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Stress-Free Thanksgiving Dinner Menu

Thanksgiving Dinner with Split Turkey Breast

Thanksgiving is coming. Are you ready?

Whether you are new to the kitchen or looking for a delicious menu that won’t leave you pulling your hair out, this Stress-Free Thanksgiving Dinner Menu is a perfect compromise between tradition and ease of preparation. Featuring a roasted split turkey breast and several make-ahead side dishes, this Thanksgiving menu is both decadent and doable.

Stress-Free Thanksgiving Dinner Menu

Roasted Lemon Rosemary Split Turkey Breast

Trade the big turkey for this smaller, but super flavorful version flavored with a quick and easy lemon rosemary rub.

Foolproof Herbed Turkey Gravy

Homemade gravy doesn’t have to be complicated! This recipe yields a perfect, lump-free gravy that guests will love.

Cheddar Bacon Twice Baked Potatoes

Toss the mashed potatoes from the menu and replace them with these delicious and decadent Cheddar Bacon Twice Baked Potatoes. And here’s how to make these stress-free: do the first bake on the potatoes a day or two in advance. Then you only need to scoop, mix, fill and bake — which can be done while the turkey is resting.

Lemon Garlic Roasted Green Beans

Don’t settle for boring green beans! These tender roasted green beans are roasted with zesty lemon wedges and warm garlic. Best of all, they can be made the day before and just reheated before serving.

Brussels Sprouts with Onions, Bacon and Cranberries

Filled with fall flavors, this is an easy recipe for Brussels sprouts that can be made the day before and reheated.

Mini Sweet Potato Casseroles

Cook up this Thanksgiving classic on a small, individually portioned scale. These Mini Sweet Potato Casseroles are also a perfect make-ahead dish to make your Thanksgiving stress-free.

You May Also Want …

When your guests ask if they can bring anything, say yes! Here are some ideas of items you might want them to bring:

  • Cranberry sauce
  • A salad
  • A cheese plate to munch on before dinner
  • Pie for dessert

Tricia

Sunday 9th of February 2014

I recently purchased a split turkey breast and wanted a simple healthy recipe to prepare it. Wow! This turned out absolutely wonderful; moist, juicy, tender and very easy. Thank you!

patsy

Monday 18th of November 2013

I can't believe it's almost here! I am finalizing the menu and who is bringing what... so, I'm getting there, but seriously not ready for it yet!

Kate

Sunday 17th of November 2013

I am so not ready for Thanksgiving!