Savor the flavors: Mesmerizing roast turkey with stuffing

Preparation time: 1 hour
Cooking time: 3 hours 45 minutes

Roast turkey with stuffing recipe

Ingredients

• 1 whole turkey, approximately 12 lbs (5.4 kg)
• 1 cup (240 ml) of unsalted butter, melted
• 4 cups (950 ml) of chicken broth
• 2 cups (475 ml) of dry white wine
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of salt
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) of ground black pepper
• For the stuffing:
• 1 loaf of day-old bread, torn into small pieces
• 1 cup (240 ml) of chopped celery
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 cup (240 ml) of chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of chopped fresh sage
• 1 cup (240 ml) of dried cranberries
• 1 cup (240 ml) of additional chicken broth

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. Remove the turkey giblets. Rinse the turkey, and pat dry with paper towels.
3. In a large bowl, combine the day-old bread, chopped celery, chopped onion, chopped parsley, chopped sage, and dried cranberries. Mix in 1 cup of chicken broth, until the ingredients are well combined. This will be your stuffing.
4. Loosely fill the turkey cavity with the stuffing you just made.
5. Place the turkey, breast side up, on a rack in the roasting pan.
6. Brush the surface of the turkey with the melted butter, and then season it with salt and pepper.
7. Tie the turkey’s drumsticks together with kitchen string, then moisten a piece of cheesecloth with some of the remaining chicken broth and drape it over the turkey.
8. Roast in the preheated oven for about 3 3/4 hours. While it’s roasting, use a basting bulb to occasionally moisten the turkey with the remaining chicken broth and white wine, until the internal temperature of the turkey reaches 165°F (74°C).
9. Once it’s done roasting, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.

Serve hot & enjoy this delicious and simple recipe. Your entire family will love it!

Making roast turkey with stuffing healthier

Making a healthier version of roast turkey with stuffing is easy while still keeping its delicious taste intact.

Replace the regular bread crumbs in your stuffing with whole grain bread for added fiber. Also, consider using low-sodium, fat-free chicken broth instead of butter to cut down on unhealthy fats.

Lastly, add in extra veggies like carrot and celery in your stuffing for an added boost of vitamins.

Storing and preserving your roast turkey with stuffing

Once cooked, your roast turkey with stuffing can keep for up to four days in the refrigerator. Make sure to store it in air-tight containers to retain its freshness.

If you have more leftovers, you can freeze them in freezer-safe containers or heavy-duty freezer bags. Freezing expands the shelf life to 2-3 months.

Serving suggestions for roast turkey with stuffing

The roast turkey with stuffing is a wonderfully versatile dish that pairs excellently with a variety of sides. You could serve this with garlic-roasted potatoes, sautéed vegetables, or a leafy green salad.

For drinks, the richness of the turkey would pair well with a medium-bodied red wine like a Pinot Noir, or a crisp and refreshing beer.

Quick preparation tips for roast turkey with stuffing

There are several time-saving tricks you can apply when preparing this roast turkey with stuffing.

The night before, chop your vegetables for the stuffing and store them in an air-tight container in the fridge. This way, they’re ready to throw in the pot when you’re ready to cook.

You can also fully prepare the stuffing a day ahead and refrigerate it until turkey stuffing time.

Using up the leftover roast turkey with stuffing

Leftover turkey with stuffing can be used in numerous delicious ways. You can add them to salads, sandwiches or soups for a quick and tasty meal.

Alternatively, you can also use the leftover turkey and stuffing to make a tasty frittata or pancakes for breakfast. Your creativity is the only limit when it comes to using up leftovers – so have fun with it!