Delicious and Flavorful Stuffed Turkey Legs Recipe

This Stuffed Turkey Legs recipe is perfect for special occasions or holiday gatherings. The tender and juicy turkey legs are filled with a savory stuffing, resulting in a flavorful and impressive dish. The combination of herbs, spices, and vegetables in the stuffing elevates the taste of the turkey to a whole new level. Serve it with cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes for a complete and delicious meal. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and a cooking time of 2 hours, you can easily make this recipe in your own kitchen and impress your guests.

Ingredients

• 4 turkey legs
• For the stuffing:
• - 1 tablespoon olive oil
• - 1 onion, diced
• - 2 celery stalks, diced
• - 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• - 2 cups bread crumbs
• - 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• - 1 teaspoon dried sage
• - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• - Salt and pepper to taste
• For the glaze:
• - 1/4 cup melted butter
• - 2 tablespoons honey
• - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• - Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and celery, and sauté until tender.
3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute.
4. In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, sautéed vegetables, chopped parsley, dried sage, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
5. Pat dry the turkey legs with paper towels and season them with salt and pepper.
6. Take one turkey leg at a time and carefully loosen the skin, making a pocket without detaching it.
7. Stuff each turkey leg with a generous amount of the prepared stuffing, pressing it gently to ensure it fills the leg evenly.
8. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, honey, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to create a glaze.
9. Brush the glaze all over the stuffed turkey legs, coating them evenly.
10. Place the stuffed turkey legs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
11. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 2 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) when measured with a meat thermometer.
12. Baste the turkey legs with the glaze every 30 minutes to keep them moist and flavorful.
13. Once cooked, remove the stuffed turkey legs from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
14. Serve the stuffed turkey legs with cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes for a complete and delicious meal.
15. Enjoy your mouthwatering Stuffed Turkey Legs!

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