Description
A festive and hearty Christmas dinner recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 4 cups stuffing mix
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon sage
- 1 tablespoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare the stuffing by combining stuffing mix, celery, onion, melted butter, chicken broth, sage, thyme, 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 about 3 hours, removing the foil for the last 30 minutes to brown the skin.
- Check the internal temperature; it should reach 165°F (75°C).
- Let the turkey rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Save the turkey drippings for gravy.
- Pair with cranberry sauce and vegetables.
- Make sure to check the turkey regularly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: christmas dinner, holiday meal, turkey recipe