Description
A collection of festive meal ideas for Christmas gatherings.
Ingredients
- Turkey – 1 whole (12-15 lbs)
- Stuffing – 1 box
- Green beans – 1 lb
- Mashed potatoes – 5 lbs
- Cranberry sauce – 1 can
- Pumpkin pie – 1 (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare the turkey by seasoning it and stuffing it with stuffing.
- Roast the turkey in the oven for about 3-4 hours.
- While the turkey is roasting, wash and trim the green beans.
- Boil and mash the potatoes, adding butter and milk to taste.
- Serve cranberry sauce in a bowl.
- Slice and serve the pumpkin pie for dessert.
Notes
- Let the turkey rest for 30 minutes before carving.
- Adjust cooking times based on the weight of the turkey.
- Prepare sides ahead of time to reduce stress on the day.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: christmas meal ideas