Description
- A collection of Christmas meal ideas from classic roasts to easy sides and festive desserts, perfect for creating a joyful and stress-free holiday dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey or ham
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 3 cups mashed potatoes
- 2 cups green beans
- 1 cup gravy
- 1 pan dinner rolls
- Optional: 1 stuffed squash or vegetable lasagna for vegetarian guests
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare your main dish (turkey, ham, or vegetarian option).
- Prepare side dishes like mashed potatoes, green beans, and cranberry sauce.
- Warm dinner rolls and make or reheat gravy.
- Plate the food attractively and serve while hot.
- Add dessert or sweet treats to close the meal.
Notes
- Prep some dishes a day ahead.
- Use a crockpot for stress-free cooking.
- Vegetarian options can be easily added to match dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Holiday Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 full plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg