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christmas dinner food

Christmas Dinner Food: 5 Ways to Create Lasting Joy

  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Halal

Description

A festive meal to celebrate Christmas with family and friends.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 whole turkey (1214 lbs)
  • 2 cups stuffing
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup green beans
  • 2 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce
  • 1 pie (pumpkin or pecan)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. Prepare the turkey by seasoning it and stuffing it with stuffing.
  3. Place the turkey in a roasting pan and cover it with butter.
  4. Roast the turkey for about 3-4 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  5. While the turkey is cooking, prepare the green beans by steaming them.
  6. Make the mashed potatoes and keep them warm.
  7. Serve the turkey with green beans, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce.
  8. Finish the meal with a slice of pie.

Notes

  • Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.
  • Use leftover turkey for sandwiches the next day.
  • Pair the meal with your favorite holiday drinks.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 800
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 1200mg
  • Fat: 40g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 70g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 50g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg

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