NO Fuss $10 Turkey Dinner for 2

whole turkey

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: turkey breast

Chicken is lower in fat, while turkey breast is less expensive and still flavorful.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier for heart health, while margarine is often less expensive.

stuffing

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bread crumbs

Quinoa is a gluten-free option, while bread crumbs are a budget-friendly alternative.

cranberry sauce

🥗Healthier: fresh cranberries

💰Cheaper: jelly

Fresh cranberries provide a tart flavor, while jelly is a more affordable option.

Place the turkey thighs into the slow cooker.

Wash hands after handling the turkey.

Open the can of cream of chicken soup and place it into a small bowl.

Add 1 1/3 cups of milk to the soup and mix together.

Cover the turkey thighs with the cream of chicken mixture.

In the same bowl, add the stuffing mix and 1 2/3 cups of water to hydrate it.

Add the hydrated stuffing on top of the turkey in the slow cooker.

Place the lid on the slow cooker and set it to low for 6 to 8 hours.

Drain canned potatoes and place them in a pot on medium-low heat.

Add a few shakes of salt and a couple tablespoons of butter to the potatoes.

Eyeball the amount of milk to add and heat it throughout until boiling.

Mash the potatoes with a potato masher.

If the potatoes are too runny, add 1/4 cup of potato flakes to thicken them up.

Turn off the burner after mashing the potatoes.

Plate the mashed potatoes on a plate.

Grab a turkey thigh along with the stuffing to serve.

Prepare a side of green bean casserole to complete the meal.

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