30 Minute Turkey with Dressing Recipe

Name: 30 Minute Turkey with Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 lbs (4.5 kg). whole turkey, cleaned (giblets use for something else); Kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper; extra virgin olive oil; 4 cups (950 ml) fresh ground Challa bread crumbs; 1/2 cup (125 ml) diced fresh mushroom (button or cremini); 1/2 cup (125 ml) grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese; 1/2 cup (125 ml) mixed chopped nuts (English walnuts, pecans, hazlents, pinion nuts); 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped garlic; 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped celery; 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped green onion; 1/4 cup (60 ml) parsley; 1/4 cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil; 3 tbs (45 ml). dried basil; 1 tsp (5 ml). chicken base/bouillon granuales or some salt; 1 tsp (5 ml). fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

10 lbs (4.5 kg). whole turkey, cleaned (giblets use for something else)
Kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
extra virgin olive oil
4 cups (950 ml) fresh ground Challa bread crumbs
1/2 cup (125 ml) diced fresh mushroom (button or cremini)
1/2 cup (125 ml) grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese
1/2 cup (125 ml) mixed chopped nuts (English walnuts, pecans, hazlents, pinion nuts)
1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped garlic
1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped celery
1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped green onion
1/4 cup (60 ml) parsley
1/4 cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil
3 tbs (45 ml). dried basil
1 tsp (5 ml). chicken base/bouillon granuales or some salt
1 tsp (5 ml). fresh ground black pepper

1
Clean and thaw turkey completely and trim away excess fat from neck area.
2
Sprinkle with salt and fresh ground pepper rub into skin and inside.
3
Cut leg quarters (drumstick and thigh in one piece)away from carcass.
4
Pry the back away from the carcass by pulling bottom end towards the neck.
5
Discard the back and the giblets or save for later use.
6
Place whole turkey breast breast up in roasting pan and arrange leg quarters around.
7
Brush or rub with some olive oil and let stand until ready to cook.
8
Add some water to bottom of pan.
9
Heat oven 500 degrees (250 C.) (Bake setting).
10
Bake turkey 30-35 minutes (check after 20 minutes).
11
Saute/fry the nuts and garlic in the olive oil until nice and brown.
12
Toss to combine with remaining ingredients.
13
Spoon into baking dish.
14
Bake with turkey uncovered last 5 min.
15
of cooking.

2391

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

339

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 lbs (4.5 kg). whole turkey, cleaned (giblets use for something else), Kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, 30 Minute Turkey with Dressing falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

30 Minute Turkey with Dressing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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