A Traditional Christmas Dinner Menu You’ll Love to Share!
A delightful menu featuring classic dishes perfect for a traditional Christmas dinner.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Roast Turkey – 1 whole (12-14 lbs)
- Stuffing – 2 cups
- Mashed Potatoes – 4 lbs
- Gravy – 2 cups
- Green Bean Casserole – 1 large dish
- Cranberry Sauce – 1 can
- Sweet Potatoes – 3 lbs
- Pumpkin Pie – 1 large
- Whipped Cream – 1 cup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare the turkey by seasoning it and stuffing it with the stuffing mixture.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and cover it with foil.
- Roast the turkey for about 3-4 hours, basting occasionally.
- While the turkey is roasting, prepare the mashed potatoes and gravy.
- Cook the green bean casserole according to package instructions.
- Boil and mash the sweet potatoes, adding butter and sugar to taste.
- Once the turkey is done, let it rest before carving.
- Serve the turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, and sweet potatoes.
- Finish the meal with pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream.
Notes
- Make sure to let the turkey rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.
- Feel free to add your favorite holiday sides to the menu.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg