How much turkey should I buy? And other Thanksgiving food questions, answered

PUBLISHED: November 4, 2019 at 4:56 PM CST | UPDATED: November 17, 2021 at 4:55 PM CST

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The Daily Meal consulted Butterball University for answers to questions like when you should buy your turkey, what you can make ahead of time, how to fix mushy mashed potatoes and more.

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