Description
The scent of roasting turkey, buttery rolls, and cinnamon-spiced desserts fills the air. These Christmas dinner ideas blend comfort and flavor to help you serve a delicious, heartwarming meal without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
1 whole turkey breast or 4 chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp rosemary
4 cups mashed potatoes
2 cups roasted carrots or green beans
Optional: cranberry sauce or brown gravy
Swaps: Replace turkey with ham, or mashed potatoes with sweet potato mash for a Southern-style meal.
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
- 2. Rub turkey breast with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, and rosemary.
- 3. Roast uncovered for 1½ hours or until juices run clear.
- 4. While roasting, prepare mashed potatoes and vegetables.
- 5. Warm cranberry sauce or gravy on the stove.
- 6. Plate everything beautifully and serve warm.
Notes
Use a slow cooker for easier cleanup.
Add orange zest to cranberry sauce for a citrus twist.
Turn leftovers into sandwiches or casseroles.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Holiday, Christmas
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
