Description
A festive meal to celebrate Christmas Eve with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 2 cups stuffing
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup gravy
- 1 apple pie
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the turkey by removing the giblets and rinsing it.
- Stuff the turkey with stuffing.
- Rub the turkey with butter and season.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and cover with foil.
- Bake for 3 hours, removing the foil for the last 30 minutes.
- Cook mixed vegetables in boiling water for 5 minutes.
- Heat mashed potatoes and prepare gravy.
- Serve turkey with cranberry sauce, vegetables, and sides.
- Enjoy apple pie for dessert.
Notes
- Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.
- Adjust cooking time based on the turkey size.
- Use homemade or store-bought stuffing.
- Prepare sides in advance for easier serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: christmas eve food, holiday meal, festive dinner