Description
A collection of delightful meal ideas for your Christmas dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–15 pounds)
- 4 cups of stuffing
- 2 cups of cranberry sauce
- 5 pounds of potatoes
- 1 cup of butter
- 1 cup of milk
- 2 cups of green beans
- 1 cup of carrots
- 1 pie (pumpkin or apple)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare the turkey by removing the giblets and patting it dry.
- Stuff the turkey with your stuffing mixture.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and cover it with foil.
- Roast the turkey for about 3-4 hours, basting occasionally.
- While the turkey cooks, peel and chop potatoes, then boil them until tender.
- Drain the potatoes and mash with butter and milk.
- Steam the green beans and carrots until tender.
- Serve the turkey with cranberry sauce and your sides.
- Enjoy your meal with a slice of pie for dessert.
Notes
- You can substitute the turkey for a ham for a different flavor.
- Use gluten-free stuffing if you’re avoiding gluten.
- For a lighter version, consider using olive oil instead of butter.
- Fresh herbs can enhance the flavor of your stuffing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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