Roast Turkey with Mushroom Stuffing
Here's a no-stress roast turkey recipe featuring savory mushroom stuffing. It's a great recipe for first-time turkey cooks or seasoned pros. Give it a try at your next gathering.
Ingredients
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3 1/2 cups Swanson® Chicken Stock
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3 tbsp. lemon juice
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1 tsp. dried basil leaves, crushed
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1 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed
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1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
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1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
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1 small onion, coarsely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
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1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (about 1 1/2 ounces)
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4 cups Pepperidge Farm® Herb Seasoned Stuffing
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1 turkey (12- to 14-pounds)
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Vegetable cooking spray
Directions
1.
Stir 1 3/4 cups stock, lemon juice, basil, thyme and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl.
2.
Heat the remaining stock, remaining black pepper, celery, onion and mushrooms in a 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the stuffing to the saucepan and mix lightly.
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Remove the package of giblets and neck from the turkey cavity. Rinse the turkey with cold water and pat dry with a paper towel. Spoon the stuffing lightly into the neck and body cavities.* Fold any loose skin over the stuffing. Tie the ends of the drumsticks together.
4.
Place the turkey, breast side up, on a rack in shallow roasting pan. Spray the turkey with the cooking spray. Brush with the stock mixture. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the meat, not touching the bone.
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Roast at 325 degrees F for 3 1/2 to 4 hours or until the thermometer reads 180 degrees F., the drumstick moves easily and the stuffing reaches 165 degrees F. Baste occasionally with the stock mixture. Begin checking for doneness after 3 hours of roasting time. Let the turkey stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
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*Bake any remaining stuffing in a covered casserole with the turkey for 30 minutes or until the stuffing is hot.
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