Description
Delicious ideas for a festive Christmas lunch.
Ingredients
- Turkey – 1 whole (12-14 lbs)
- Stuffing – 2 cups
- Green beans – 1 lb
- Mashed potatoes – 4 cups
- Cranberry sauce – 1 cup
- Pumpkin pie – 1 whole
- Rolls – 1 dozen
- Gravy – 2 cups
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare the turkey by seasoning it and stuffing it with the stuffing mix.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and cover it with foil.
- Roast the turkey for about 3-4 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- While the turkey is roasting, prepare the mashed potatoes and green beans.
- Make the gravy using the drippings from the turkey.
- Once the turkey is done, let it rest for 30 minutes before carving.
- Serve the turkey with stuffing, green beans, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and rolls.
- Finish with pumpkin pie for dessert.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on the size of the turkey.
- Make stuffing from scratch or use store-bought for convenience.
- Use fresh green beans for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 85g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: christmas lunch ideas