Turkey and sage stuffing like Grandma used to make. Sage adds a special pungent flavor to this simple recipe. Adjust the ingredients and cooking time as appropriate for different sized turkeys.
Turkey and Stuffing
Turkey and sage stuffing like Grandma used to make. Sage adds a special pungent flavor to this simple recipe. Adjust the ingredients and cooking time as appropriate for different sized turkeys.
Ingredients
- 12 ounce package dry bread stuffing mix
- 5 cups water
- 1 large onion chopped
- 4 celery chopped
- 4 tablespoons dried sage
- 12 pounds whole turkey neck and giblets removed
Instructions
- Prepare stuffing according to package directions, and set aside in a large bowl.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring water to boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and stir in onion, celery, and sage. Boil 10 minutes, or until onion is soft. Stir into prepared stuffing.
- Rinse turkey, and pat dry. Loosely fill body and neck cavities with stuffing mixture.
- Place turkey in a large roasting pan and cook 3 to 3 1/2 hours in the preheated oven, or until the internal temperature of the thigh meat is 180 degrees F (80 degrees C) and stuffing is at least 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).
