Description
This Oven Roasted Stuffed Turkey recipe is a classic choice for a holiday meal, especially Thanksgiving. The turkey is seasoned with a flavorful herb butter, stuffed with your favorite stuffing, and roasted to juicy perfection. Follow these simple steps to create a delicious centerpiece for your festive table.
Ingredients
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Main Seasoned Turkey:
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 pounds), thawed if frozen
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
Stuffing and Aromatics:
- 1 onion, quartered
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 1 lemon, quartered
- 4 cups prepared stuffing (your favorite recipe or boxed)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare the Turkey: Remove giblets and pat turkey dry. Mix butter and seasonings, then rub under the skin and all over the turkey.
- Stuff the Turkey: Fill the main cavity with stuffing and place onion, lemon, celery, and carrots around it. Tie legs and tuck wings.
- Roast the Turkey: Place turkey on a rack in a roasting pan, pour broth in the pan, cover with foil, and roast. Remove foil to brown the skin.
- Check for Doneness: Use a meat thermometer; the turkey is done at 165°F (74°C).
- Rest and Carve: Let the turkey rest before carving.
Notes
- Do not overstuff the cavity to allow even cooking.
- Use a thermometer for best results.
- You can roast extra stuffing separately if needed.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3.5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 60g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
