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christmas dinner menu ideas traditional

25 Classic Christmas Dinner Menu Ideas Traditional You’ll Love


  • Author: Zach
  • Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

Traditional Christmas dinner menu ideas to make your holiday meal special.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 whole turkey (1214 lbs)
  • 2 cups breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried sage
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 lbs potatoes
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 lb green beans
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/4 cup cranberry sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. Mix breadcrumbs, celery, onions, melted butter, salt, pepper, sage, and thyme for stuffing.
  3. Stuff turkey with mixture and place in roasting pan.
  4. Pour chicken broth over turkey and cover with foil.
  5. Roast for 4 hours, basting every hour.
  6. Peel and boil potatoes until tender.
  7. Mash potatoes with milk and butter.
  8. Steam green beans and top with almonds.
  9. Serve turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, and cranberry sauce.

Notes

  • Allow turkey to rest 20 minutes before carving.
  • Use fresh herbs for better flavor.
  • 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: 8g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 48g
  • Cholesterol: 160mg

Keywords: christmas dinner, traditional meal, holiday recipes