Easy Friendsgiving Menu for a Crowd on a Budget: Save Big!
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A budget-friendly Friendsgiving menu that is easy to prepare and perfect for serving a crowd.
- Author: Olivia Clara
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
- 1 large turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 2 cups stuffing mix
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups green beans
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 pumpkin pie
- 1 gallon apple cider
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare the turkey by seasoning it and placing it in a roasting pan.
- Mix the stuffing with chicken broth and stuff the turkey.
- Roast the turkey for about 3-4 hours, basting occasionally.
- While the turkey is cooking, prepare the mashed potatoes and green beans.
- Heat the green beans in a pot with butter until tender.
- Once the turkey is done, let it rest before carving.
- Serve the turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie.
- Pour apple cider into glasses for a refreshing drink.
Notes
- Consider using frozen vegetables to save on costs.
- Make the pumpkin pie a day in advance to save time.
- Leftover turkey can be used for sandwiches the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg