TURKEY WITH CORNBREAD STUFFING

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When our family gathers for Christmas dinner, we'll carve a succulent turkey and savor the stuffing my mother taught me to make. Her version of the Southern favorite gets color and zip from the olives and chilies.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h5m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
1 can (4-1/2 ounces) sliced ripe olives, finely chopped
1/2 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green or sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup egg substitute
1 package (14 ounces) crushed corn bread stuffing or 6 cups crumbled corn bread
1 turkey (8 to 10 pounds)
Melted butter
2 chicken bouillon cubes
2 cups boiling water
1/4 to 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Add stuffing and toss lightly. Just before baking, loosely stuff the turkey. Place remaining stuffing in a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish; refrigerate., Skewer openings of turkey; tie drumsticks together. Place on a rack in a roasting pan. Brush with melted butter. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 2-3/4 to 3 hours or until a thermometer reads 180° for turkey and 165° for stuffing. Bake additional stuffing, covered, for 40-50 minutes or until heated through. When the turkey begins to brown, baste if needed; cover lightly with foil. , For gravy, dissolve bouillon cube in water; set aside. Transfer turkey to a warm platter. Remove stuffing. Pour 1/4 cup pan drippings into a saucepan; whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually add bouillon mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly, Serve with turkey and stuffing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 720 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 178mg cholesterol, Sodium 1473mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 76g protein.

Sc Kalyani
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This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out perfectly. The stuffing was also delicious.


Sad boy Jahid
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but I loved this recipe! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was amazing.


Jancie Olivas
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This recipe is a great way to cook a turkey. The turkey was moist and tender, and the stuffing was delicious.


Solongo Borkhuu
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I've tried this recipe several times and it never disappoints. The turkey is always juicy and the stuffing is always flavorful.


Momina Awan
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The turkey was a little bland, but the stuffing was delicious.


Ant Ace
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Mary Anguiano
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I made this recipe for Thanksgiving and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Crash
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The turkey was a little dry, but the stuffing was amazing.


Indileni Mukumangeni
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This was my first time making turkey and stuffing, and it turned out perfectly! I followed the recipe exactly and everything came out great.


M Arfat Mughal
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The turkey is always juicy and the stuffing is delicious.


Waleed Munir
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the cornbread stuffing was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.