How To Make Roast Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 whole turkey (8-10 lbs)
- 2 cups chestnuts, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried sage
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
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In a large bowl, combine the chestnuts, breadcrumbs, diced onion, diced celery, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried sage, salt, and pepper.
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Stuff the turkey cavity with the chestnut mixture, packing it tightly.
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Place the stuffed turkey on a rack in a roasting pan.
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Brush the melted butter over the turkey, making sure to cover the entire surface.
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Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the roasting pan.
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Cover the turkey with aluminum foil and roast in the preheated oven for 2 hours.
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Remove the foil and continue roasting for an additional hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
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Allow the turkey to rest for at least 15 minutes before carving.
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Serve the roast turkey with the delicious chestnut stuffing.
Nutrition
- Calories : 580kcal
- Total Fat : 27g
- Saturated Fat : 11g
- Cholesterol : 256mg
- Sodium : 438mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 19g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 65g
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