Best 13 Cornbread Stuffing For Roast Turkey Recipes

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Thanksgiving and Christmas are two of the most popular holidays for cooking and serving a mouthwatering, juicy roast turkey, and it's not complete without a batch of flavorful cornbread stuffing. Whether you're looking for a classic Southern cornbread stuffing recipe or a more modern take on this classic dish, this article has you covered. With a variety of recipes to choose from, ranging from the traditional to the unique, you are sure to find the perfect cornbread stuffing to complement your roast turkey.

Let's cook with our recipes!

TURKEY WITH CORNBREAD STUFFING



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Absolutely delicious. The fresh corn bread adds so much flavor! Use bacon or ground pork. You can add whatever you like, but this is the way i always make mine. I often add or change things. Enjoy.

Provided by ltjohnson

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Whole Turkey Recipes

Time 5h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 19

¾ cup cornmeal
1 ¼ cups water
1 cup whole wheat flour
⅓ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ pound bacon, or more to taste
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 celery stalk, chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
4 teaspoons poultry seasoning
4 teaspoons dried rubbed sage
4 teaspoons dried oregano
1 (1 pound) loaf rye bread, cubed
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 whole turkey, neck and giblets removed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a pie pan.
  • In a bowl, mix cornmeal and water and allow to stand for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk the whole wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Whisk the egg and vegetable oil into the wet cornmeal; stir the wet ingredients into the flour mixture until just combined and pour into the prepared pie pan.
  • Bake the cornbread in the preheated oven until lightly browned and a knife inserted into the center of the cornbread comes out clean, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
  • Reduce oven heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crisp, about 6 minutes per side; drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble the bacon when cool. Stir the onion, garlic, celery, red bell pepper, poultry seasoning, sage, and oregano into the bacon drippings left in the skillet; cook and stir until the onion is translucent, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove cooled cornbread from the pie pan and cut into small cubes; place into a large bowl and mix in the rye bread cubes. Stir the bacon and cooked vegetables into the stuffing until well combined; drizzle the chicken broth into the dressing, stirring to evenly moisten the bread cubes.
  • Rinse the turkey inside and out and pat dry with paper towels. Place turkey into a large roasting pan with a lid. Fill the body and neck cavities loosely with stuffing, folding the neck skin over the stuffing and securing in place with toothpicks. Place any leftover stuffing onto a large square of aluminum foil and fold and seal the edges to enclose the stuffing. Refrigerate stuffing packet until about 45 minutes before serving time.
  • Place the turkey in the oven, and roast until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 180 degrees F (80 degrees C), 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Remove lid after about 2 1/2 hours to brown skin. Baste occasionally with pan drippings. About 45 minutes before serving, bake the extra stuffing if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1323.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.3 g, Cholesterol 466.3 mg, Fat 60.1 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 158.7 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 808.7 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

ROAST TURKEY WITH CORNBREAD STUFFING



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Reserve the turkey's giblets and neck, if desired, for making Turkey Stock.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus 4 tablespoons, softened
2 cups dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
1 fresh whole turkey (about 26 pounds), rinsed and patted dry, giblets and neck removed
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Cornbread Stuffing
Fresh sage or other herbs, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees, with only one rack in the lowest position. Stir together melted butter and wine in a bowl. Fold a very large piece of cheesecloth into quarters so that it is large enough to cover breast and halfway down sides of turkey. Immerse cloth in butter mixture.
  • Place turkey, breast side up, on a rack in a roasting pan. Fold wing tips under. Season inside turkey with salt and pepper. Loosely fill body and neck cavities with stuffing. Tie legs together with kitchen twine. Fold neck flap under; secure with toothpicks. Rub turkey all over with the 4 tablespoons softened butter; season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove cheesecloth from butter mixture, squeezing gently into bowl; reserve butter mixture for brushing. Lay cheesecloth over turkey. Place turkey, legs first, into oven. Roast 30 minutes. Brush cheesecloth and exposed turkey with butter mixture. Reduce temperature to 350 degrees. Roast, brushing with butter mixture every 30 minutes and rotating once, 2 1/2 hours; tent with foil if browning too quickly. Pour 1/2 cup water into pan if juices are very dark brown.
  • Discard cheesecloth; rotate pan. Baste turkey with pan juices. Roast, rotating pan halfway through, until skin is golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh (and the stuffing) registers 165 degrees, 1 1/2 to 2 hours more, basting turkey every 30 minutes. Transfer to a platter. Let turkey stand at room temperature 30 minutes, tented with foil, before carving. Garnish with herbs if desired.

