Description
A festive Christmas dinner recipe that brings joy to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups stuffing mix
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the stuffing by mixing stuffing mix, parsley, onion, celery, and chicken broth.
- Stuff the turkey with the mixture.
- Rub the outside of the turkey with softened butter, and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan.
- Roast the turkey for 3-4 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.
- Serve with cranberry sauce.
Notes
- Make sure the turkey is fully thawed before cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer for accurate cooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Christmas recipes dinner, holiday turkey, festive meals