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easy christmas dinner

Easy Christmas Dinner: 5 Steps for a Stress-Free Feast

  • 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: None

Description

A simple and delightful Christmas dinner recipe.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 whole turkey (1214 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

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. Prepare the turkey by cleaning and seasoning it.
  3. Stuff the turkey with stuffing.
  4. Place the turkey in a roasting pan.
  5. Roast the turkey for about 3 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. While the turkey cooks, prepare the mashed potatoes and green beans.
  7. Once the turkey is done, let it rest for 20 minutes before carving.
  8. Serve with cranberry sauce and gravy.
  9. 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

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