Description
A festive dinner for Christmas Eve, featuring traditional dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12 pounds)
- 2 cups stuffing
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- 2 cups green bean casserole
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 cup gravy
- 1 pumpkin pie
- 2 cups eggnog
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare the turkey by seasoning it and stuffing it with stuffing.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and cook for 3-4 hours.
- While the turkey cooks, prepare mashed potatoes and green bean casserole.
- Make cranberry sauce and gravy.
- Once the turkey is cooked, let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Carve the turkey and serve with sides.
- Finish the meal with pumpkin pie and eggnog.
Notes
- Ensure the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Prepare sides in advance to save time.
- Feel free to customize the menu according to your family’s preferences.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: christmas eve dinner