Description
A collection of ideas for a festive Christmas dinner menu.
Ingredients
- Roast Turkey – 1 whole turkey (12-14 lbs)
- Stuffing – 1 box stuffing mix
- Cranberry Sauce – 1 can (14 oz)
- Mashed Potatoes – 5 lbs potatoes
- Green Beans – 1 lb fresh green beans
- Gravy – 1 jar (16 oz)
- Pumpkin Pie – 1 pie
- Whipped Cream – 1 can
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the turkey by seasoning it and placing it in the roasting pan.
- Cook the turkey for about 3 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- While the turkey cooks, prepare the stuffing according to package instructions.
- Boil the potatoes, mash them, and add butter and milk.
- Steam or sauté the green beans.
- Prepare the gravy according to instructions.
- Serve the turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, and cranberry sauce.
- Finish the meal with pumpkin pie and whipped cream.
Notes
- Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.
- Use fresh herbs for added flavor in the stuffing.
- Make the pie a day in advance for best results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 90g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: christmas dinner menu ideas