THANKSGIVING STUFFED TURKEY

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Thanksgiving Stuffed Turkey image

I've tried fancy stuffing recipes for our holiday bird, but none hits the spot like my mother's simple mixture of bread, eggs and caramelized vegetables. Have it on any holiday. -Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h50m

Yield 24 servings (3 cups gravy, 16 cups stuffing).

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 turkey (16 to 18 pounds) with giblets and neck
3/4 cup butter, divided
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 large onions, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
2 loaves (1 pound each) day-old egg bread, cubed
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup egg substitute
GRAVY:
1 medium carrot, halved
1 celery rib, halved
1 small onion, quartered
1 bay leaf
6 whole peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon salt
4-1/2 cups water, divided
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Reserve turkey giblets and neck; cover and refrigerate. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together. Place turkey on a rack in a roasting pan, breast side up. Melt 1/4 cup butter; brush over turkey. Sprinkle with seasonings., Roast, uncovered, until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°, 4 to 4-1/2 hours, basting every 30 minutes after the first hour. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.), In a large skillet, heat remaining butter over medium heat; saute vegetables until tender. In a large bowl, combine bread cubes, parsley and onion mixture; stir in broth and egg substitute. Divide mixture between two greased 2-qt. baking dishes. Bake, covered, until a thermometer reads 165°, about 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes., For gravy, place vegetables, seasonings, 4 cups water and reserved giblets and neck in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until giblets are tender, about 1 hour. Strain stock; return to pan., Remove turkey from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 20 minutes before carving. Skim fat from pan drippings; add remaining drippings and loosened browned bits from roasting pan to stock., Mix flour and remaining water until smooth; stir into stock mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Serve with turkey and stuffing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534 calories, Fat 24g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 199mg cholesterol, Sodium 408mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 53g protein.

Chase Jirik
[email protected]

The turkey was cooked perfectly, but the stuffing was a bit bland.


Once Mokoena
[email protected]

I've tried many Thanksgiving turkey recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the stuffing is to die for.


Victoria Reilly
[email protected]

The turkey was a bit dry, but the stuffing was delicious.


Epu Ahmed
[email protected]

This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was perfectly cooked and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.


husna khan
[email protected]

The turkey was a bit overcooked, but the stuffing was amazing.


Zohaib Kolachi
[email protected]

I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The turkey is always moist and juicy, and the stuffing is delicious.


Prakash Xettri
[email protected]

The turkey was cooked perfectly, but the stuffing was a bit too salty for my taste.


John Sköll
[email protected]

This is my new go-to Thanksgiving turkey recipe. It's easy to follow and the results are always amazing.


Mustapha Mohammed Abubakar
[email protected]

The stuffing recipe was a bit bland. I had to add more herbs and spices to give it some flavor.


Christabel Mercado
[email protected]

I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey came out perfect. The stuffing was moist and flavorful, and the turkey was cooked through but not dry.


MD SAKIB HASAN SAKIR
[email protected]

The turkey was a bit dry, but the stuffing was delicious.


Moshe Baechle (Hawkeyes Mix of Flavor)
[email protected]

This Thanksgiving stuffed turkey recipe turned out amazing! The turkey was juicy and flavorful, and the stuffing was perfectly seasoned. My family loved it.