Description
A collection of ideas for a festive Christmas dinner menu.
Ingredients
- Roast turkey – 1 whole (12-14 lbs)
- Stuffing – 1 box
- Green beans – 1 lb
- Cranberry sauce – 1 can
- Mashed potatoes – 5 lbs
- Gravy – 1 jar
- Pumpkin pie – 1 whole
- Whipped cream – 1 can
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Prepare the turkey by seasoning it inside and out.
- Stuff the turkey with stuffing.
- Roast the turkey for about 3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While the turkey is roasting, prepare the mashed potatoes.
- Boil potatoes until tender, then mash with butter and milk.
- Cook the green beans until tender.
- Warm the gravy and cranberry sauce.
- Once the turkey is done, let it rest before carving.
- Serve the meal with pumpkin pie and whipped cream for dessert.
Notes
- Make sure to thaw the turkey in advance.
- Prepare the stuffing according to package instructions.
- Use fresh herbs for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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