Description
Thanksgiving in the South is a celebration filled with heartwarming flavors and cherished memories. This Southern Thanksgiving menu features a succulent roasted turkey, creamy sweet potatoes, and vibrant green beans, all designed to bring family and friends together around the table. With easy-to-follow steps and delightful dishes, you’ll create an unforgettable feast that captures the essence of Southern hospitality.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (8–12 pounds)
- 2 cups stuffing mix
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or canned)
- 1 pumpkin pie (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Rinse the turkey inside and out; pat dry.
- Rub olive oil on the turkey skin, season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Prepare stuffing according to instructions and fill the turkey cavity loosely.
- Roast turkey breast-side up on a rack in a roasting pan for about 13 minutes per pound until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Peel and cube sweet potatoes; boil until tender (about 15 minutes), then mash with butter and brown sugar.
- Trim green beans and sauté in butter until tender-crisp; add minced garlic at the end.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg