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A vibrant Thanksgiving feast featuring beautifully plated roasted turkey, colorful side dishes, filled with autumnal garnishes on a rustic wooden table, captured as a close-up showing textures of crispy skin, fresh herbs, and creamy mashed potatoes, styled with seasonal decor.

Stress-Free Thanksgiving Make-Ahead Feast

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A complete stress-free Thanksgiving dinner featuring make-ahead dishes, flavorful sides, and festive touches, designed to reduce prep time and increase enjoyment.

  • Total Time: 1 day (with make-ahead prep)
  • Yield: 8-10 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 roasted turkey (pre-cooked or prepared ahead)
  • Seasonal vegetables (carrots, Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes)
  • Herb stuffing
  • Cranberry sauce
  • Mashed potatoes
  • Gravy
  • Fresh herbs for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the turkey and sides a day before, store in the fridge.
  2. Reheat the turkey and sides just before serving.
  3. Arrange dishes on a serving platter with garnishes for a festive presentation.

Notes

  • Use pre-cooked turkey or precooked dishes to save time.
  • Chill sides that can be made ahead of time and reheat gently.
  • Coordinate with guests if potluck-style to ease prep load.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Method: Roasting, reheating, assembling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Holiday, Family-Friendly

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 450 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: fifty g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg