Running out is stressful, and too much is wasteful. These rough amounts help.
Per adult, roughly
- Turkey, bone-in: about 1 to 1.5 pounds
- Boneless meat: about a third to half a pound
- Potatoes: about half a pound
- Vegetable sides: about a cup in total
- Rolls: one or two
- Pie: one 9-inch pie serves about 8
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