Michigan-Style Roast Turkey at Home
Michigan-Style Roast Turkey at Home features a juicy bird with butter tucked under the skin, then bathed in a savory bouillon and herb mixture that keeps every slice moist. The simple seasoning lets the turkey shine while delivering aromatic parsley and onion notes. Serve it as the centerpiece for holiday gatherings or any special family dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook5 hrs
- Serves16
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Michigan-Style Roast Turkey at Home, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 5
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Rinse and wash the turkey. Discard the giblets, or add them to the pan if they are anyone's favorites.
- 2
Place the turkey in a Dutch oven or roasting pan. Loosen the skin over the breast to create small pockets. Put 3 tablespoons of the butter on both sides between the skin and the breast meat. This helps keep the breast meat very juicy.
- 3
In a medium bowl, mix the water with the bouillon. Sprinkle in the parsley and the minced onion. Pour this over the top of the turkey. Sprinkle seasoning salt over the turkey.
- 4
Cover with foil, and bake in the preheated oven for 3 1/2 to 4 hours, until the internal temperature of the turkey reaches 180 degrees F (80 degrees C).
- 5
For the last 45 minutes or so, remove the foil so the turkey browns nicely.
- 6
Serve and enjoy!
- Calories 180.74 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 24.04 g Good Source 48%
- Carbohydrate 3.96 g 1%
- Total Fat 7.6 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 3.03 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 91.24 mg High 30%
- Sodium 583.68 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 1.54 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 2.56 g --
- Added Sugars 2.49 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 2.43 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.22 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 28.55 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 6.65 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.95 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Michigan Style Roast Turkey at Home is made with 7 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 5 hrs 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Chicken Bouillon, Dried Onion, and Dried Parsley. Each serving provides about 180.74 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Michigan-Style Roast Turkey at Home made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Chicken Bouillon, Dried Onion, Dried Parsley, Seasoned Salt. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Michigan-Style Roast Turkey at Home?
- About 5 hrs 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 5 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 180.74 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Michigan-Style Roast Turkey at Home easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Michigan-Style Roast Turkey at Home healthy?
- Michigan-Style Roast Turkey at Home has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 180.74 calories and 24.04 g of protein, or 48% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 583.68 mg (25% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.03 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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