Description
Thanksgiving in the South is a celebration of warmth and tradition, where every dish tells a story. This Southern Thanksgiving Menu features a juicy roasted turkey, soul-soothing cornbread dressing, vibrant green bean casserole, creamy mashed potatoes, and a sweet pecan pie to top it all off. Each bite is packed with flavor, perfect for gathering loved ones around the table and creating cherished memories. Embrace the essence of Southern hospitality with this delightful spread that will leave everyone raving long after the meal is over.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (12 lb) turkey
- 4 cups homemade cornbread (crumbled)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh green beans
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup crispy fried onions
- 3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the Turkey: Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Rub turkey with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for about 3-4 hours until golden brown and juices run clear.
- Make Cornbread Dressing: Crumble cornbread into a bowl. Sauté onions and celery in butter; combine with cornbread, chicken broth, and herbs.
- Green Bean Casserole: Blanch green beans for 3 minutes. Mix with mushroom soup and crispy onions in a baking dish; bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes.
- Prepare Mashed Potatoes: Boil chopped potatoes until tender. Mash with butter and cream until fluffy.
- Bake Pecan Pie: Combine corn syrup, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and pecans in a bowl. Pour into pie shell; bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes until set.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting/Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 plate (400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg