TURKEY AND STUFFING

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Turkey and stuffing like Grandma used to make. Sage adds a special pungent flavor to this simple recipe. Adjust the ingredients and cooking time as appropriate for different sized turkeys.

Provided by VICKI C

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Whole Turkey Recipes

Time 4h

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (12 ounce) package dry bread stuffing mix
5 cups water
1 large onion, chopped
4 celery, chopped
4 tablespoons dried sage
12 pounds whole turkey, neck and giblets removed

Steps:

  • Prepare stuffing according to package directions, and set aside in a large bowl.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring water to boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and stir in the onion, celery and sage. Boil 10 minutes, or until the onion is soft. Stir into the prepared stuffing.
  • Rinse turkey, and pat dry. Loosely fill the body and neck cavities with the stuffing mixture.
  • Place turkey in a large roasting pan and cook 3 to 3 1/2 hours in the preheated oven, or until the internal temperature of the thigh meat is 180 degrees F (80 degrees C) and the stuffing is at least 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 178.9 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 63.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 460.3 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

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