Thanksgiving Dinner Planner Printable, Fillable PDF, Dinner Timeline, Spatchcock Turkey Guide, Grocery List, Hosting Checklist, Place Cards

Host Thanksgiving without the last-minute scramble.

This printable planner turns a classic from-scratch Thanksgiving dinner into a step-by-step plan, with our own family recipes for every homemade dish. Most of the work happens before Thursday, and on the day itself you just follow the timeline from top to bottom.

THE MENU
Spatchcocked herb butter turkey, gravy, garlic mashed potatoes, Mom's sweet potato casserole, stuffing, dinner rolls, green bean casserole, cranberry jam, and pumpkin pie.

WHAT'S INSIDE (19 pages)
• Start Here: how to use the planner in five steps
• The Menu: what gets made ahead and what gets made on the day
• How Much to Make: amounts for 6, 8, or 12 guests, plus a kitchen gear checklist
• The Countdown: a checklist from two weeks out through Wednesday, plus tips if you're starting late
• Prepping the Turkey: illustrated step-by-step spatchcocking (cutting out the backbone so the turkey lies flat and roasts in about an hour), plus a salt chart by brand and turkey weight
• Thanksgiving Day Timeline: write in your dinner time and every start time is set, built for a single oven
• Grocery List: sorted by store section
• Who's Bringing What: guest list with a column for allergies
• Leftovers: food safety basics and six ideas for Friday, including Thanksgiving nachos
• 8 Recipes: herb butter roast turkey, gravy, garlic mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole with homemade mushroom sauce, make-ahead dinner rolls, cranberry jam, and pumpkin pie, each with a make-ahead plan
• Bonus Place Cards: six fold-over cards per sheet

FILL IT IN YOUR WAY
The PDF is fillable. Type into the blanks and check the boxes on a computer or tablet with a free PDF app like Adobe Acrobat Reader or Preview, or print it and use a pen. You can even type your guests' names onto the place cards before printing.

WHAT YOU GET
• US Letter PDF (8.5 × 11 in), fillable
• A4 PDF, fillable
This is a digital download. Nothing will be shipped.

HOW TO PRINT
Print at 100% or "Actual size." Regular paper works for the planner pages. Card stock works best for the place cards.

PLEASE NOTE
• The plan is built around the included recipes. Prefer your own for a dish? Swap it in and keep the timing.
• Cooking times are a guide. Always check the turkey with a thermometer: 165°F in the thickest part of the breast.
• Colors may look slightly different depending on your screen and printer.

TERMS OF USE
For personal use only. Print as many copies as you like for your own household, every year. Please don't share, resell, or distribute the files.

Questions? Send a message any time.