Description
A traditional Christmas dinner with classic flavors and festive touches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Rub the turkey with softened butter, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place turkey in a roasting pan and pour broth into the bottom.
- Roast for 3-4 hours, basting occasionally, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Boil potatoes until tender, then mash with cream and butter.
- Sauté Brussels sprouts and bacon until crispy.
- Serve turkey with mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and cranberry sauce.
Notes
- Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.
- Use leftover broth for gravy.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Western
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Christmas dinner, holiday meal, festive recipes