Description
A delightful Christmas dinner recipe that brings joy to your holiday table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 pounds)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups stuffing mix
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups cranberry sauce
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- 2 cups green beans, trimmed
- 1 cup gravy
- 1 pumpkin pie for dessert
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare the turkey by removing the giblets and patting it dry.
- Rub the softened butter all over the turkey.
- Stuff the turkey with stuffing mix, and secure the opening.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and cover with foil.
- Roast the turkey for about 3 hours, removing the foil for the last hour.
- While the turkey cooks, prepare the mashed potatoes and green beans.
- Heat the chicken broth and mix with the stuffing if necessary.
- Make the gravy using the turkey drippings.
- Serve the turkey with cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, green beans, and gravy.
- Finish the meal with a slice of pumpkin pie.
Notes
- Let the turkey rest for 30 minutes before carving.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the turkey reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Adjust cooking time based on the turkey’s weight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: christmas recipes dinner