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christmas food dinner

Christmas Food Dinner: 7 Secrets for a Joyful Feast


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A festive dinner for Christmas celebration.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 Whole Turkey (12 lbs)
  • 2 cups Stuffing
  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 2 cups Green Beans
  • 4 cups Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 cups Gravy
  • 1 cup Cranberry Sauce
  • 1 Pumpkin Pie

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare the turkey by seasoning it and stuffing it with stuffing.
  3. Place the turkey in a roasting pan and cover it with butter.
  4. Roast the turkey for about 3 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  5. While the turkey cooks, prepare the green beans by steaming them until tender.
  6. Boil potatoes and mash them with butter and milk.
  7. Make gravy using turkey drippings.
  8. Serve the turkey with green beans, mashed potatoes, gravy, and cranberry sauce.
  9. Finish the meal with pumpkin pie for dessert.

Notes

  • Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.
  • You can prepare the stuffing a day in advance.
  • Make sure to check the turkey temperature with a meat thermometer.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 800
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 1500mg
  • Fat: 40g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 70g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 50g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg

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