Brined Sage Turkey with Mushroom Stuffing

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   Heat oven to 325 degrees F.

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   Melt 2 Tbsp.

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   butter in large skillet on medium heat.

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   Add vegetables; cook and stir 10 min.

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   or until onions and celery are crisp-tender.

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   Add hot water and remaining butter to stuffing mixes in large bowl; stir just until moistened.

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   Chop 1/4 cup sage.

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   Add to stuffing with vegetables; mix lightly.

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   Free turkey legs from tucked position.

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    (Do not cut band of skin.)

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    Using rubber spatula or hand, loosen skin over breast, starting at body cavity opening by legs.

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    Place remaining sage leaves on meat under skin.

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    Spoon stuffing into neck and body cavities, being careful to not pack stuffing into turkey too tightly.

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    Return legs to tucked position; turn wings back to hold neck skin in place.

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    Place turkey, breast-side up, on rack in roasting pan.

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    Brush with dressing.

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    Cover loosely with foil to prevent over-browning.

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    Bake turkey 3 hours 45 min.

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    to 4 hours or until done (165 degrees F), uncovering after 3 hours.

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    Let stand 15 to 20 min.

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    before carving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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