Best 4 Stuffed Turkey Legs Recipes
**Dive into a flavorful journey with our diverse collection of stuffed turkey leg recipes, each offering a unique culinary experience. From the classic stuffing of bread and herbs to creative fillings like wild rice and dried fruit, these delectable dishes will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Explore our treasure trove of recipes, ranging from traditional to adventurous, and discover the perfect stuffed turkey leg to suit your palate.**
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CLASSIC STUFFED TURKEY
For years, my mother has made this moist stuffed turkey recipe. Now, I do the same thing. The turkey stuffing nicely compliments the tender, juicy slices of oven-roasted turkey. -Kathi Graham, Naperville, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h5m
Yield 12 servings (10 cups stuffing).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the onions, celery and mushrooms in butter until tender. Add broth and seasonings; mix well. Place bread cubes in a large bowl; add mushroom mixture and toss to coat. Stir in enough warm water to reach desired moistness. , Just before baking, loosely stuff turkey. Place any remaining stuffing in a greased baking dish; cover and refrigerate until ready to bake. Skewer turkey openings; tie drumsticks together with kitchen string. Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Brush with melted butter., Bake turkey, uncovered, at 325° for 3-3/4 to 4-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 180° for the turkey and 165° for the stuffing, basting occasionally with pan drippings. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.), Bake additional stuffing, covered, for 30-40 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Cover turkey with foil and let stand for 20 minutes before removing stuffing and carving. If desired, thicken pan drippings for gravy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 571 calories, Fat 26g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 153mg cholesterol, Sodium 961mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 44g protein.
STUFFED TURKEY LEGS
My dad's favorite, this is in his loving memory. This recipe is a delicious Puerto Rican style turkey. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.
Provided by Zulma Lozano
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Make numerous vertical slits in the turkey legs.
- In a small bowl combine the olive oil with the salt, pepper, teriyaki, vinegar and oregano. Marinate turkey legs in the oil mixture.
- Cut onion, green pepper and bacon into small squares (approximately the same size as the slits you cut on the legs). Fill each slit with one piece of pepper, onion and bacon.
- After the legs are stuffed, brown them in the oil mixture on medium-high. Reduce temperature to low and cover. Cook for 45 minutes or until meat starts to separate from the bone. If the legs dry out when cooking, add a little water to the skillet and lower the temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 581.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Cholesterol 191 mg, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 78.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 4307.3 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
ROASTED TURKEY LEGS
This is a great way to have a small scale turkey dinner anytime of the year. Serve with rice, noodles, or dressing. This recipe can also be increased very easily.
Provided by KERYNE
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Legs
Time 2h15m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Rinse the turkey legs and pat dry.
- Stand the turkey legs upright (as if the turkey were standing). Press a knife downward into the deep tissue, creating 2 or 3 long pockets. Press a piece of celery into each opening. Pull back the skin on the legs, rub with butter, and season with a little salt. Put the skin back into place, rub with more butter, and season lightly with salt. Lay the legs in a roasting pan.
- Roast uncovered for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until the legs are golden brown and the internal temperature is 180 degrees F (82 degrees C) when taken with a meat thermometer. Add more water if needed while roasting, and baste occasionally with the juices or butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 643.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Cholesterol 239.4 mg, Fat 36.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 73.1 g, SaturatedFat 18.9 g, Sodium 399.4 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
STUFFED TURKEY LEGS
Turkey legs is one of those items you never think about cooking. Unless your at a state or local fair then you see people walking around like Fred Flintstone eating huge turkey legs, I wanted to do something a little more up scale and economical. Enjoy!!
Provided by kmergirl
Categories Poultry
Time 40m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Debone turkey thigh up to leg joint. Do not detach deboned thigh meat from leg. Sauté mushrooms and artichoke hearts in olive oil until soft. De-glaze the pan with wine. In a large bowl mix the seasoned bread stuffing mixture, herbs, artichoke hearts, mushrooms and pine nuts. Add enough of the chicken stock to give the stuffing a moist soft consistency. Stuff the thigh and close using wooden skewers. Sear turkey leg in a sauté pan with hot olive oil until golden brown. Transfer to oven and finish at 400 ° until done (approximately 20-25 minutes).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1458.2, Fat 78.8, SaturatedFat 18.7, Cholesterol 581.2, Sodium 692.3, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.7, Protein 166.8
Tips:
- Choose the right turkey legs: Look for turkey legs that are about the same size so they cook evenly. You can also use a whole turkey and cut it into legs yourself.
- Stuff the turkey legs loosely: Don't pack the stuffing too tightly, or it will be difficult for the heat to circulate and cook the stuffing evenly.
- Use a variety of stuffing ingredients: Get creative with your stuffing ingredients! You can use anything from bread cubes and vegetables to sausage and nuts.
- Season the turkey legs well: Don't forget to season the turkey legs with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices before cooking.
- Roast the turkey legs at a high temperature: This will help to brown the skin and cook the turkey legs evenly.
- Baste the turkey legs with butter or oil: This will help to keep the turkey legs moist and prevent them from drying out.
- Let the turkey legs rest before carving: This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Stuffed turkey legs are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. With a little planning and preparation, you can create a dish that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook turkey, give stuffed turkey legs a try!
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