Description
A festive roast dinner perfect for Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 4 cups stuffing
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups carrots, chopped
- 2 cups potatoes, chopped
- 1 cup green beans
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare the stuffing as per package instructions.
- Season the turkey with salt and pepper.
- Fill the turkey cavity with stuffing.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and rub butter all over.
- Pour chicken broth into the pan.
- Roast the turkey for 3-4 hours, basting every hour.
- In the last hour, add carrots and potatoes to the pan.
- Once cooked, let the turkey rest for 30 minutes before carving.
- Serve with green beans and cranberry sauce.
Notes
- Check the turkey’s internal temperature; it should reach 165°F (75°C).
- Use leftovers for sandwiches the next day.
- For extra flavor, add herbs like rosemary and thyme.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: christmas roast dinner, holiday meal, festive turkey