A Thanksgiving Day Dinner “List of Ingredients” for a large group of 12 people can be overwhelming. Here is my list, done in the complete menu style. I use it as a checklist to insure I have an ample amount of everything I need. You may want to add amounts to suit your guest list.
Turkey: 12-14 pounds
If a fruity flavor is desired loosely stuffed with a cut up apple, a peeled orange, and a large stalk of celery
Coarse Sea Salt for the cavity of the bird
4 tablespoons butter for a generous coating on outside of bird
Dressing: (cooked separately from the turkey)
3 to 4 loaves of sliced white bread (1 to 1-1/4 pounds each)
3 medium onions
4- 5 large stalks of celery (or one entire celery heart package, about 1/2 pound)
3 sticks of butter (yes…. 3 sticks for the dressing alone)
Dry seasonings to taste: parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme
Salt and Pepper
Giblet pan drippings
Mashed Potatoes:
5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
Butter, salt and pepper, heavy whipping cream to taste
Gravy:
Turkey pan drippings
Flour and water or Wondra (to thicken to your preference)
Salt and Pepper to taste
Basic Green Bean Casserole:
1 pound of cooked, cut up green beans
1 can cream of mushroom condensed soup
1 large can or bag of french fried onions
Worcestershire Sauce
Corn:
16 ounces frozen corn kernels (for 12 diners, make it 32 ounces)
Butter, Salt and Pepper to taste
Simple Ambrosia:
One 16 ounces container of sour cream
One 15 ounce can of Del Monte Fruit Cocktail with cherries
One 16 ounce bag of mini marshmallows
Squash:
Delicata, Acorn or Butternut (I cook all three so there can be leftovers)
1/4 squash per person
Butter, salt and pepper to taste
Sweet Potato Casserole:
Yams
Pecans
Brown Sugar
Maple syrup
Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg,
One fresh navel orange
Cranberry Relish:
Whole Cranberries
Walnuts
One fresh navel orange
Two medium apples
Sugar
Deviled Eggs:
Large Eggs
Hellman’s Mayonnaise
Paprika
Lawry’s Salt and Pepper
Desserts:
Fruit Pies
Pumpkin Pie
Assorted Cheesecake
Pecan Pie
Ice Creams
Whipping Cream
Maraschino Cherries
Beverages
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