Print10 Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Dishes to Simplify Your Feast
A collection of 10 delicious make-ahead Thanksgiving dishes that can be prepared the night before to simplify your feast.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours
- Yield: 10-12 servings
- Category: Thanksgiving
- Method: Baking, Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Turkey – 1 whole (12-14 lbs)
- Stuffing – 1 batch (about 12 cups)
- Mashed Potatoes – 5 lbs potatoes
- Green Bean Casserole – 2 lbs green beans
- Cranberry Sauce – 1 can (14 oz)
- Pumpkin Pie – 1 pie
- Gravy – 4 cups
- Sweet Potatoes – 3 lbs
- Rolls – 2 dozen
- Salad – 1 large bowl (mixed greens)
Instructions
- Prepare the turkey by seasoning and brining it overnight.
- Make the stuffing and refrigerate it until ready to bake.
- Peel and chop the potatoes, then store them in water overnight.
- Prepare the green bean casserole and cover it for baking the next day.
- Make the cranberry sauce and let it chill in the fridge.
- Bake the pumpkin pie and allow it to cool overnight.
- Prepare the gravy and store it in an airtight container.
- Peel and mash the sweet potatoes, then refrigerate.
- Prepare the rolls and let them rise overnight in the fridge.
- Assemble the salad ingredients and keep them separate until serving.
Notes
- Make sure to label all containers with the dish name and date.
- Check the oven space and timing for reheating dishes on Thanksgiving Day.
- Consider using disposable aluminum pans for easy cleanup.
- Keep the turkey covered to retain moisture while cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 90g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg