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christmas dinner menu ideas

Christmas Dinner Menu Ideas: 7 Festive Flavors to Savor


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A collection of festive ideas for your Christmas dinner menu.


Ingredients

  • Turkey – 1 whole, 12-15 lbs
  • Stuffing – 2 cups
  • Green beans – 1 lb
  • Cranberry sauce – 1 cup
  • Mashed potatoes – 4 cups
  • Gravy – 2 cups
  • Pumpkin pie – 1 large
  • Rolls – 12 pieces

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Prepare the turkey by seasoning and stuffing it.
  3. Roast the turkey for 3-4 hours, basting occasionally.
  4. Cook the green beans in boiling water for 5 minutes.
  5. Prepare mashed potatoes and gravy while the turkey cooks.
  6. Heat the rolls in the oven for the last 10 minutes.
  7. Serve the turkey with stuffing, green beans, cranberry sauce, and gravy.
  8. Finish with pumpkin pie for dessert.

Notes

  • Let the turkey rest for 30 minutes before carving.
  • You can prepare the stuffing the night before.
  • Use leftover turkey in sandwiches the next day.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 800
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 1200mg
  • Fat: 40g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 80g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 50g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg

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