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Best, cheap, easy thanksgiving dinner menu idea in less than 4 hours.
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Easy Thanksgiving Dinner Menu | Thanksgiving Feast

This is a simple and easy Thanksgiving dinner menu you can make in 4 hours or less. If you are looking for a bigger menu for a large crowd or family of 4 or more, from soup, salads, and appetizers to side dishes, then you can check here for a 100 + Thanksgiving food list, Thanksgiving side dishes, Thanksgiving desserts
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time4 hours
Course: Appetizer, Bread, Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, North America, South America
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 8
Calories: 1346kcal
Author: Kushi

Ingredients

Instructions

Make ahead recipes

  • Dinner rolls, pumpkin pie, biscuits, persimmon pudding, etc., can be made ahead of time and stored the previous day, all at room temperature.
    Dinner Rolls or Yeast Rolls, Pumpkin Pie with Streusel Topping, Persimmon Apple Pudding, Buttermilk Biscuits
  • Corn casserole, sweet potato casserole, and green bean casserole reheat very well in your oven and also in a microwave. So you can consider making this even ahead of time. Follow the make-ahead instructions in the recipe.
    Green Bean Casserole, Crispy Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole, Corn Cheese Casserole, Sweet Potato Casserole
  • If you have plans to brining meat you can start the brining process a day or two in advance.

On the day of Thanksgiving

  • If you are planning for something like salads, I recommend making it on the same day. You can prep everything in the morning and keep it in the refrigerator and just toss the salad before serving.
  • Crispy potatoes or any vegetables can be spread out in the same pan you are going to roast the meat.
    Roast Chicken or Spatchcock Chicken, Whole Roasted Cauliflower, Garlic Butter Green Beans, Garlic Roasted Potatoes, Mac and Cheese
  • I recommend roasting chicken, turkey, or even cauliflower just 15 to 30 minutes before you are ready to serve. The main dish, which is the star tastes the best when served warm and fresh.

Nutrition

Calories: 1346kcal | Carbohydrates: 180g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 3441mg | Potassium: 823mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Calcium: 215mg | Iron: 12mg