These Christmas Turkey Recipes Are Guaranteed to Be Gobbled Up

Thanksgiving usually gets all the attention as being a Turkey Day feast, but that doesn't mean you can't serve a big holiday bird at Christmas, too. In fact, turkey is the perfect centerpiece for just about any special occasion dinner! You can go big with a whole roasted turkey or keep it simple with a turkey breast dish—either way, these Christmas turkey recipes will be a hit at your holiday party or Christmas Eve dinner. Serve it up with your favorite stuffing recipe and vegetable side dishes and you'll have a complete Christmas meal that the whole family will love.

If a whole bird is what you're after, there are tons of crowd-pleasing recipes: Look for holiday flavors like maple-rosemary roast turkey or a wintry citrus-brined turkey made with oranges, lemons, and limes. Of course, if you're looking to keep your Christmas menu easy this year, we've got you covered, too! There are turkey recipes that make use of your favorite kitchen appliances, like the slow cooker or air-fryer, so you don't have to worry about taking up space in the oven. Plus, you'll find recipes for turkey legs, stuffed turkey breast, and even ground turkey in Ree Drummond's turkey Swedish meatballs. And if you're serving crowd of people this year, why not make turkey alongside your other Christmas roasts—now that's what we call a holiday feast!