Easy Beginner's Turkey with Stuffing

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Easy Beginner's Turkey with Stuffing
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
145 mins
Total Time:
165mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on April 30, 2023

Ingredients

  • 1 (4-5 pound) turkey
  • 1 (14-ounce) package of pre-made stuffing
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Place turkey in a large roasting pan. Place stuffing in the cavity of the turkey.
  3. Brush the turkey with melted butter, and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Pour chicken broth over the turkey and stuffing.
  5. Cover the roasting pan with aluminum foil.
  6. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil for the last 15 minutes of cooking.
  7. Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Interesting Facts

  • Turkeys are native to the Americas, and have been consumed in the US since the 1600s.
  • The US consumes an estimated 46 million turkeys each Thanksgiving.
  • The heaviest turkey on record weighed in at 86 pounds.