Description
A simple and delightful Christmas dinner recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 2 cups stuffing
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- 2 cups green beans
- 1 cup gravy
- 1 pie (pumpkin or apple)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare the turkey by cleaning and seasoning it.
- Stuff the turkey with stuffing.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan.
- Roast the turkey for about 3 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- While the turkey cooks, prepare the mashed potatoes and green beans.
- Once the turkey is done, let it rest for 20 minutes before carving.
- Serve with cranberry sauce and gravy.
- Finish with a slice of pie for dessert.
Notes
- Consider using a meat thermometer for accuracy.
- Feel free to substitute side dishes as preferred.
- Make sure to save turkey drippings for gravy.
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: 150mg
Keywords: easy christmas dinner