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make ahead christmas dinner

Make Ahead Christmas Dinner: 7 Steps to a Joyful Feast


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 6 hours
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A convenient make-ahead Christmas dinner that saves you time and effort on the big day.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 whole turkey (12 lbs)
  • 2 cups stuffing mix
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce
  • 2 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1 cup green beans
  • 1 cup gravy
  • 1 apple pie

Instructions

  1. Prepare the turkey by seasoning it and stuffing it.
  2. Roast the turkey according to package instructions.
  3. Make the stuffing using chicken broth and mix with the turkey.
  4. Prepare mashed potatoes and keep warm.
  5. Steam the green beans until tender.
  6. Heat the gravy in a saucepan.
  7. Serve the dinner with cranberry sauce on the side.
  8. Finish with apple pie for dessert.

Notes

  • Prepare the turkey a day in advance.
  • Make the stuffing the night before.
  • Mashed potatoes can be made ahead and reheated.
  • Gravy can also be made in advance.
  • Prep Time: 2 hours
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 800
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 1200mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 100g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg

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