ROAST TURKEY WITH SAUSAGE-CABBAGE STUFFING

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This turkey and trimmings recipe is a staple in my family. No one guesses that there's cabbage in the stuffing! - Alma Winberry, Great Falls, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h30m

Yield 16 servings (about 8 cups stuffing).

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 tablespoons minced fresh thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 turkey (12 to 14 pounds)
STUFFING:
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
3 cups chopped cabbage
1 large carrot, shredded
1 celery rib, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
3/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups seasoned stuffing cubes
1 egg, lightly beaten
2/3 to 3/4 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the butter, thyme, salt and pepper. Place turkey on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from the turkey breast; rub half of the butter mixture under the skin. Rub remaining butter mixture over turkey. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together. , Bake at 325° for 3 to 3-3/4 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°. Baste occasionally with pan drippings., For stuffing, in a Dutch oven, cook sausage over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon., Add the cabbage, carrot, celery and onion to reserved drippings; cook and stir over medium heat until tender. Stir in cream, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper., Add the stuffing cubes, egg and sausage; toss to combine. Stir in enough broth to reach desired moistness; transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, covered, for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 10-15 minutes longer or until lightly browned., Remove turkey from oven; cover loosely with foil and let stand for 20 minutes before carving. Serve with stuffing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550 calories, Fat 29g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 222mg cholesterol, Sodium 674mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 59g protein.

Fatima sheikh
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit at my holiday gatherings. The stuffing is so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


melvin rosebella
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover meat and stuffing. I especially love the addition of the cranberries, which give the stuffing a sweet and tangy taste.


Jennifer Pine
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This was a great recipe and was a hit at my dinner party. I made the recipe exactly as written and everyone loved it! I will definitely be making this again!


francisco munoz
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. The stuffing is my favorite part, it's so flavorful and moist. I highly recommend this recipe.


Duran Beukes
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This was the best stuffing I've ever had. It was so moist and flavorful, and the combination of the sweet and savory ingredients was perfect. I will definitely be making this again for my next dinner party.


Fatiha Fati
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. The stuffing is my favorite part, it's so flavorful and moist. I highly recommend this recipe.


Georgina Aba Bilson
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This recipe was a huge success! I served it at my last dinner party and everyone was raving about it. The stuffing was especially a hit, so I'm definitely going to be making this again for my next party.


Jaharul Islam
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This was my first time making this recipe and it turned out great! The stuffing was especially delicious, and the combination of the sweet and savory ingredients was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Nosipho Ntuli
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The stuffing is so moist and flavorful, and the combination of the sweet and savory ingredients is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe!


sajid jan
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This was my first time making this recipe and it turned out great! The stuffing was especially delicious, and the combination of the sweet and savory ingredients was perfect.


Qawara Husham
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. The stuffing is so easy to make and always turns out perfect. I love the combination of the sweet and savory ingredients.


MD Rajon Mahmud
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This was the perfect recipe for my family's Christmas dinner. The stuffing was so delicious and the combination of the sweet and savory ingredients was a hit. I will definitely be making this again next year!


Mariah Hiatt
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This recipe was a huge success! I served it at my last dinner party and everyone was raving about it. The stuffing was especially a hit, so I'm definitely going to be making this again for my next party.


Mohid Maria
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I made this recipe for my family for dinner last night and they absolutely loved it! The stuffing was so flavorful and the combination of the sweet and savory ingredients was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Rinda Easton
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This was a great recipe and was a hit at my dinner party. I made the recipe exactly as written and everyone loved it! I will definitely be making this again!


Murtazza Bughlani
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. The stuffing is my favorite part, it's so flavorful and moist. I highly recommend this recipe.


Habiba Habiba
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This was the best stuffing I've ever had. It was so moist and flavorful, and the combination of the sweet and savory ingredients was perfect. I will definitely be making this again for my next dinner party.


Erica Swindle
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit at my dinner parties. The stuffing is so unique and flavorful, and the combination of the sweet and savory ingredients is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe!


evans clive mukhongo
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I have to say, I was a bit skeptical at first. I'm not a huge fan of stuffing, but my friends had been raving about this recipe so I thought I'd give it a try. I'm so glad I did! It was absolutely delicious, and I've already recommended the recipe to


meli pina
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This is my new favorite comfort food. It was so delicious and flavorful. I especially loved the combination of the sweet and savory ingredients. I will definitely be making this again and again!