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christmas meal ideas

Christmas Meal Ideas

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A classic Christmas Roast Turkey recipe for a festive holiday meal, featuring savory herbs and golden crispy skin.

  • Total Time: 3
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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1 whole turkey (12-14 lbs)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, halved
1 onion, quartered
Salt and black pepper to taste
4 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp all-purpose flour

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
Pat the turkey dry and rub with softened butter, rosemary, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Stuff the cavity with lemon and onion quarters.
Place turkey on a rack in a roasting pan and pour chicken broth into the bottom.
Roast for 3-4 hours, basting every 30 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove turkey from oven, let rest for 20 minutes before carving.
For gravy, skim fat from pan drippings, whisk in flour, and cook until thickened.

  • Author: Maisie
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 3
  • Category: All Recipes
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 430
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 300
  • Fat: 20
  • Saturated Fat: 8
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 20
  • Cholesterol: 10