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christmas lunch menu

Christmas Lunch Menu: 7 Secrets for a Joyful Feast


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

A festive Christmas lunch menu that brings joy to your table.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 whole turkey (1214 lbs)
  • 2 cups stuffing mix
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce
  • 4 cups mashed potatoes
  • 2 cups green beans
  • 1 cup gravy
  • 1 loaf of garlic bread
  • 1 pumpkin pie

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. Prepare the turkey by stuffing it with stuffing mix.
  3. Roast the turkey for 3-4 hours, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  4. While the turkey cooks, boil potatoes until tender and mash them.
  5. Steam green beans until bright green and tender.
  6. Prepare gravy according to package instructions.
  7. Warm the garlic bread in the oven for the last 10 minutes of cooking.
  8. Serve the turkey with cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, green beans, and gravy.
  9. Finish the meal with slices of pumpkin pie.

Notes

  • Let the turkey rest for 30 minutes before carving.
  • You can prepare the stuffing a day in advance.
  • Feel free to add your favorite holiday sides.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 800
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 1200mg
  • Fat: 40g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 70g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 45g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg

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