Thanksgiving Dinner For 10
Aldi has set the Thanksgiving dinner bar with their $40 Thanksgiving meal for 10 people: a classic Thanksgiving feast on a budget.
Ingredients
For the Turkey and gravy
- 14 lb whole turkey Thawed
- 3 tablespoons salt I use Kosher salt, adjust if you are using table salt
- 1 packet poultry spices
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 lemon zested and juiced.
- 1 unsalted butter softened
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups water for roasting pan
- 2 packets brown gravy prepare per package instructions
For the Mashed Potatoes
- 4 lb russet potatoes peeled and cubed
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley optional
For the Sweet Potato Casserole
- 3 lb sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- salt to taste
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
For the Green Bean Casserole
- 2 14.5 oz cans cut green beans Drained
- 1 10.5 oz can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ¼ cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup French fried onions
For the Stuffing
- 2 6 oz. cornbread stuffing mix box
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons oil I used avocado
- ½ cup celery diced, about 2 stalks
- ½ cup onion diced, about ½ medium onion
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup water or substitute broth
For the Mac and Cheese
- 2 12 oz boxes shells and cheese
- ¼ cup evaporated milk
For the glazed carrots
- 1 16 oz bag baby carrots
- 3 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 1 cup water
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley optional
For the Cranberry Sauce
- 1 14 oz jellied cranberry sauce
For the Dinner Rolls
- 1 12 oz. Hawaiian sweet rolls 12 count
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
For the Pumpkin Pie
- 1 pre-made pie crust thawed and at room temperature
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 15 oz. can 100% pure pumpkin
- 1 12 oz. can evaporated milk
Instructions
Prepare the Turkey and Gravy
- Pat the turkey dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt, poultry seasoning on all sides. If time allows let it sit in the fridge with the spices overnight.14 lb whole turkey, 1 packet poultry spices, 3 tablespoons salt
- In a bowl mix the butter, garlic, juice and zest of half a lemon, salt and poultry seasoning.1 lemon, 1 unsalted butter, 3 cloves garlic
- Carefully insert your finger under the breast to separate the skin and meat. Rub the butter in between the skin and meat on as much of the surface as possible. If you have some leftover carefully rub it on top of the turkey.
- Add the onion cut in quarters and the half lemon. Add 2 cups of water to the bottom of the roasting pan.1 yellow onion, 2 cups water
- Preheat oven to 500F
- Cook the turkey uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes keeping an eye on the color.
- Reduce the temperature to 350F
- Cover Turkey with aluminum foil and bake until temperature reaches 155F to 160F. Mine took 1 hour.
- Rest the turkey 30-45 minutes before carving.
- Gravy can be made right before serving.2 packets brown gravy
Make the Mashed Potatoes
- Place the potatoes in a large pot, add enough water to cover them, add salt and bring to boil.4 lb russet potatoes
- Once the potatoes are tender, drain them and set aside.
- In a small sauce pan, melt the butter and add the evaporated milk.½ cup evaporated milk, ½ cup unsalted butter
- Mash the potatoes and add the butter mixture.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, garnish with parsley.Salt & pepper to taste, 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
Make the Sweet Potato Casserole
- Place the potatoes in a large pot, add enough water to cover them, add salt and bring to boil.3 lb sweet potatoes
- Once the potatoes are tender, drain them and set aside.
- In a small sauce pan melt the butter and sugar. Cook until the sugar is dissolved .3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- Mash the potatoes and add cinnamon, salt to taste and the melted butter and sugar.salt to taste, 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- In a small bowl whisk the egg and evaporated milk. Add them to the mashed potato mixture.½ cup evaporated milk, 1 egg
- Place in a baking dish, top with mini marshmallows.1 cup miniature marshmallows
- Bake at 350F until marshmallows are melted and lightly browned.
Make the Green Bean Casserole
- In a medium bowl whisk together the evaporated milk and the cream of mushroom soup. Fold in the drained green beans.1 10.5 oz can condensed cream of mushroom soup, ¼ cup evaporated milk, 2 14.5 oz cans cut green beans
- Place the green beans in a casserole dish, add crispy onions on top and bake at 350F until the onion topping turns golden brown.1 cup French fried onions
Make the Cornbread Stuffing
- In a skillet melt the butter and oil and sauté the onions and celery for 5 minutes.2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons oil, ½ cup celery, ½ cup onion
- Add the cornbread stuffing mix, water and broth and mix well. Place in a serving dish.2 6 oz. cornbread stuffing mix, 1 cup chicken broth, 1 cup water
Make the Mac and Cheese
- Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add salt and shells and cook for 6 minutes.2 12 oz boxes shells and cheese
- Drain and add the packets of cheese sauce and evaporated milk and serve.¼ cup evaporated milk
Make the Glazed Carrots
- In a skillet add the carrots and 1 cup of water and bring to boil, add salt to taste. Cover and cook until fork tender for 4-5 minutes.1 16 oz bag baby carrots, 1 cup water, Salt to taste
- Drain and set aside. Use the same skillet to melt butter and sugar. Return carrots to the skillet until they are covered in the sugar mixture and serve.3 Tablespoons brown sugar, 2 Tablespoons Butter
- Garnish with parsley (optional)1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
Cranberry Sauce
- Add sauce to a small sauce pan and heat gently.1 14 oz jellied cranberry sauce
- Place in a serving bowl.
Dinner rolls
- Place the dinner rolls in a baking dish, brush with butter and place them in the oven at 350 for 5 minutes.1 12 oz. Hawaiian sweet rolls, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Make the Pumpking Pie
- Let the pie dough stand at room temperature for 10 minutes. Fit the crust into a 9-inch pie pan.1 pre-made pie crust
- Use one hand to hold the edge of the dough while using the other hand to gently press it into the center and up the sides of the pan. Be careful not to stretch the dough.
- Make the crimp and chill the dough uncovered for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line the pie crust with parchment paper and place some beans or rice in the center. Bake the crust for 30 minutes until lightly browned.
- In a bowl whisk the eggs, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, milk and pumpkin puree.2 eggs, ¾ cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, 1 15 oz. can 100% pure pumpkin, 1 12 oz. can evaporated milk
- Pour the filling into the pie crust and bake for 50 minutes or until outer 3 inches of the pie are set and the center a bit giggly.
- Allow the pie to fully cool down and set before serving. For best results, bake ahead and store overnight in the fridge uncovered.
Notes
Watch the turkey closely when roasting at 500F for the initial browning of the skin. If you notice the turkey browning too quickly, carefully remove them the oven, cover with foil, reduce the temperature to 350F and continue cooking covered.
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