3 Must-Try Thanksgiving Recipes That Will Wow Your Guests

 

Impress your loved ones with a mouth-watering Thanksgiving dinner.

Unleash Your Inner Chef with These 3 Must-Try Thanksgiving Recipes That Will Impress Your Guests

Are you hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year and looking for some show-stopping recipes to impress your guests? Look no further because we've got you covered! Here are three must-try Thanksgiving recipes that will leave your guests wowed and satisfied.

1. Turkey Recipe

 When it comes to Thanksgiving dinner, the turkey is the centerpiece of the meal. Therefore, it is crucial to cook a juicy turkey that everyone will enjoy. Cooking a juicy turkey not only makes it more flavorful but also ensures that it is not dry and tough. Nobody likes a dry and tasteless turkey, so it is important to take the time to prepare it properly. With the right preparation and cooking techniques, you can achieve a delicious and juicy turkey that will be the star of the show on Thanksgiving Day. Check out this recipe.

Ingredients

19 Pound Turkey (@HEB Natural Turkey) 2 cups of Chicken Broth (for roasting) Large Apple Turkey wash

• Turkey
• 1 to 3 Tablespoon of Salt

Turkey Sauce Blend

• 1/2 Cup Ranch (Hidden Valleys or View Ranch)
• 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
• 1/2 Cup Melted Butter Or Margarine
• 1/2 Tablespoon Paprika
• 1/2 Tablespoon Garlic
• 1 Tablespoon Parsley Flakes

Turkey Stuffing Ingredients

• 1 Box Stuffing (@HEB Herb seasoned stuffing)
• 2 Cups Finely Chopped Onion (1 Large Onion)
• 2 Cups Finely Chopped Celery (6-8 Stalks)
• 1/2 Cup Melted Butter Or Margarine
• 2 Tablespoons Parley Flakes Or fresh Parsley
• 1 1/2 Chicken Broth

2. Stuffing Recipe

Don't you love making stuffing during the holiday season? It's a classic side dish everyone enjoys and is so easy to make. You can enjoy it with some collard greens.

Shopping List:

• 2 bags Pepperidge Farms Cornbread Stuffing Mix
• 1/2 bag Pepperidge Farms White Bread Stuffing Mix
• 2lbs Jimmy Dean Breakfast or Sage Sausage
• 1 tbsp of "Better than Bouillon" chicken base
• 1 yellow onion - diced
• 3-4 stalks of celery - diced
• 4 cups stock (homemade preferably)
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
• fresh sage (3-4 leaves diced)
• salt,
• pepper,
• garlic,
• onion powder,
• Italian seasoning

3. Sweet potato pie Recipe

This sweet potato pie recipe is a must-try for your next Thanksgiving dinner. The roasted sweet potatoes mixed with melted butter, sugar, and a blend of warm spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, and allspice create a deliciously rich and creamy filling. Adding vanilla, butter, lemon extract, and fresh lemon juice adds an extra layer of flavor. The filling is poured into deep dish pie shells and baked until golden brown and perfectly set. This pie is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.

Shopping List: 

• 2lbs Sweet Potatoes 
• 1 Cup Melted Butter 
• 3 Cups White sugar 
• 3 Eggs 
• 1 tsp each Nutmeg/Cinnamon/Allspice 
• pinch of salt (to taste) 
• 2 tbsp flour 
• 2 tbsp brown sugar 
• 1 cup whole milk 
• 1/2 tsp each of Vanilla Extract, Butter Extract, and Lemon Extract 
• 1 tsp Fresh Lemon Juice 
• 2 Deep Dish Pie Shells 

Recipe in this video.

These three must-try Thanksgiving recipes for sweet potatoes, turkey, and stuffing will impress your guests and make your dinner one to remember. Remember to give them a mouth-watering dessert like a Southern Buttermilk Pound Cake. Happy cooking!