Description
Delicious Christmas dinner main dishes to make your holiday meal special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 onion, quartered
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Mix butter, rosemary, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Loosen the turkey skin and spread the butter mixture underneath.
- Stuff the cavity with lemon slices and onion quarters.
- Place turkey on a rack in a roasting pan and pour chicken broth into the pan.
- Roast for 3-4 hours, basting every 30 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 20 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for accurate doneness.
- Adjust cooking time based on turkey size.
- Cover with foil if the skin browns too quickly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Christmas dinner, holiday turkey, festive main dish