Description
A festive Christmas dinner recipe to celebrate the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups stuffing mix
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups green beans, trimmed
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 cup mashed potatoes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Rub the turkey with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the turkey with stuffing mix and secure the opening.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and cover with foil.
- Roast in the oven for about 3 hours, basting occasionally.
- Remove the foil and roast for an additional hour until golden brown.
- While the turkey cooks, steam the green beans.
- Prepare the mashed potatoes according to package instructions.
- Serve the turkey with cranberry sauce, green beans, and mashed potatoes.
Notes
- Let the turkey rest for 30 minutes before carving.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature (165°F).
- Customize the stuffing with your favorite ingredients.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: christmas dinner, holiday meal, festive recipes