brown turkey, rich cornbread stuffing, creamy mashed potatoes, and sweet pecan pie gracing your table. This easy-to-follow guide combines traditional flavors with modern twists, ensuring a delightful feast that will impress your guests and create lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 pounds)
- 4 cups cornbread stuffing (homemade preferred)
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 4 large potatoes (for mashing)
- 1 cup homemade cranberry sauce
- 1 pecan pie (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Thaw the turkey in the fridge for 24 hours per 4-5 pounds. Remove giblets and pat dry.
- Rub olive oil over the turkey and season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and rosemary.
- Fill the turkey cavity with cornbread stuffing.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Roast turkey for approximately 13 minutes per pound until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Boil potatoes until fork-tender; mash with butter and cream until smooth.
- For green bean casserole, mix green beans with cream of mushroom soup; top with crispy onions before baking.
- Prepare pecan pie by combining corn syrup, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and pecans in a pie shell; bake at 350°F (175°C) for about an hour.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg