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christmas eve dinner

Christmas Eve Dinner: 7 Heartwarming Traditions to Cherish


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

A festive dinner to celebrate Christmas Eve with family and friends.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 whole turkey (12 lbs)
  • 2 cups stuffing
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce
  • 4 cups mashed potatoes
  • 2 cups green beans
  • 1 cup gravy
  • 1 loaf of bread
  • 1 pumpkin pie

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare the turkey by cleaning and seasoning it.
  3. Stuff the turkey with stuffing.
  4. Place the turkey in a roasting pan and cover it.
  5. Roast the turkey for about 3 hours.
  6. Prepare mashed potatoes and green beans while the turkey cooks.
  7. Make gravy from the turkey drippings.
  8. Serve the meal with cranberry sauce and bread.
  9. Finish with pumpkin pie for dessert.

Notes

  • Let the turkey rest for 30 minutes before carving.
  • You can prepare the stuffing the day before.
  • Use fresh herbs for better flavor.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 800
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 40g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 70g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 50g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg

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