ROAST TURKEY WITH CORNBREAD STUFFING



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Make and share this Roast Turkey With Cornbread Stuffing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Breads

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup butter
6 cups cubed day old cornbread
2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon sage
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup chicken broth
1 turkey (10-12 pounds)
melted butter

Steps:

  • In skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until tender.
  • Place in a lg bowl with corn bread, fresh bread crumbs, sage and poultry seasoning.
  • Mix eggs and chicken broth; add to dry mixture, stir gently to mix.
  • Stuff the cavity and neck of turkey.
  • Fasten openings.
  • Tie legs together.
  • Place on rack in roasting pan.
  • Brush with melted butter.
  • Bake at 325* for 4 hours (cover with a foil tent), or until turkey tests done.
  • Let stand for 20 minutes before cutting.

TURKEY WITH CORNBREAD STUFFING AND GRAVY



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12-pound) turkey, thawed
1 box cornbread mix, prepared according to package directions
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
1 can chicken with rice soup
1 stick softened butter
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse the turkey in clean water and pat dry with paper towels. Remove the gizzards and neck.
  • Place gizzards and neck into a pan of water and bring to a simmer to create broth for gravy. Simmer for 30 to 45 minutes. Remove from the heat, strain, and reserve.
  • Meanwhile, make cornbread from mix, according to package directions. Crumble cornbread into small pieces and lay onto a cookie sheet to air dry.
  • In a bowl, combine celery and green onions with air-dried cornbread. Add poultry seasoning and soup, but no water. Mix together thoroughly and place inside turkey cavities.
  • Generously cover bird completely with softened butter, tent with aluminum foil and bake according to package instructions for bird's weight. One hour before bird is finished cooking, remove foil and baste. This will allow skin to become crispy and brown without burning.
  • The turkey is done when the internal temperature registers 170 degrees F deep in the thigh, and juices run clear when flesh is pierced. The temperature of the stuffing should be 160 degrees F in the center.
  • Remove bird from oven, place on serving platter, and tent with foil. Let turkey rest for about 15 minutes so the temperature of the stuffing will reach 165 in the center and the temperature in the thigh will rise to 180 degrees F.
  • Start gravy. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil, add the flour and brown deeply, stirring constantly over medium-low heat. Add turkey drippings and whisk until thickened. Add gizzard broth and simmer. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Remove stuffing from bird and place in serving bowl. Carve turkey and plate with stuffing and gravy.

FIG-GLAZED ROAST TURKEY WITH CORNBREAD STUFFING



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Time 3h30m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups dried figs, roughly chopped
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 large onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary, plus sprigs for garnish
1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed, crumbled
10 large cornbread muffins or 1 loaf cornbread, torn into pieces (about 5 cups)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 large eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 to 1 cup chicken or turkey stock (homemade or store-bought)
1 10-to-12-pound fresh turkey, neck and giblets removed
1 10-to-12-pound fresh turkey, neck and giblets removed
2 sticks unsalted butter (1 softened)
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Combine the figs, honey and lemon juice in a large bowl; add 3 cups warm water. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside until the figs are tender and soft, 20 to 25 minutes. Pour off the liquid into a separate bowl; set aside.
  • Make the stuffing: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and rosemary and gently saute until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the sausage and saute until browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Scrape the sausage mixture into the bowl with the figs. Add the cornbread pieces and season well with salt and pepper. Give it a good toss until it's well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, heavy cream and 1/2 cup stock; pour over the cornbread-sausage mixture and stir to combine, adding up to 1/2 cup more stock if the mixture is dry. Set aside while you work on the turkey.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Rinse the turkey thoroughly inside and out with cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Using your fingers, gently lift the skin from the turkey breast and massage the 1 stick softened butter onto the breast meat. Sprinkle the cavity and skin liberally with salt and pepper. Stuff the bird with the cornbread stuffing. Cross the legs over each other and tie with kitchen twine. Put the turkey on a rack in a large roasting pan and place it in the oven. Roast 2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, make the glaze: Bring the reserved fig liquid to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook until reduced by half, 10 to 12 minutes. Add the balsamic vinegar and cook until syrupy, about 8 more minutes. Cut up the remaining stick of butter and whisk it into the glaze.
  • After the turkey has roasted 2 hours, baste it with the fig glaze and continue roasting until a thermometer inserted into the meaty part of the thigh registers 170 degrees F, 30 minutes to 1 hour more. (If the legs or breast brown too quickly during roasting, cover them with foil.) Transfer the turkey to a platter or cutting board, loosely cover with foil and let rest up to 30 minutes before carving. Garnish with rosemary sprigs.

