Description
A collection of ideas for a festive Christmas dinner that brings family and friends together.
Ingredients
- Roast turkey – 1 whole (12-14 lbs)
- Stuffing – 1 box or homemade
- Mashed potatoes – 5 lbs
- Gravy – 2 cups
- Green beans – 1 lb
- Cranberry sauce – 1 can
- Pumpkin pie – 1 whole
- Whipped cream – 1 cup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Prepare the turkey by cleaning and seasoning it.
- Stuff the turkey with stuffing.
- Roast the turkey for 3-4 hours until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While the turkey cooks, boil potatoes until soft and mash them.
- Prepare gravy using turkey drippings.
- Steam green beans until tender.
- Serve the meal with cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie for dessert.
Notes
- Allow turkey to rest for 30 minutes before carving.
- Prepare stuffing ahead of time for convenience.
- Consider vegetarian options for guests.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 90g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Christmas dinner ideas, holiday meal, festive dinner