Turkey with Herb Stuffing
Turkey with Herb Stuffing takes about 3 hours and 50 minutes from beginning to end. One portion of this dish contains roughly 110g of protein, 44g of fat, and a total of 954 calories. This recipe serves 8 and costs $2.41 per serving. 285 people were glad they tried this recipe. A mixture of bread cubes, chicken broth, butter, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. It works well as a main course. It is brought to you by Taste of Home. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 96%, which is super. Similar recipes are Unstuffed” Herb and Apple Turkey Stuffing, Herb-Scented Roast Turkey with Cornbread Stuffing, and Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast And Stuffing (Thanksgiving For a Small Crowd).
Servings: 8
Preparation duration: 20 minutes
Cooking duration: 210 minutes
Ingredients:
1 package (12 ounces) unseasoned bread cubes
1/2 cup butter, cubed
Additional butter, melted
1 cup finely chopped celery with leaves
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 teaspoon each dried basil, thyme and savory
2 cups finely chopped onions
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 turkey (12 to 14 pounds)
Equipment:
frying pan
bowl
baking pan
kitchen twine
skewers
roasting pan
kitchen thermometer
aluminum foil
Cooking instruction summary:
Directions In a large skillet, saute onions and celery in butter until tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the bread cubes, basil, thyme, savory, salt, pepper and broth; toss to mix. Just before baking, loosely stuff turkey. Place remaining stuffing in a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish; refrigerate. Skewer openings of turkey; tie drumsticks together with kitchen string. Place on a rack in a roasting pan. Brush with melted butter. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 180° for turkey and 165° for stuffing. Bake additional stuffing, covered, for 45-60 minutes or until heated through. When the turkey begins to brown, baste with drippings (if turkey browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil). Cover turkey and let stand for 20 minutes before removing stuffing and carving. If desired, thicken pan drippings for gravy. Yield: 6-8 servings (10 cups stuffing). Originally published as Turkey With Herb Stuffing in ReminisceNovember/December 2003, p48 Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 1,077 calories, 50 g fat (18 g saturated fat), 398 mg cholesterol, 1,104 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 115 g protein. Print Add to Recipe Box Email a Friend
Step by step:
1. In a large skillet, saute onions and celery in butter until tender.
2. Transfer to a large bowl.
3. Add the bread cubes, basil, thyme, savory, salt, pepper and broth; toss to mix. Just before baking, loosely stuff turkey.
4. Place remaining stuffing in a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish; refrigerate.
5. Skewer openings of turkey; tie drumsticks together with kitchen string.
6. Place on a rack in a roasting pan.
7. Brush with melted butter.
8. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 180° for turkey and 165° for stuffing.
9. Bake additional stuffing, covered, for 45-60 minutes or until heated through.
10. When the turkey begins to brown, baste with drippings (if turkey browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil). Cover turkey and let stand for 20 minutes before removing stuffing and carving. If desired, thicken pan drippings for gravy.
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