Description
A festive Christmas dinner featuring classic dishes for a perfect holiday feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 tbsp rosemary, chopped
- 2 tbsp thyme, chopped
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 6 cups mashed potatoes
- 2 cups cranberry sauce
- 1 lb green beans, steamed
- 2 cups stuffing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Rub turkey with butter, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place turkey in roasting pan and pour chicken broth over it.
- Roast for 3-4 hours until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Prepare mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, green beans, and stuffing separately.
- Carve turkey and serve with sides.
Notes
- Let turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.
- Use leftover turkey for sandwiches or soups.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- 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: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: christmas dinner, holiday feast, turkey, festive meal