Mom's Holiday Turkey and Dressing

Celebrate the season with Mom's Holiday Turkey and Dressing, a timeless recipe that brings the heartwarming flavors of the holidays to your table. This succulent 12-pound turkey is roasted to golden perfection, infused with the earthy aromas of fresh rosemary and thyme, and basted in buttery pan drippings for unparalleled juiciness. The star accompaniment is a savory dressing made from cubed white bread, sautéed onions and celery, and a medley of sage, parsley, and rich turkey stock, baked to crisp-topped, golden-brown perfection. With simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions, this recipe ensures a stress-free yet spectacular centerpiece for your holiday dinner. Perfect for gatherings and sure to spark nostalgia, this dish guarantees that your holiday feast will be nothing short of unforgettable.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:225 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 12 pounds Whole turkey
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Salt
• 1 tablespoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 2 sprigs Fresh rosemary
• 2 sprigs Fresh thyme
• 8 cups White bread (cubed)
• 3 cups Chicken or turkey stock
• 1 cup Celery (diced)
• 1 cup Onion (diced)
• 1 teaspoon Sage
• 2 tablespoons Parsley (chopped)
• 2 large Eggs (beaten)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

Step 2

Ensure the turkey is completely thawed if using a frozen bird. Remove the giblets and neck from the cavity and pat the turkey dry with paper towels.

Step 3

Rub the turkey with 1/2 cup of melted butter, covering the skin entirely. Season the turkey generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Step 4

Place the fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs inside the turkey cavity, then set the turkey on a roasting pan with a rack.

Step 5

Roast the turkey in the preheated oven. Plan for approximately 15 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh reaches 165°F (74°C). Baste every 30 minutes with pan drippings.

Step 6

While the turkey is roasting, prepare the dressing. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the diced celery and onion until soft, about 5–7 minutes.

Step 7

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed bread, sautéed celery and onion, 1 teaspoon of sage, chopped parsley, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and beaten eggs.

Step 8

Gradually pour in the chicken or turkey stock until the consistency is moist but not overly wet.

Step 9

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and transfer the dressing mixture into it. Cover with aluminum foil.

Step 10

Bake the dressing alongside the turkey for the last 40 minutes of roasting, removing the foil for the final 10–15 minutes for a crisp top.

Step 11

Once the turkey is done, tent it loosely with foil and let it rest for 20–30 minutes before carving.

Step 12

Serve the turkey slices alongside the dressing and enjoy the holiday feast!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(7811.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	11302.6

Total Fat 359.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 124.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 4428.2mg	0%
Sodium 25171.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 515.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.5g	0%
Total Sugars 61.4g
Protein 1392.7g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 1869.1mg	0%
Iron 91.7mg	0%
Potassium 15321.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.7%

Protein: 51.3%

Carbs: 19.0%