Turkey With Dressing Recipe

Name: Turkey With Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12- to 15-pound turkey; 10 ounces (2 1/2 sticks) butter; 2 cups diced yellow onion; 2 cups diced celery; 1 pound loaf white bread, cut into 1-inch cubes; 4 cups corn bread, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 1/2 tablespoons poultry seasoning; 1 tablespoon dried sage leaves; 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional); 1/2 cup diced ham (optional); Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 12- to 15-pound turkey
10 ounces (2 1/2 sticks) butter
2 cups diced yellow onion
2 cups diced celery
1 pound loaf white bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 cups corn bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 1/2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
1 tablespoon dried sage leaves
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
1/2 cup diced ham (optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Remove neck and giblets from inside the turkey, and discard or reserve for another use.
3
Rinse turkey inside and out, pat dry with paper towels, and set aside.
4
In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, melt 2 ounces ( 1/2 stick) of butter.
5
Add the onion and celery, and saute until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
6
Reduce the heat to low, and add the remaining 8 ounces (2 sticks) of butter.
7
Allow butter to melt, then immediately remove pan from heat and set aside.
8
In a large mixing bowl, combine white bread, corn bread, poultry seasoning, sage, nuts and ham.
9
Add sauteed vegetables and melted butter.
10
Season with salt and pepper to taste, and toss to mix well.
11
Stuff the front and rear cavities of the turkey with the dressing, truss the bird, and place in a deep roasting pan.
12
Cover pan tightly with aluminum foil.
13
Roast turkey for 3 hours.
14
Remove foil, and brown for 30 to 45 minutes more, basting occasionally with the pan juices.
15
To serve, place turkey on a large platter.
16
The dressing may be spooned directly from the bird, or transferred into a serving dish.

974

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* 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: 1 12- to 15-pound turkey, 10 ounces (2 1/2 sticks) butter, 2 cups diced yellow onion, 2 cups diced celery, and more.

Yes, 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.

Turkey With Dressing

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