CORNBREAD STUFFING FOR ROAST TURKEY



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Follow the recipe for Roast Turkey to cook the stuffing in the turkey cavity, or bake it separately as directed below. If you prefer to avoid peeling the chestnuts yourself, buy ones that have been cooked and peeled and are sold in jars or cans. You will need 1 1/4 cups.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups chestnuts
Cornbread
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more, softened, for baking dish
2 large onions, finely chopped
1 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
4 Gala apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh sage
1 to 1 1/2 cups Turkey Stock or low-sodium store-bought chicken or vegetable broth

Steps:

  • Cut a slit in each chestnut with scissors or a paring knife. Cook chestnuts in a pot of boiling water for 20 minutes, then drain in a colander. When cool enough to handle, peel off and discard shells and inner brown skins. Quarter each.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Crumble cornbread into a large bowl. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chestnuts, stirring occasionally, until they begin to brown, about 8 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer chestnuts to bowl, reserving butter in pan.
  • Add onions, celery, and shallots to pan; season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add apples and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are soft, about 5 minutes more. Transfer to bowl with cornbread mixture. Add parsley, sage, and enough stock to moisten mixture. Toss to combine and season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer stuffing to a buttered 3-quart shallow baking dish. (Stuffing can be prepared to this point up to 1 day ahead; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Return to room temperature and uncover before baking.) Bake until heated through and top is lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Serve hot.

TURKEY AND CORNBREAD STUFFING WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



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Try something new this year. Slivered almonds and sun-dried tomatoes add a delicious twist to this stuffing recipe that's the perfect pair for a moist roasted turkey.

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup butter
2 stalks celery, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 3/4 cups Swanson® Chicken Broth (Regular, Natural Goodness® or Certified Organic)
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds (optional)
5 cups Pepperidge Farm® Cornbread Stuffing
1 turkey (12 to 14 pounds)
Vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a 4-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the celery and onion and cook until they're tender, stirring occasionally. Stir the broth, poultry seasoning and tomatoes in the saucepan and heat to a boil. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the almonds, if desired. Add the stuffing and mix lightly.
  • Remove the package of giblets and neck from the turkey cavity. Rinse the turkey with cold water and pat dry. Spoon the stuffing mixture lightly into the neck and body cavities. Fold the loose skin over the stuffing mixture. Tie the ends of the drumsticks together.
  • Place the turkey, breast side up, on a rack in a large roasting pan. Brush the turkey with the oil. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the meat, not touching the bone.
  • Roast at 325°F. for 3 1/2 hours or until the thermometer reads 165°F., basting occasionally with the pan drippings. Begin checking for doneness after 3 hours of the roasting time. Let the turkey stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • • Helper: Bake any remaining stuffing in a covered casserole with the turkey for the last 30 minutes of the roasting time or until the stuffing mixture is hot. Use an instant-read thermometer to check that the center of the stuffing mixture both in the turkey and in the casserole reaches 165°F.
  • With Swanson Chicken Broth:
  • Serving size 1 serving;
  • Calories 584;
  • Total Fat 26g;
  • Saturated Fat 9g;
  • Cholesterol 186mg;
  • Sodium 617mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 21g;
  • Dietary Fiber 2g;
  • Protein 63g

ROAST TURKEY BREAST WITH CORNBREAD & WALNUT STUFFING



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To make this takes all together about 2 hours, including cooking time, so you don't have to get up at the crack of dawn come some holiday morning. A lovely Sunday or company dinner too. From American Bistro Fare with Caprial! New England, French, Mid Atlantic, South

