Description
A festive Christmas buffet with a variety of dishes to celebrate the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg roasted turkey
- 500 g glazed ham
- 1 kg mashed potatoes
- 500 g roasted vegetables (carrots, parsnips, Brussels sprouts)
- 300 g cranberry sauce
- 1 loaf of freshly baked bread
- 500 g assorted cheeses
- 300 g mixed nuts
- 2 liters of mulled wine
- 1 kg Christmas pudding
- 500 g mince pies
Instructions
- Prepare the roasted turkey by seasoning and roasting in the oven for 3 hours.
- Glaze the ham with honey and mustard, then bake for 1.5 hours.
- Boil and mash the potatoes with butter and cream.
- Toss the vegetables in olive oil and roast for 45 minutes.
- Make the cranberry sauce by simmering cranberries with sugar and orange juice.
- Slice the bread and arrange it on a serving platter.
- Cut the cheeses into bite-sized pieces and place on a cheese board.
- Toast the mixed nuts lightly and serve in small bowls.
- Heat the mulled wine with spices and serve warm.
- Prepare the Christmas pudding by steaming and serve with brandy butter.
- Bake the mince pies and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Prepare some dishes a day ahead to save time.
- Keep warm dishes covered until serving.
- Label dishes for guests with dietary restrictions.
- Set up a self-serve station for easy access.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Holiday
- Method: Roasting, Baking, Simmering
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 500 g)
- Calories: 800 kcal
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 90 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Christmas buffet, holiday dinner, festive meal, roasted turkey, glazed ham