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Unique Thanksgiving Recipes

Unique Thanksgiving Recipes to Wow Your Guests This Year

Discover unique Thanksgiving recipes that include a delightful turkey and creamy pumpkin dish, perfect for creating memorable moments.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Turkey
  • 1 whole turkey The star of the Thanksgiving table.
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 cup stuffing mix Use gluten-free if needed.
For the Pumpkin Dish
  • 1 can pumpkin puree Key for creamy texture.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Use coconut milk for dairy-free.
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon Warm spice.
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg Warm spice.
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar Sweetens the dish.
For the Vegetables
  • 4 cups mixed vegetables Such as carrots and peas.

Equipment

  • Roasting pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Pot

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Season the turkey inside and out with salt and pepper. Stuff with the chosen stuffing mix.
  3. Place the turkey breast-side up in a roasting pan and cover loosely with aluminum foil.
  4. Boil water in a pot, add mixed vegetables, and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender.
  5. Mix together pumpkin puree, heavy cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar in a bowl.
  6. Pour the pumpkin mixture into a baking dish.
  7. Place the baking dish with the pumpkin mixture in the oven alongside the turkey.
  8. Remove the foil from the turkey for the last 30 minutes of roasting.
  9. Let the turkey rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.
  10. Carve the turkey and serve with the pumpkin dish and mixed vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This unique Thanksgiving recipe is sure to impress! Enjoy cooking and creating lasting memories this holiday season.

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