Description
A festive and delicious Christmas Eve dinner that brings family together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 pounds)
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups stuffing mix
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cranberry sauce
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- 2 cups green beans
- 1 cup gravy
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare the turkey by removing the giblets and rinsing it under cold water.
- In a bowl, mix softened butter, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture under the skin of the turkey.
- In another bowl, combine stuffing mix and chicken broth. Stuff the turkey cavity with the mixture.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and cover with foil.
- Roast the turkey for 3-4 hours, removing the foil for the last 30 minutes.
- Cook the mashed potatoes and green beans according to your preference.
- Serve the turkey with cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, green beans, and gravy.
Notes
- Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.
- Adjust cooking time based on the weight of the turkey.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: christmas eve dinner