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Breads

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, diced
3 scallions, chopped (or shallots)
3 garlic cloves
3 stalks celery, diced
3/4 cup dry sherry
1 cup French bread, diced
1 1/2 cups cornbread, diced
1/2 cup wild rice, cooked
1/2-1 cup chicken stock
3 eggs
1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped and toasted
2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon fresh sage, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
salt
pepper
1 (4 -5 lb) boneless turkey breast, butterflied (cut almost in half, opened)
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • To prepare stuffing:.
  • Heat butter in a large saute pan over high heat until very hot.
  • Add onion, scallions(or shallots), garlic, and celery, and saute for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add sherry and cook until only about 2 tablespoons of liquid are left, about 3 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  • Meanwhile, place French bread, cornbread, and rice in a large bowl and toss to mix.
  • When onion mixture is room temperature, combine with the bread and rice mix.
  • Add enough chicken stock to moisten the bread well.
  • Add the eggs and mix well.
  • Add the walnuts, thyme, oregano, sage, celery salt, salt and pepper, and mix thoroughly.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • To stuff turkey:.
  • Lay out the turkey breast on a cuttin board.
  • Spread the stuffing evenly on the turkey to 1/2" from the edge.
  • Roll the breast up and tie securely with twine.
  • Heat olive oil in a large saute pan until smoking hot.
  • Put in a baking dish and roast in the oven about 35-45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 155°F.
  • Allow to cool 2-3 minutes before removing the twine and slicing.
  • Place on a pretty serving platter and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 876.8, Fat 36.5, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 308.2, Sodium 412.4, Carbohydrate 31.1, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 3.7, Protein 76

TRADITIONAL CORNBREAD STUFFING



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Toasted cornbread cubes are mixed with butter-sauteed veggies and seasoned lightly. You can use this to stuff a turkey as-is, or put into an oven-safe dish and bake until a golden brown crust is formed. Serve immediately.

Provided by Semichee

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Cornbread Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups cubed butternut squash
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 carrots, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 small leek, finely sliced
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh sage
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, or more as needed
1 (1 pound) package cornbread stuffing mix
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place butternut squash on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Roast squash in the preheated oven until tender, 25 to 30 minutes, turning once using a metal spatula. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large, deep saute pan over medium-high heat. Saute carrots, onion, celery, leek, and garlic in the hot oil until almost tender, about 5 minutes. Add roasted butternut squash, sage, butter, and thyme and continue to saute until vegetables are tender, 3 to 4 minutes more.
  • Stir chicken broth into the pan until well mixed with vegetables. Add cornbread stuffing and mix. Add additional chicken broth if necessary and mix until desired consistency is reached. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside and let cool, 10 to 15 minutes. Mix in apple.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.4 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Cholesterol 9.9 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 917 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

TURKEY WITH CORNBREAD DRESSING



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Nothing gets family hanging around the kitchen like the aroma of a turkey stuffed with savory dressing roasting in the oven. Drizzled with hot gravy, it tastes even better than it smells!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup butter
6 cups cubed day-old cornbread
2 cups fresh bread crumbs
1 tablespoon dried sage
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
1/2 cup egg substitute
1 cup chicken broth
1 turkey (10 to 12 pounds)
Melted butter

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Place in a large bowl with cornbread, crumbs, sage and poultry seasoning. Combine egg substitute and broth; add to cornbread mixture, stirring gently to mix., Just before baking, stuff the body cavity and inside the neck with dressing. Skewer or fasten openings. Tie the drumsticks together. Place on a rack in a roasting pan. Brush with melted butter. Bake at 325° for 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until a thermometer reads 180° for the turkey and 165° for the stuffing. When turkey begins to brown, cover lightly with a tent of aluminum foil. When turkey is done, allow to stand for 20 minutes. Remove all dressing to a serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 663 calories, Fat 25g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 202mg cholesterol, Sodium 845mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 72g protein.

HERB-SCENTED ROAST TURKEY WITH CORNBREAD STUFFING



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Rosemary, sage and garlic enhance an American Thanksgiving favorite. Served with herb-scented corn bread stuffing, the fragrant flavor is complete!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 5h50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter or margarine
3 medium celery stalks, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
3/4 cup chopped onion
9 cups 1/2-inch cubes cornbread or soft bread
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves, crumbled
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 whole turkey (12 lb), thawed if frozen
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary leaves, crumbled
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried sage leaves, crumbled
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook celery and onion in butter about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender; remove from heat. In large bowl, mix celery mixture and remaining stuffing ingredients until well blended.
  • Stuff turkey just before roasting, not ahead of time. Fill wishbone area lightly with stuffing. Fasten neck skin to back with skewer. Fold wings across back with tips touching. Fill body cavity lightly. (Do not pack--stuffing will expand while cooking.) Tuck drumsticks under band of skin at tail, or tie together with heavy string, then tie to tail.
  • In small bowl, mix rosemary, 1 tablespoon sage, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and the garlic; rub into turkey skin. Place turkey, breast side up, on rack in shallow roasting pan. Brush with 1/4 cup butter. Do not add water. Place meat thermometer in thickest part of inside thigh muscle so thermometer does not touch bone.
  • Roast uncovered 4 to 5 hours, brushing with pan juices every 30 minutes, until thermometer reads 165°F and drumsticks move easily when lifted or twisted. Thermometer placed in center of stuffing should read 165°F.
  • Place foil loosely over turkey when it begins to turns golden. When turkey is two-thirds done, cut band of skin, or remove string or skewer holding legs. When turkey is done, place on warm platter and cover with foil to keep warm. Let stand about 20 minutes for easiest carving. While turkey is standing, prepare Foolproof Gravy if desired.
  • To serve, garnish turkey with fresh herb sprigs, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 595, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 180 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 48 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 920 mg

