Description
Ideas for a festive Christmas Eve dinner that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole roasted turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 2 cups stuffing mix
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 2 lbs mashed potatoes
- 1 cup gravy
- 1 lb green beans
- 1 cup almond slivers
- 1 pumpkin pie
- 1 pint whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the turkey by seasoning and stuffing it with stuffing mix.
- Place the turkey in the oven and roast for 3-4 hours.
- While the turkey cooks, make the mashed potatoes and gravy.
- Steam the green beans and toss them with almond slivers.
- Once the turkey is done, let it rest before carving.
- Serve the turkey with stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, green beans, and gravy.
- For dessert, serve pumpkin pie with whipped cream.
Notes
- Ensure the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Prepare some dishes ahead of time for less stress.
- Consider a vegetarian option for guests who don’t eat meat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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