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traditional christmas dinner

Traditional Christmas Dinner: 7 Secrets for Joyful Feasting


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

A classic traditional Christmas dinner featuring roasted turkey, stuffing, and seasonal sides.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 whole turkey (1214 pounds)
  • 2 cups stuffing mix
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 cups green beans
  • 4 large potatoes
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare the stuffing according to package instructions.
  3. Stuff the turkey with the prepared stuffing.
  4. Place the turkey in a roasting pan and brush with melted butter.
  5. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Roast the turkey for 3-4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  7. While the turkey cooks, peel and chop the potatoes.
  8. Boil the potatoes until tender, then mash with milk and sour cream.
  9. Steam the green beans until bright green.
  10. Serve the turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, and cranberry sauce.

Notes

  • Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.
  • Use leftover turkey for sandwiches.
  • Adjust seasonings to your preference.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 800
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 1200mg
  • Fat: 40g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 80g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 55g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg

Keywords: traditional Christmas dinner, holiday meal, festive dinner