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christmas meal ideas dinner

Christmas Meal Ideas Dinner: 7 Festive Picks to Wow Family


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A festive dinner menu for Christmas celebrations.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 whole turkey (1214 lbs)
  • 2 cups stuffing mix
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 cups green beans
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce
  • 4 large potatoes
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. Prepare the stuffing by mixing stuffing mix with chicken broth and melted butter.
  3. Stuff the turkey with the prepared stuffing.
  4. Place the turkey in a roasting pan.
  5. Roast the turkey for about 3-4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  6. While the turkey is roasting, boil the potatoes until tender, then mash with milk, sour cream, salt, and pepper.
  7. Steam the green beans until tender.
  8. Serve the turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, and cranberry sauce.

Notes

  • Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.
  • Use leftover turkey for sandwiches or soups.
  • Adjust cooking time based on turkey size.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • 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

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