Ultimate Champagne-Roasted Turkey
Ultimate Champagne-Roasted Turkey features a tender, juicy bird perfumed with apples and enriched with buttery, herb-kissed skin. The Champagne gently steams the turkey as it roasts, yielding subtle fruitiness and a crisp, golden finish. It’s a stunning centerpiece for holiday dinners or any special gathering where you want classic flavor with a touch of elegance.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook3 hrs 30 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Rinse the turkey and pat it dry.
- 3
Carefully loosen the skin over the turkey breast, and slide pieces of butter between the skin and the breast.
- 4
Place the apples inside the turkey's cavity.
- 5
Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- 6
Set the turkey in a roasting bag, and pour Champagne over both the inside and outside of the bird.
- 7
Seal the bag, and set the turkey in a roasting pan.
- 8
Bake the turkey for 3 to 3 1/2 hours in the preheated oven, or until the internal temperature reaches 180 degrees F (85 degrees C) in the thickest part of the thigh.
- 9
Remove the turkey from the bag, and let it rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.
- Calories 180.96 kcal Moderate
- Protein 23.86 g Good Source
- Carbs 3.95 g Moderate
- Total Fat 7.98 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.36 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 93.9 mg High
- Sodium 213.56 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.68 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.38 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.02 g Low Source
- Calcium 0.13 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.0 mg Low Source
- Potassium 0.39 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 57.73 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 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.
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