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Herb Roast Turkey with Sides


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 4 hours 30 min
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x
  • Diet: gluten-free

Description

A delicious herb-roasted turkey served with mashed potatoes, green beans, and cranberry sauce, perfect for a festive meal.


Ingredients

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  • 1 whole turkey (1214 lbs)
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 tbsp rosemary
  • 2 tbsp thyme
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 4 cups mashed potatoes
  • 2 cups green beans
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce
  • 1 loaf dinner rolls
  • 1 pumpkin pie

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. Season turkey with butter, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  3. Roast turkey for 3-4 hours until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Prepare mashed potatoes and green beans while turkey cooks.
  5. Warm cranberry sauce and dinner rolls.
  6. Serve turkey with sides and finish with pumpkin pie.

Notes

  • Make sure to let the turkey rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.
  • You can use the turkey drippings to make gravy.
  • Prep Time: 30 min
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice turkey with sides
  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg