Description
A whole roasted turkey stuffed with savory bread stuffing and coated in a rich garlic-herb compound butter for a golden, juicy finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12–14 lb whole turkey, thawed
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 6 cups bread stuffing (prepared)
- 1 onion, quartered
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Remove giblets and pat the turkey completely dry with paper towels.
- Mix softened butter, minced garlic, sage, rosemary, thyme, 1 tablespoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of pepper in a bowl until smooth.
- Carefully separate the skin from the breast meat and spread half of the garlic butter underneath the skin.
- Rub the remaining garlic butter over the entire outside of the turkey skin.
- Season the interior cavity with salt and pepper, then fill it with the prepared stuffing, onion, carrots, and celery.
- Place the turkey on a V-rack in a roasting pan.
- Roast until a meat thermometer reads 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the breast and the center of the stuffing.
- Remove from oven and let the turkey rest for 30-45 minutes before carving.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American