PrintEasy Traditional Christmas Dinner Menu: Savor Festive Flavor!
A delightful collection of traditional Christmas dinner recipes that are easy to prepare, ensuring a festive and flavorful holiday meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 2 cups stuffing mix
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- 2 cups green bean casserole
- 1 cup gravy
- 1 pumpkin pie
- 1 apple pie
- 1 cup whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare the turkey by seasoning it and stuffing it with stuffing mix.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and roast for about 3-4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- While the turkey is roasting, prepare the mashed potatoes and green bean casserole.
- Make the gravy using the drippings from the turkey.
- Once the turkey is done, let it rest for 20 minutes before carving.
- Serve the turkey with stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and gravy.
- For dessert, serve pumpkin pie and apple pie with whipped cream.
Notes
- Make sure to thaw the turkey in advance if it’s frozen.
- Feel free to customize the stuffing with your favorite ingredients.
- Leftover turkey can be used for sandwiches or soups.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 150mg