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christmas recipes dinner

Christmas Recipes Dinner: 7 Heartwarming Ideas for Joyful Feasts

  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A delightful Christmas dinner recipe that brings joy to your holiday table.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 whole turkey (1214 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

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. Prepare the turkey by removing the giblets and patting it dry.
  3. Rub the softened butter all over the turkey.
  4. Stuff the turkey with stuffing mix, and secure the opening.
  5. Place the turkey in a roasting pan and cover with foil.
  6. Roast the turkey for about 3 hours, removing the foil for the last hour.
  7. While the turkey cooks, prepare the mashed potatoes and green beans.
  8. Heat the chicken broth and mix with the stuffing if necessary.
  9. Make the gravy using the turkey drippings.
  10. Serve the turkey with cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, green beans, and gravy.
  11. 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

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