Easy Beginner's Turkey with Stuffing

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Remove and discard giblets. Pat turkey dry with paper towels. Place turkey in a shallow roasting pan.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Bring water and 4 tablespoons butter to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in stuffing mix, cover, remove from the heat, and let rest for 5 minutes.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'While stuffing is resting, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Add celery and onion to the stuffing. Mix in toasted bread pieces and season with salt and pepper.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Loosely scoop stuffing into the body and neck cavities of the turkey. Rub exterior of the turkey with vegetable oil and loosely cover with aluminum foil.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Roast turkey in the 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 ½ to 4 hours. Remove foil during the last 30 minutes of cooking to brown the skin.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Let the turkey rest, covered loosely with foil, before carving.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (12 servings total)

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