Description
A collection of delicious recipes perfect for your Christmas dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 4 cups stuffing mix
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 cup mashed potatoes
- 1/2 cup gravy
- 1 pumpkin pie for dessert
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the stuffing by mixing stuffing mix, chicken broth, melted butter, celery, onion, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the turkey with the prepared stuffing.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and cover with foil.
- Roast the turkey for 3-4 hours, basting occasionally.
- Remove foil during the last 30 minutes for a golden finish.
- Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.
- Serve with cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, and gravy.
- Finish with pumpkin pie for dessert.
Notes
- Ensure the turkey is fully thawed before cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness (165°F).
- Prepare sides ahead of time to save time on the day.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of turkey with stuffing
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: christmas dinner recipes