Description
Delicious and festive Christmas Eve dinner ideas to make your holiday meal special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup fresh rosemary
- 1/4 cup fresh thyme
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Rinse the turkey and pat it dry with paper towels.
- Mix butter, rosemary, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Rub the butter mixture under and over the turkey skin.
- Place lemon slices inside the turkey cavity.
- Pour chicken broth into the roasting pan.
- Roast the turkey for 3-4 hours, basting every 30 minutes.
- Check the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let it rest for 20 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for accuracy.
- Save the drippings for gravy.
- Let the turkey come to room temperature before roasting.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (6 oz turkey)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: christmas eve dinner, holiday turkey, festive meal