Description
A complete Christmas dinner menu with traditional dishes and festive flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- 2 cups gravy
- 3 cups roasted vegetables (carrots, Brussels sprouts, and parsnips)
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 2 cups stuffing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Season the turkey with salt and pepper, then stuff with breadcrumbs and butter mixture.
- Roast the turkey for 3-4 hours or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Prepare mashed potatoes by boiling and mashing them with butter and milk.
- Roast vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper for 30 minutes.
- Warm the gravy and cranberry sauce before serving.
- Serve all dishes together on a large platter.
Notes
- Let the turkey rest for 15 minutes before carving.
- Adjust seasoning based on preference.
- Use fresh herbs for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: christmas dinner, holiday meal, turkey recipe, festive menu