Description
A delightful collection of traditional Christmas meals to celebrate the holiday season.
Ingredients
- Turkey – 1 whole (12-14 lbs)
- Stuffing mix – 1 package
- Butter – 1 cup
- Garlic – 4 cloves, minced
- Onion – 1 large, chopped
- Celery – 2 stalks, chopped
- Carrots – 2 medium, diced
- Green beans – 1 lb, trimmed
- Potatoes – 5 lbs, peeled and cubed
- Cranberry sauce – 1 can
- Gravy – 1 jar
- Pumpkin pie – 1
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare the stuffing according to package instructions.
- Season the turkey with salt and pepper and place it in a roasting pan.
- Stuff the turkey with the prepared stuffing.
- Melt butter and mix with minced garlic, then brush over the turkey.
- Roast the turkey for about 3-4 hours, basting every hour.
- Meanwhile, boil potatoes until tender, then mash with butter and salt.
- Steam green beans until bright and tender.
- Serve turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, and gravy.
- Finish the meal with pumpkin pie for dessert.
Notes
- Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.
- Use leftover turkey for sandwiches the next day.
- Adjust cooking time based on the size of the turkey.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of turkey with stuffing
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Christmas meals, holiday cooking, festive dinner