Description
A collection of recipes perfect for a festive Christmas dinner.
Ingredients
- Turkey – 1 whole (12-14 lbs)
- Stuffing – 1 box
- Green beans – 1 lb
- Mashed potatoes – 5 lbs
- Cranberry sauce – 1 can
- Pumpkin pie – 1 (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prepare the turkey by seasoning it well.
- Stuff the turkey with stuffing.
- Roast the turkey for 3-4 hours, basting occasionally.
- Boil potatoes until tender, then mash with butter and milk.
- Steam green beans until bright and tender.
- Serve turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, and cranberry sauce.
- Finish with pumpkin pie for dessert.
Notes
- Allow turkey to rest before carving.
- Make mashed potatoes creamy by adding more butter.
- Green beans can be sautéed with garlic for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: christmas dinner recipes