Turkey and Stuffing

Turkey and stuffing like Grandma used to make. Sage adds a special pungent flavor to this simple recipe. Adjust the ingredients and cooking time as appropriate for different sized turkeys.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr
• Total Time: 3 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 533 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 5 cups water
• 1 (12 ounce) package dry bread stuffing mix
• 4 celery, chopped
• 4 tablespoons dried sage
• 12 pounds whole turkey, neck and giblets removed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Prepare stuffing according to package directions, and set aside in a large bowl.

Step 3

Bring water to boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and stir in the onion, celery and sage. Boil 10 minutes, or until the onion is soft. Stir into the prepared stuffing.

Step 4

Rinse turkey, and pat dry. Loosely fill the body and neck cavities with the stuffing mixture.

Step 5

Place turkey in a large roasting pan and cook 3 to 3 1/2 hours in the preheated oven, or until the internal temperature of the thigh meat is 180 degrees F (80 degrees C) and the stuffing is at least 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).