Holidays and Events RecipesRoastedThanksgivingTurkey

Fail-Proof Thanksgiving Turkey Hack!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs 40 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 12poundswhole turkey

  • 1 ½cupswater

  • 5tablespoonsbutter, divided

  • 1(6 ounce) packagedry bread stuffing mix

  • 1cupchopped celery

  • ¼cupchopped onion

  • 4slicestoasted white bread, torn into small pieces

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 2tablespoonsvegetable oil

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Remove and discard giblets. Rinse turkey and pat dry with paper towels. Place turkey in a shallow roasting pan.

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  3. Bring water and 4 tablespoons butter to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in stuffing mix, cover, remove from the heat, and let rest for 5 minutes.

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  4. While stuffing is resting, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.

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  5. Add celery and onion to the stuffing. Mix in toasted bread pieces and season with salt and pepper.

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  6. Loosely scoop stuffing into the body and neck cavities of the turkey. Rub exterior of the turkey with vegetable oil and loosely cover with aluminum foil.

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  7. Roast turkey in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh reaches 180 degrees F (85 degrees C) and the interior of the stuffing reaches 165 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Remove foil during the last 30 minutes of cooking to brown the bird.

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe12
Calories835
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
40g 		52%
Saturated Fat
11g 		57%
Cholesterol
311mg 		104%
Sodium
593mg 		26%
Total Carbohydrate
16g 		6%
Dietary Fiber
1g 		3%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
95g 		190%
Vitamin C
1mg 		1%
Calcium
100mg 		8%
Iron
7mg 		41%
Potassium
1282mg 		27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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