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A colorful Thanksgiving feast featuring roasted turkey, cornbread, green beans, sweet potatoes, and cranberry sauce, all beautifully arranged on a rustic wooden table with autumn leaves and warm lighting.

Effortless Classic Southern Thanksgiving Feasts

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A hearty and traditional Southern Thanksgiving feast featuring roasted turkey, cornbread, green beans, sweet potatoes, and classic gravy, all prepared with simple, flavorful ingredients.

  • Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 whole turkey (12-14 lbs)
  • 2 cups cornbread crumbs
  • 4 cups green beans
  • 3 large sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the turkey by seasoning inside and out with salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning. Roast until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 hours.
  2. Bake cornbread according to package instructions. Once cooled, crumble and set aside.
  3. Peel and cube sweet potatoes, then boil until tender, about 15 minutes. Mash with butter, salt, and a touch of cinnamon.
  4. Steam green beans until tender, then season with salt and a little butter.
  5. Serve the turkey sliced with sides of cornbread, mashed sweet potatoes, green beans, and cranberry sauce for a complete Southern feast.

Notes

  • Adjust seasoning to taste. Use fresh herbs for extra flavor. Make gravy from turkey drippings if desired.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Method: Roasting, boiling, steaming
  • Cuisine: Southern American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 550 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 820mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 68g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 130mg