<aside> 🦃 This schedule provides a rough outline of when to start and finish each dish. Adjust the timings based on your specific recipes and preferences. Remember to keep the turkey cooking time as a reference and use a meat thermometer for accurate results. Enjoy your Thanksgiving meal!

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3-4 Days Before Thanksgiving:

• Monday:
  • Thaw the turkey in the refrigerator if you haven't already (allow about 24 hours for every 4-5 pounds).

2 Days Before Thanksgiving:

• Wednesday:
  • Prep the Stuffed Mushrooms:
    • Prepare the filling and clean the mushrooms.
    • Assemble the stuffed mushrooms and refrigerate.
  • Make Cranberry Sauce:
    • Cook the cranberry sauce and refrigerate.

1 Day Before Thanksgiving:

• Thursday:
  • Prep the Turkey:
    • Rinse, dry, and season the turkey.
    • Place it in the roasting pan and refrigerate.
• Friday:
  • Make Apple Crisp:
    • Prepare the apple crisp, cover, and refrigerate.

Thanksgiving Day:

• Morning:
  • Prepare the Homemade Dinner Rolls:
    • Start preparing the dinner rolls and let them rise.
  • Prep the Green Bean Casserole:
    • Assemble the casserole, but don't bake it yet.
  • Prep the Sweet Potato Casserole:
    • Assemble the casserole, but don't bake it yet.
  • Set the table and arrange decorations.
• Afternoon:
  • Begin Roasting the Turkey:
    • Calculate the turkey's cooking time based on its weight and the oven temperature.
    • Place the turkey in the oven.
    • While the turkey roasts, continue with other preparations.
  • Bake the Dinner Rolls:
    • Bake the dinner rolls.
  • Finish and Bake the Green Bean Casserole:
    • Place the casserole in the oven to finish cooking.
  • Finish and Bake the Sweet Potato Casserole:
    • Place the casserole in the oven to finish cooking.
  • Cook the Stuffed Mushrooms:
    • Bake the stuffed mushrooms.
  • Serve Appetizers:
    • Serve the Stuffed Mushrooms and Cranberry Brie Bites.
• Evening:
  • Check the Turkey:
    • Use a meat thermometer to check if the turkey is done. It should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Make Gravy:
    • Use the turkey drippings to make gravy.
  • Finish Cranberry Brie Bites:
    • Warm or finish the Cranberry Brie Bites in the oven.
  • Serve the Meal:
    • Serve the turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, cranberry sauce, and dinner rolls.
  • Serve Desserts:
    • Serve Pumpkin Pie, Apple Crisp, and Pecan Pie.
  • Prepare Beverages:
    • Make Mulled Wine and serve it warm.
    • Heat Homemade Apple Cider (if desired).