Christmas Stuffed Roast Turkey
The stuffed turkey is roasted whole in the oven for the holidays. 🦃 It needs regular basting to keep it from drying out.
- Total time
- 3 h 30
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- 3 h
- Rest
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per person
- €4.00
By the CookinBreak team
Ingredients 19
Estimated cost €32.00
For the turkey
For the stuffing
For the roasted garnish
Equipment
Oven
Baking sheetor roasting pan
Mixing bowl
Knife
Cutting board
Wooden spoon
Aluminum foil
Kitchen thermometer
Instructions
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1. Melt the butter in a skillet.
2. Add the onion and celery, and cook until tender.
3. Pour into a large bowl, add the bread and a few sage leaves, and mix.
4. Add the broth, season with salt and pepper, and let the bread absorb it.
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Nutrition facts
per serving · estimate- Protein45 g44%
- Carbs8 g8%
- Fat22 g48%
- Fiber1 g
Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.
Good to know
Chef's tip
Slip butter under the turkey's skin!
It makes the skin even crispier and the meat juicier 😍🧈🔥.
Just gently loosen the skin with your fingers and slide in a few dabs of flavored butter.
Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?
YesVery well. Up to 3 months cooked, in individual portions, in airtight containers or freezer bags.
Storage : How long does it keep?
Keeps 3 to 4 days max in an airtight container in the fridge. Take out 30min before reheating.
Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?
YesThe seasoned raw turkey and the raw stuffing, kept separate, can be prepared the day before and stored in the fridge.
Reheating : How do you reheat it?
Oven: Reheat 20-30 min at 160°C, covered, to avoid drying out. Microwave: In portions, on medium power, may alter the texture of the stuffing and dry out the turkey. Air fryer: Small portions, 10-15 min at 150°C.
Variations
- Add apples around the turkey.
- Cover with foil if the skin browns too much.
- Flavor the cavity with lemon, onion, thyme, rosemary, and sage.
Mistakes to avoid
- Forgetting to dry the turkey: pat it dry with paper towels.
- Not basting: baste every 30 minutes with its juices.
- Carving right away: let it rest for 20 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
How do you cook a stuffed turkey?
Make the stuffing, dry the turkey, season the inside, fill the cavity, rub the skin with garlic butter, roast for about 3 hours at 180 °C, basting every 30 minutes, then let it rest for 20 minutes.
How do you make the stuffing?
Melt the butter, sauté the onion and celery, pour into a bowl with the cubed stale bread, sage, chicken broth, salt, and pepper, then mix.
Why baste the turkey?
Baste the turkey every 30 minutes with its juices to keep it from drying out. Cover with aluminum foil if the skin browns too fast.
How long should the turkey rest?
Take the turkey out of the oven and let it rest for 20 minutes before carving: this lets the juices redistribute and makes the meat more tender.
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Step 1 of 5
1. Melt the butter in a skillet.
2. Add the onion and celery, and cook until tender.
3. Pour into a large bowl, add the bread and a few sage leaves, and mix.
4. Add the broth, season with salt and pepper, and let the bread absorb it.
For this step
- 1 turkey breast
- ½ cup butter
- 3 garlic cloves
- salt
- pepper
- 1 onions
- 1 lemons
- 4 sprigs of thyme
- 4 sprigs of sage
- 2 sprigs of rosemary
- 4 ½ cups stale bread
- 1 onions
- 2 sprigs of celery
- 2 ¾ tbsp butter
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- salt
- pepper
- 3 apples
- a few leaves of sage