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fancy christmas dinner

Fancy Christmas Dinner: 7 Secrets to Delight Your Guests


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

Description

A sophisticated dinner perfect for Christmas celebrations.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 whole turkey (12 pounds)
  • 2 cups stuffing
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce
  • 4 cups mashed potatoes
  • 2 cups green beans
  • 1 cup gravy
  • 1 apple pie
  • 1 bottle red wine

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. Prepare the turkey by seasoning it and stuffing it with stuffing.
  3. Roast the turkey for about 3 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  4. While the turkey cooks, prepare the mashed potatoes and green beans.
  5. Make the gravy using the drippings from the turkey.
  6. Serve the turkey with cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, green beans, and gravy.
  7. Finish the meal with apple pie and red wine.

Notes

  • Let the turkey rest for 30 minutes before carving.
  • Use fresh herbs for better flavor.
  • Prepare desserts ahead of time.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 700
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 80g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

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