Description
Discover 5 irresistible Friendsgiving foods that are easy to make, impressive to serve, and guaranteed to wow your guests. This collection focuses on comforting classics done right, ensuring a stress-free and delicious celebration with your chosen family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole roasted chicken (3–4 lbs)
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup rich gravy
- 2 cups green bean casserole
- 1 loaf crusty bread
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 pumpkin pie
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Pat the chicken dry, season generously, and roast for about 1.5 hours, or until the thickest part reaches 165°F.
- While the chicken roasts, boil potatoes until fork-tender (about 15-20 minutes). Drain, then mash with butter, warm milk, and salt until creamy.
- Prepare gravy using the chicken’s pan drippings, whisking in flour, then slowly adding broth until smooth.
- Assemble the green bean casserole by mixing beans, cream of mushroom soup, and half the fried onions. Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes, then top with remaining onions and bake for 5 more minutes.
- Slice the bread. Plate the cranberry sauce. Serve the pumpkin pie at room temperature.
Notes
- Let the chicken rest for 15 minutes after roasting before carving for juicier meat.
- Mashed potatoes can be made up to 2 hours ahead and kept warm in a slow cooker.
- If gravy is lumpy, strain or blend it.
- If the casserole is too watery, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Reheat chicken gently in gravy. Refrigerate mashed potatoes and casserole for 3 days; add a splash of milk when reheating. Cover pie loosely with foil at room temp for 2 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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