Description
A traditional Christmas dinner featuring classic dishes enjoyed during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 2 cups bread crumbs
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 tsp sage
- 1 tsp thyme
- 4 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups mashed potatoes
- 2 cups green beans
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 pie (pumpkin or pecan)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare the stuffing by sautéing celery and onion in butter.
- Add bread crumbs, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper to the mixture.
- Stuff the turkey with the prepared stuffing.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and pour chicken broth over it.
- Roast the turkey for about 3 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- While the turkey cooks, prepare mashed potatoes and green beans.
- Make the cranberry sauce.
- Let the turkey rest before carving.
- Serve with pie for dessert.
Notes
- Ensure the turkey is thawed before cooking.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Use leftovers for sandwiches the next day.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: traditional christmas dinner