Turkey Apple Stuffing

Turkey Apple Stuffing
Turkey Apple Stuffing might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 12. One portion of this dish contains about 104g of protein, 43g of fat, and a total of 1167 calories. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Thanksgiving. A mixture of apples, thyme, celery, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 4 hours and 5 minutes. Users who liked this recipe also liked Turkey Apple Stuffing, Turkey Apple Pecan Stuffing, and Turkey Apple Pecan Stuffing.

Instructions

1
In a Dutch oven, saute celery and onion in butter until tender.
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Remove from the heat; stir in the bread cubes, apples, raisins, salt, thyme, sage and pepper.
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3
Just before baking, loosely stuff turkey with 4 cups stuffing.
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Place remaining stuffing in a greased 2-qt. baking dish; refrigerate until ready to bake. Skewer turkey openings; tie drumsticks together.
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5
Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan.
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Brush with melted butter.
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Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 3-3/4 to 4 hours or until a thermometer reads 180° for the turkey and 165° for the stuffing, basting occasionally with pan drippings. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.)
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Bake additional stuffing, covered, for 20-30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until browned. Cover turkey and let stand for 20 minutes before removing stuffing and carving turkey. If desired, thicken pan drippings for gravy.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In4 hrs, 5 m.
Servings12
Health Score49
Dish TypesSide Dish
OccasionsThanksgiving
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