Description
Delicious main dishes for a festive Christmas dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 2 cups stuffing mix
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 tablespoon rosemary
- 1 tablespoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare stuffing according to package instructions.
- Season the turkey with salt, pepper, rosemary, and thyme.
- Stuff the turkey with prepared stuffing.
- Place turkey in a roasting pan.
- Brush turkey with melted butter.
- Roast for 3 to 4 hours, basting every 30 minutes.
- Check internal temperature; it should reach 165°F (75°C).
- Let turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.
- Serve with cranberry sauce.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure proper cooking.
- Let the turkey rest for better juiciness.
- Adjust herbs based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Christmas dinner ideas, main dishes, holiday recipes