19+ College Thanksgiving Recipe You Must Try Them!

The Main Course: Turkey Meatloaf

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

To start, preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, sage, salt, and black pepper. Use your hands to mix everything together until well combined. Transfer the mixture into a loaf pan and shape it into a loaf. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Optional: Cranberry Glaze

• 1/4 cup cranberry sauce
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey

If you want to elevate your turkey meatloaf, you can add a cranberry glaze on top. In a small saucepan, combine the cranberry sauce, balsamic vinegar, and honey. Cook over medium heat until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Drizzle the glaze over the meatloaf and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

Side Dishes: Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans

Ingredients:

• 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

For the roasted sweet potatoes, preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the cubed sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Toss to coat evenly and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until tender.

For the green beans, preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Spread the green beans on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Roast for 15-20 minutes, or until tender and slightly charred.

Finish with a Classic: Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
• 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Pour the mixture into the unbaked pie crust. Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for an additional 35-40 minutes, or until the center is set. Let cool before serving.

With this simple but delicious Thanksgiving recipe, you can enjoy a traditional holiday meal without breaking the bank or spending hours in the kitchen. So, gather your friends and give thanks over a hearty and satisfying feast. Happy Thanksgiving!