Americans are watching their budgets, but no one wants to compromise on one of the most treasured meals of the year. Trust the experts at the Butterball® Turkey Talk-Line® to help bring value to your table with tried-and-true turkey advice as well as cost-saving tools and recipes.

“The Butterball Turkey Talk-Line has been helping families celebrate memorable Thanksgivings for nearly 30 years. This year, we’ve come up with great ways to help Americans enjoy a delicious meal, even when money is tight,” said Mary Clingman, director of the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line.

Not only are families stretched for cash, but time is also a valuable commodity, which is why Butterball is making expert information more accessible than ever before. New this year, follow Butterball on Twitter or Facebook for top turkey tips and real-time advice. Thanksgiving cooks can also text the word “TURKEY” to 36888 from their mobile phones to receive “turkey texts” at their fingertips. In addition, professional Thanksgiving advice is available at 1-800-BUTTERBALL and www.Butterball.com. No matter how you get your information, Butterball Turkey Talk-Line experts share money-saving ideas along with time-honored turkey advice when and where cooks need it most.

Save time and money this Thanksgiving with these simple and delicious recipes, including a great way to stretch your turkey leftovers.

Apple Cranberry Streusel Pie

Your family will love this all-American dessert with cranberry and a crumbly streusel topping.

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 1 hours 25 minutes

Makes: 6-8 servings

STREUSEL

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

6 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar

6 tablespoons old-fashioned oats, uncooked

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

6 tablespoons butter, melted

FILLING

1 refrigerated rolled pie crust (for a 9-inch pie)

2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, thinly sliced (about 5 cups)

1 can (16 ounces) whole berry cranberry sauce

3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

11⁄2 tablespoons cornstarch

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.

2. Combine flour, brown sugar, oats, and cinnamon. Gradually stir in butter until mixture is crumbly; set aside.

3. Roll pie crust in a circle with an 11-inch diameter on lightly floured surface. Place the pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate and fold excess crust under at the edge of the pie plate. Press pie crust together along the rim to form a thick crust. Create a decorative edge by pressing down on the crust with fingers or tines of a fork, if desired.

4. Combine apples, cranberry sauce, brown sugar and cornstarch until well blended. Spoon apple mixture into pie crust. Sprinkle with Streusel mixture.

5. Bake about 1 hour, or until apples are tender. Serve warm.

Four Cheese Turkey

Mac & Cheese

This classic comfort food puts turkey leftovers to good use with a delicious blend of four cheeses and a garlic breadcrumb topping.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Makes: 8 servings

21⁄2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (about 10 ounces)

2 cups chopped cooked leftover Butterball® Turkey

1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk

3 eggs, slightly beaten

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese

1/2 cup (2 ounces) EACH shredded Swiss, Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses

2 tablespoons butter, melted

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1 cup soft white or whole wheat bread crumbs

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse and drain.

3. Combine cooked pasta and turkey in large bowl. In separate bowl, combine milk, eggs, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and pepper. Gradually stir cheese into milk mixture. Stir milk mixture into pasta.

4. Spoon pasta mixture into well-sprayed 3-quart casserole dish. Combine melted butter and garlic powder in a small bowl. Stir breadcrumbs into butter and garlic powder mixture until evenly coated. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture over top of pasta.

5. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until pasta mixture is heated through and cheese is melted.

Maple Mustard Glazed Turkey

Try this simple, four-ingredient glaze as an inexpensive way to add savory flavor to roast turkey.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes

Makes: 3/4 cup and 12 servings of turkey

1/3 cup Dijon mustard

1/2 cup maple-flavor syrup

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 Butterball® Turkey (12 to 14 pounds), thawed if frozen

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.

2. Combine first four ingredients together. Set aside.

3. Remove neck and giblets from body and neck cavities of turkey; refrigerate for another use or discard. Drain juices from turkey; pat dry with paper towels. Turn wings back to hold neck skin in place Return legs to the tucked position, if untucked. Place turkey, breast side up, on flat rack in shallow roasting pan.

4. Roast turkey 2 hours*. Brush with 1/4 cup of the glaze. Loosely cover breast and tops of drumsticks with aluminum foil to prevent breast from overcooking and glaze from darkening too much. Brush with additional 1/4 cup of the glaze after 30 minutes.

5. Continue roasting turkey about 1 hour, or until meat thermometer reaches 180°F when inserted in thickest part of thigh. Remove turkey from oven. Brush with remaining glaze.

6. Let turkey stand 15 minutes before carving.

*Follow cooking times according to package directions; times vary by size of turkey.

Top TipsFor

Making Most

For The Least

Try small ways to cut back without sacrificing the quality of your meal. Some cost-conscious Thanksgiving ideas include:

• Cook from the Pantry: Select recipes based on the ingredients already in your pantry, spice rack or refrigerator and stay away from recipes that call for fancy spices or specialty items to curb costs.

• Pick Vegetables Wisely: Frozen and canned vegetables can often be more affordable than fresh varieties and still offer the same nutritional value. If you do need to purchase fresh produce, select vegetables that are in season, such as squash and sweet potatoes, which are often less expensive.

• Go Potluck This Year: Celebrate with a big group and encourage guests to bring their favorite side dishes, drinks or desserts to cut down on costs.

Put a New Twist

on Your Turkey!

Looking for a new way to impress your Thanksgiving guests? Try the new Butterball® Indoor Electric Turkey Fryer from Masterbuilt for delicious, tender and juicy deep fried turkey.

The fryer can cook up to 14 pounds of turkey in 1/3 the time of a conventional oven and frees up oven space for other Thanksgiving dishes such as casseroles and pies.

For deep frying recipe ideas and special promotions, visit www.Butterball.com.

Recipes/photos courtesy of Butterball