Description
A collection of festive Christmas menu ideas to inspire your holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
- Turkey – 1 whole (12-14 lbs)
- Stuffing – 2 cups
- Green beans – 1 lb
- Cranberry sauce – 1 cup
- Mashed potatoes – 4 cups
- Gravy – 2 cups
- Pumpkin pie – 1 (9-inch)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare the turkey by seasoning it and stuffing it with the stuffing.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and roast for about 3-4 hours.
- Meanwhile, cook the green beans in boiling water for 5 minutes.
- Prepare mashed potatoes by boiling and mashing them with butter and milk.
- Heat the cranberry sauce and gravy in separate pots.
- Serve the turkey with sides of green beans, mashed potatoes, and gravy.
- End the meal with a slice of pumpkin pie.
Notes
- Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.
- Use fresh herbs for better flavor.
- Adjust cooking times based on turkey size.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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