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christmas day food

Christmas Day Food: 7 Heartwarming Recipes to Savor


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings
  • Diet: None

Description

A delightful spread of food for Christmas Day celebration.


Ingredients

  • Turkey – 1 whole (12-14 lbs)
  • Stuffing – 2 cups
  • Potatoes – 5 lbs
  • Green beans – 1 lb
  • Cranberry sauce – 1 cup
  • Gravy – 2 cups
  • Pumpkin pie – 1 whole
  • Whipped cream – 1 cup

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. Prepare the turkey by removing giblets and patting dry.
  3. Stuff the turkey with stuffing.
  4. Place turkey in a roasting pan and cover with foil.
  5. Roast turkey for about 3-4 hours, basting occasionally.
  6. Cook potatoes in boiling water until tender, then mash.
  7. Steam or sauté green beans until bright green.
  8. Prepare cranberry sauce according to package instructions.
  9. Make gravy from turkey drippings.
  10. Serve turkey with all sides and finish with pumpkin pie and whipped cream.

Notes

  • Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.
  • You can prepare the stuffing the day before.
  • Adjust cooking time based on turkey weight.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 800
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 40g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 75g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 50g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg

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