Ingredients
1 (12-14 lb) whole turkey, thawed and giblets removed
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 tbsp fresh sage, finely chopped
3 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
3 tbsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 head of garlic, halved crosswise
1 lemon, halved
6 cups cubed sourdough or white bread
1 cup onion, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1/2 cup butter (for stuffing)
2 cups chicken or turkey broth
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) and prepare a roasting pan with a rack. Remove the turkey from the refrigerator and pat it completely dry with paper towels, both inside and out.
Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of softened butter with the chopped sage, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix until well incorporated.
Step 3: Sauté the onion and celery in 1/2 cup butter until soft. Mix with bread cubes and broth to create your stuffing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 4: Carefully loosen the skin over the turkey breast and legs. Rub two-thirds of the herb butter directly onto the meat under the skin. Place the lemon and garlic inside the cavity, then loosely fill with stuffing.
Step 5: Rub the remaining herb butter over the entire outside of the turkey skin. Truss the legs with kitchen twine if desired and tuck the wing tips under the body.
Step 6: Place the turkey in the oven and roast at 425°F for 30 minutes. Then, reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (163°C).
Step 7: Continue roasting for approximately 13-15 minutes per pound. Baste the bird with pan juices every 45 minutes. If the skin gets too dark, tent it loosely with aluminum foil.
Step 8: Roast until a meat thermometer registers 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh and in the center of the stuffing. Remove from the oven.
Step 9: Transfer the oven roasted stuffed turkey to a carving board and let it rest for 30-45 minutes before carving and serving.
Notes
Always ensure the stuffing reaches 165°F for safety. If the bird reaches temp before the stuffing, remove the stuffing and finish it in a casserole dish.
- Prep Time: PT45M
- Cook Time: PT3H30M
- Category: Christmas & Holiday Dishes
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of turkey with 1/2 cup stuffing
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
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