Turkey with Leek Nut Stuffing

Name: Turkey with Leek Nut Stuffing
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 20
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 315 milliliters canned ready-to-serve chicken broth; 340 grams packages plain croutons; 79 milliliters chopped fresh parsley; 118 milliliters chopped hazelnuts, toasted; 946 milliliters coarsely chopped leeks; 237 milliliters chopped onion; 1 Tbsp grated orange rind; 1 teaspoons freshly ground pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon dried whole thyme; 5 kilograms turkey; 177 milliliters unsalted butter, melted and divided

Turkey with Leek Nut Stuffing might be a good recipe to expand your hor d'oeuvre repertoire. One serving contains 392 calories, 38g of protein, and 19g of fat. This gluten free recipe serves 20. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Thanksgiving. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. A mixture of thyme, leeks, parsley, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy.

Instructions

Saute leeks, onion, and thyme in 1/2 cup butter in a large skillet until tender.

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Butter

Leek

Onion

Thyme

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Frying Pan

Transfer leek mixture to a bowl; add hazelnuts and next 6 ingredients. Cover and chill.

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Hazelnuts

Leek

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Bowl

Remove giblets and neck from turkey. Rinse turkey under cold water; pat dry. Pack about 7 cups leek mixture into cavity of turkey. Tuck legs under flap of skin around tail, or close cavity with skewers, and truss. Tie ends of legs to tail with cord. Lift wing tips up and over back; tuck under turkey.

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Whole Turkey

Water

Leek

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Skewers

Brush turkey with 2 tablespoons butter, and place, breast side up, on a rack in a roasting pan. Insert meat thermometer in meaty part of thigh. Cover with heavy-duty aluminum foil, and bake at 325 for 2 hours. Uncover and baste with remaining 2 tablespoons butter.

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Butter

Whole Turkey

Meat