This turkey and stuffing recipe is easy to make. It's great for beginners, but experts will find it equally delicious. Adjust the cooking time for different-sized birds.
Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
4 hr
Total Time
4 hr 30 mins
Calories
835 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
Prepare stuffing according to package directions. Mix in water.
Step 3
Discard giblets, rinse turkey, and pat dry. Place turkey in a shallow roasting pan.
Step 4
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir until tender.
Step 5
Mix celery, onion, and toasted bread pieces into the stuffing; season with salt and pepper. Loosely scoop stuffing into the turkey body cavity and neck cavity. Rub the exterior of the turkey with vegetable oil and loosely cover with aluminum foil.
Step 6
Roast turkey in preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh reaches 180 degrees F (85 degrees C) and the interior of the stuffing reaches 165 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Remove foil during the last half hour of cooking to brown the bird.
Ingredients
1 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup chopped celery
¼ cup chopped onion
12 pounds whole turkey
1 (6 ounce) package dry bread stuffing mix
4 slices toasted white bread, torn into small pieces
