Description
A festive dinner menu for Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 2 cups stuffing mix
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- 2 cups green bean casserole
- 1 cup gravy
- 1 pumpkin pie
- 1 apple pie
- 1 bottle of red wine
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare the turkey by seasoning and stuffing it.
- Roast the turkey for about 3 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- While the turkey is cooking, prepare the stuffing according to package instructions.
- Boil potatoes, mash them, and add butter and milk.
- Prepare the green bean casserole in the oven while the turkey cooks.
- Make gravy from the turkey drippings.
- Serve the turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, and cranberry sauce.
- Finish the meal with pumpkin and apple pie.
Notes
- Let the turkey rest before carving.
- Make ahead of time for stress-free preparation.
- Adjust cooking times based on turkey size.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: christmas dinner menu, holiday recipes, festive meals