Roast Turkey with Cornbread Stuffing

Bring the classic flavors of the holidays to your table with this succulent Roast Turkey with Cornbread Stuffing recipe. Perfectly seasoned with an aromatic herb butter made from fresh rosemary, thyme, garlic, and olive oil, this 10-pound turkey is roasted to golden perfection, enveloping your kitchen in mouthwatering aromas. The show-stopping cornbread stuffing combines sweet crumbled cornbread, sautéed celery and onion, and a hint of sage and parsley for a savory, moist interior that pairs beautifully with the juicy turkey. Ideal for Thanksgiving or any festive gathering, this recipe provides a foolproof guide to achieving tender meat, crispy skin, and a stuffing so good you'll want seconds. Serve it with your favorite holiday side dishes for a meal that’s sure to impress family and friends.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:285 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 10 lb Whole turkey
• 2 tbsp Salt
• 1 tbsp Black pepper
• 1 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 tbsp Fresh rosemary (chopped)
• 1 tbsp Fresh thyme (chopped)
• 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 4 cups Cornbread (crumbled)
• 1 cup Celery (diced)
• 1 cup Onion (diced)
• 1.5 cups Chicken broth
• 2 Eggs (lightly beaten)
• 1 tsp Dried sage
• 1 tsp Dried parsley

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

Step 2

Remove the giblets from the turkey and pat the turkey dry with paper towels.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix softened butter, olive oil, rosemary, thyme, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create an herb butter.

Step 4

Gently separate the turkey skin from the breast meat and rub half of the herb butter under the skin. Rub the remaining butter all over the outside of the turkey.

Step 5

In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Cook the celery and onion until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 6

In a large bowl, combine the crumbled cornbread, cooked celery and onion, chicken broth, beaten eggs, dried sage, and parsley. Mix until well combined.

Step 7

Stuff the turkey cavity with the cornbread stuffing. Do not overfill; any remaining stuffing can be baked separately in a greased baking dish.

Step 8

Tie the turkey legs together with kitchen twine and tuck the wings under the body.

Step 9

Place the turkey on a roasting rack in a large roasting pan. Roast in the preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reads 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the breast and stuffing.

Step 10

If the turkey skin begins to brown too quickly, loosely tent the turkey with aluminum foil.

Step 11

Remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for at least 30 minutes before carving.

Step 12

Serve the carved turkey and cornbread stuffing alongside your favorite holiday sides. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(6669.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	11549.7

Total Fat 485.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 193.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 4349.8mg	0%
Sodium 23851.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 513.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.4g	0%
Total Sugars 109.0g
Protein 1170.2g	0%

Vitamin D 196.7IU	0%
Calcium 1786.7mg	0%
Iron 75.9mg	0%
Potassium 13737.0mg	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: 39.4%

Protein: 42.1%

Carbs: 18.5%