Beginner-Friendly Roast Turkey with Classic Stuffing

1. 1

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

2. 2

   Remove and discard the giblets. Pat the turkey dry with paper towels, then place the turkey in a shallow roasting pan.

3. 3

   In a medium saucepan, bring water and 4 tablespoons butter to a boil. Stir in the stuffing mix, cover, take off the heat, and let it sit for 5 minutes.

4. 4

   While the stuffing rests, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the celery and onion; cook and stir until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.

5. 5

   Stir the celery and onion into the stuffing. Mix in the toasted bread pieces and season with salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Loosely spoon the stuffing into the body and neck cavities of the turkey. Rub the outside of the turkey with vegetable oil and loosely cover it with aluminum foil.

7. 7

   Roast the turkey in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 180 degrees F (85 degrees C) and the center of the stuffing reaches 165 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Remove the foil during the last 30 minutes of cooking to brown the skin.

8. 8

   Let the turkey rest, loosely covered with foil, before carving.

• Calories 1039.23 kcal High
• Protein 51.43 g Good Source
• Carbs 93.78 g Moderate
• Total Fat 52.61 g High
• Saturated Fat 21.6 g High
• Trans Fat 0.16 g High
• Cholesterol 140.05 mg High
• Sodium 3574.18 mg High
• Fiber 6.88 g Good Source
• Sugar 5.32 g Moderate
• Added Sugar 1.24 g Low Source
• Calcium 552.37 mg Good Source
• Iron 7.74 mg Good Source
• Potassium 66.32 mg Low Source
• Vitamin A 92.71 mcg_rae Moderate
• Vitamin C 0.59 mg Low Source
• Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

• Milk 🥛
• Wheat 🌾
• Gluten
• Celery
• Onions 🧅