Christmas Dinner 2020! Delicious ideas for the upcoming Holiday
Celebrate the holidays with a classic roast turkey served with stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, vegetables, and gravy. Perfect for a festive family gathering.
Ingredients
Main
- 12-14 pounds roast turkey
- salt and black pepper to taste salt and black pepper (for seasoning)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs fresh rosemary and thyme (for stuffing)
- 4 cups stuffing (your choice)
- 2 pounds potatoes (for mashed potatoes)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- salt to taste salt (for mashed potatoes)
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- assorted fresh vegetables (carrots, green beans, brussels sprouts)
- 1 cup gravy
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Season the turkey with salt and pepper, stuff with herbs, and rub with oil or butter.
- Roast the turkey for about 13-15 minutes per pound until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Baste occasionally.
- Prepare stuffing and vegetables while turkey roasts. Boil potatoes until tender, then mash with milk, butter, and salt.
- Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving. Serve with stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, vegetables, and gravy.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to ensure the turkey is fully cooked.
Nutrition
Calories: 3500kcal | Carbohydrates: 400g | Protein: 250g | Fat: 180g | Sodium: 2500mg