Description
Make your Christmas dinner memorable with these simple tips to create a magical feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 2 cups butter (unsalted)
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 bunch fresh rosemary
- 1 bunch fresh thyme
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 lbs potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 1 lb carrots (peeled and sliced)
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts (trimmed)
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- Season the turkey with salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- Stuff the turkey cavity with rosemary and thyme.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and add chicken broth.
- Roast the turkey for 3-4 hours or until fully cooked.
- Boil potatoes and carrots until tender, then mash with butter.
- Roast Brussels sprouts with olive oil and salt for 30 minutes.
- Serve the turkey with mashed potatoes, carrots, Brussels sprouts, and cranberry sauce.
Notes
- Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness (165°F).
- Prepare sides ahead to save time.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Holiday
- 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: 6g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Christmas dinner, holiday feast, turkey recipe, festive meal