Description
Delicious Christmas dinner recipes to make your holiday meal special. These dishes are perfect for festive gatherings and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 large onion, quartered
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Mix butter, rosemary, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Loosen the turkey skin and spread the butter mixture underneath.
- Place onion, carrots, and celery inside the turkey cavity.
- Place the turkey on a rack in a roasting pan and pour chicken broth into the pan.
- Roast for 3-4 hours, basting every 30 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the turkey is fully cooked.
- Let the turkey rest before carving to keep it juicy.
- You can substitute herbs based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: christmas turkey, holiday dinner, festive recipes