Description
A festive meal to celebrate Christmas Eve with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12 pounds)
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups stuffing mix
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- 2 cups green beans, trimmed
- 1 cup gravy
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Rub the turkey with softened butter, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the turkey with stuffing mix and drizzle with chicken broth.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan.
- Roast the turkey for about 3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Prepare mashed potatoes and green beans while the turkey cooks.
- Make gravy using the drippings from the turkey.
- Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.
- Serve with cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, green beans, and gravy.
Notes
- Allow the turkey to rest for better slicing.
- Use a meat thermometer for accuracy.
- Customize stuffing with your favorite ingredients.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Christmas Eve meal, festive dinner, holiday feast