Turkey And Stuffing

Ingredients

• Servings: 18
• 1 (12 ounce) package dry bread stuffing mix
• 5 cups water
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 celery, chopped
• 4 tablespoons dried sage
• 12 pounds whole turkey, neck and giblets removed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 30 mins

Ready Time: 4 hrs


• prepare stuffing according to package directions, and set aside in a large bowl.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• bring water to boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and stir in the onion, celery and sage. boil 10 minutes, or until the onion is soft. stir into the prepared stuffing.
• rinse turkey, and pat dry. loosely fill the body and neck cavities with the stuffing mixture.
• place turkey in a large roasting pan and cook 3 to 3 1/2 hours in the preheated oven, or until the internal temperature of the thigh meat is 180 degrees f (80 degrees c) and the stuffing is at least 165 degrees f (75 degrees c).