Description
Delicious Christmas dinner menu ideas to make your holiday feast memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 2 cups cranberry sauce
- 4 lbs potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 cup butter
- 1 lb green beans, trimmed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp rosemary
- 1 tbsp thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Season the turkey with salt, pepper, rosemary, and thyme.
- Roast the turkey for 3-4 hours until fully cooked.
- Boil potatoes until tender, then mash with butter and cream.
- Steam green beans for 5-7 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Serve with cranberry sauce on the side.
Notes
- Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.
- Adjust seasoning to your preference.
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Holiday
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Christmas dinner, holiday meal, turkey recipe, festive menu