Description
This Unique Thanksgiving Recipe offers a classic roasted turkey stuffed with savory stuffing, accompanied by a rich pumpkin side dish and cranberry sauce, ensuring a festive and flavorful holiday meal that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Turkey and Stuffing
- 1 turkey (12-14 lbs)
- 2 cups of stuffing
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Sides and Seasoning
- 1 cup of cranberry sauce
- 4 cups of mixed vegetables
- 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 evenly and thoroughly.
- Prepare Turkey: Season the turkey generously with salt and black pepper to enhance the natural flavor of the meat.
- Stuff the Turkey: Fill the turkey cavity with 2 cups of prepared stuffing, making sure it is evenly packed.
- Cover and Roast: Place the turkey in a roasting pan and cover it with foil to retain moisture during cooking.
- Roast the Turkey: Roast the covered turkey for 2.5 hours. Then remove the foil and continue roasting for an additional 30 minutes to brown the skin and finish cooking.
- Cook Vegetables: While the turkey roasts, cook the 4 cups of mixed vegetables in a pot over medium heat until tender, around 10-15 minutes.
- Prepare Pumpkin Mixture: In a bowl, combine pumpkin puree, heavy cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well-blended.
- Bake Pumpkin Side: Transfer the pumpkin mixture to a baking dish and bake in the oven for 30 minutes, or until set and lightly caramelized on top.
- Serve: Plate slices of turkey with stuffing, cranberry sauce on the side, the baked pumpkin dish, and cooked vegetables for a complete festive meal.
Notes
- Ensure the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- Use fresh or homemade stuffing for the best flavor.
- The pumpkin side dish can be prepared ahead and reheated before serving.
- Let the turkey rest for 15-20 minutes before carving to keep it juicy.
- Adjust seasoning of sides to taste, especially salt and sugar levels.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/8th of recipe)
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
Keywords: Thanksgiving, turkey, stuffing, pumpkin puree, cranberry sauce, roasted vegetables, holiday meal
