Delicious Christmas Dinner Recipe with Roast Turkey

Ingredients

• 1 whole turkey (12-14 lbs)
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups celery, chopped
• 2 cups onion, chopped
• 1 cup carrots, chopped
• 12 cups bread cubes (stale or toasted)
• 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
• 4 cups chicken broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup cranberry sauce (for serving)
• 1 cup gravy (for serving)
• 1 pound green beans, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and prepare a roasting pan.
2. In a large skillet, melt 1/2 cup of the butter over medium heat, then add the chopped celery, onion, and carrots. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened, then remove from heat.
3. In a large bowl, combine the sautéed vegetables, bread cubes, sage, thyme, rosemary, and chicken broth. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Pat the turkey dry with paper towels and rub the remaining butter all over the skin. Season the turkey generously with salt and pepper, both inside and out.
5. Stuff the turkey cavity with the prepared stuffing and secure the legs with kitchen twine. Place the turkey breast side up in the roasting pan.
6. Roast the turkey in the preheated oven for about 3 to 3.5 hours, basting every 30 minutes with pan juices, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
7. While the turkey is roasting, toss the green beans with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast them on a separate baking sheet for the last 20 minutes of the turkey’s cooking time.
8. Once the turkey is done, let it rest for 20-30 minutes before carving. Serve with cranberry sauce, gravy, and roasted green beans.