Description
- A comforting and festive holiday meal featuring a juicy roast, hearty sides, and a sweet dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 2 cups cranberry sauce
- 2 lbs potatoes, peeled
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: rosemary, thyme, cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare the turkey with herbs and butter.
- Roast turkey for 3–4 hours, basting every 30 minutes.
- While turkey roasts, boil potatoes until tender. Mash with butter and cream.
- Layer potatoes in a baking dish, top with cheese, and bake until golden.
- Prepare cranberry sauce and any additional sides.
- Arrange everything on the table and serve warm.
Notes
- You can swap turkey for ham or prime rib depending on preference.
- Prep cranberry sauce and casseroles 1 day ahead for easier hosting.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 3 hrs
- Category: Holiday Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 165mg