Description
A festive and hearty Christmas entree that brings joy to your holiday table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 2 cups stuffing
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the stuffing according to package instructions.
- Rub the turkey with softened butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Stuff the turkey with the prepared stuffing.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and pour vegetable broth around it.
- Cover the turkey with foil and roast for 2.5 to 3 hours.
- Remove the foil in the last 30 minutes to brown the skin.
- Check the internal temperature, it should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for accurate cooking.
- Herbs can be adjusted based on your preference.
- Leftovers can be used for sandwiches or salads.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: christmas entree, holiday meal, festive turkey