Mayonnaise Roasted Turkey Recipe

Name: Mayonnaise Roasted Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 -14 lbs whole turkey (totally thawed, tee-totally thawed); 6 -7 fresh sage leaves, rough chopped; 5 -6 fresh thyme, stems; 2 -3 springs rosemary; 2 -3 springs oregano; 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise; 1 -2 tablespoon coarse salt; 1 -2 tablespoon pepper; 3 stalks celery, rough chopped; 1 large onion, rough chopped; 1/2 cup butter, salted

Servings: persons

12 -14 lbs whole turkey (totally thawed, tee-totally thawed)
6 -7 fresh sage leaves, rough chopped
5 -6 fresh thyme, stems
2 -3 springs rosemary
2 -3 springs oregano
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1 -2 tablespoon coarse salt
1 -2 tablespoon pepper
3 stalks celery, rough chopped
1 large onion, rough chopped
1/2 cup butter, salted

1
Preheat oven to 450-degrees F.
2
Lay turkey in a roasting pan.
3
Remove leaves from herbs stems. Add sage, thyme, rosemary, and oregano to mayonnaise; combine well. Rub mayonnaise/herb mixture all over outside and interior of bird.
4
Liberally salt, and pepper turkey. Add the celery, and onion, inside and out, and tuck the butter in the cavity.
5
Roast turkey in 450-degrees F oven for 30 minutes. Then turn the oven down to 350-degrees F, and insert the meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh, being careful not to touch bone. Continue roasting, uncovered, until internal thermometer reaches 165-degrees F. Cover legs with foil partway through roasting if desired. Depending on size of turkey, total cook time will be around 11/2-2 hours. Once the thermometer reaches 165-degrees F in the thigh, check the internal temperature of the thickest part of the breast to make sure it reads at least 165-degrees F as well.
6
Remove from oven. Cover loosely with foil and let rest for at least 20-30 minutes (depending on size) before carving.
7
Remember to reserve turkey drippings and juices for gravy.

1736

kcal

Calories

118

Fat

Carbs

103

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 -14 lbs whole turkey (totally thawed, tee-totally thawed), 6 -7 fresh sage leaves, rough chopped, 5 -6 fresh thyme, stems, 2 -3 springs rosemary, and more.

Yes, Mayonnaise Roasted Turkey falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mayonnaise Roasted Turkey

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