ROAST TURKEY WITH CORN BREAD STUFFING AND GIBLET GRAVY



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Categories     Herb     turkey     Roast     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Brine     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 32

Turkey:
4 quarts water
1 cup coarse salt
1 18-pound turkey; neck and giblets reserved for Giblet Broth
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, cut into pieces, room temperature
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 1 tablespoon dried
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
Corn Bread Stuffing
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
6 tablespoons all purpose flour
Chopped turkey neck meat and giblets reserved from Giblet Broth
3 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped
3 tablespoons brandy
Giblet Broth:
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
Neck and giblets reserved from 18-pound turkey (discard liver, if desired)
1 1/2 cups chopped carrots
1cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
5 cups water
1 cup dry white wine
2 3-inch pieces leek (white and pale green parts only)
8 parsley sprigs
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
2 bay leaves
2 whole cloves
1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

Steps:

  • For turkey:
  • Combine 4 quarts water and 1 cup coarse salt in very large bowl. Let stand until salt dissolves, whisking occasionally, about 10 minutes. Place turkey in salted water, turning to coat. Let turkey stand at room temperature 2 hours, turning occasionally. Rinse turkey and pat dry with paper towels. Place turkey on rack set in large roasting pan. Tuck wings under turkey body.
  • Position oven rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 325°F. Whisk butter, orange juice, lemon juice, thyme, orange peel, lemon peel, 3/4 teaspoon salt and pepper in medium bowl until well blended. Rub 1/4 cup thyme butter inside turkey. Spoon stuffing loosely into main cavity and neck cavity. Generously rub remaining thyme butter over turkey. Tie legs together loosely to hold shape of turkey.
  • Roast turkey until golden, basting occasionally with pan drippings, about 2 hours. Cover entire turkey loosely with heavy-duty foil and roast until meat thermometer inserted into innermost part of thigh registers 180°F or until juices run clear when thickest part of thigh is pierced with skewer, basting occasionally with pan juices, about 11/2 hours longer. Transfer turkey to platter. Tent turkey with foil and let stand while preparing gravy.
  • For gravy:
  • Strain pan juices from roasting pan into large glass measuring cup. Spoon fat off top of pan juices. Pour juices and Giblet Broth into heavy medium saucepan. Boil broth mixture until reduced to 3 cups, about 10 minutes.
  • Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; cook until golden brown, stirring often, about 3 minutes. Whisk in reduced broth mixture. Simmer until gravy thickens, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add reserved chopped neck meat and giblets, eggs and brandy; simmer 5 minutes longer. Transfer to bowl. Serve gravy with turkey.
  • For Giblet Broth:
  • Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add neck and giblets; sauté until brown, about 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer neck and giblets to plate. Add carrots, onion and celery to pot. Sauté until vegetables brown, about 10 minutes. Add water, wine, neck and giblets to vegetables; bring to boil.
  • Add all remaining ingredients to pot. Reduce heat to medium-low; partially cover and simmer until giblets are very tender, about 11/2 hours. Using slotted spoon, transfer neck and giblets to plate. Cool. Carefully remove all meat from turkey neck. Chop neck meat and giblets; reserve for gravy. Strain broth into bowl, pressing on solids. (Broth and giblets can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately and chill.) Makes about 3 1/2 cups.

BARDED TURKEY WITH CORN BREAD STUFFING



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As a newlywed, I didn't know much about roasting a turkey. Then our pastor, an excellent cook, told me about barding - placing or tying bacon on the turkey to prevent drying during roasting. The fat bastes the turkey while it cooks, keeping it moist and adding flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h50m

Yield 16 servings (12 cups stuffing).

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 pound bulk pork sausage
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 package (14 ounces) crushed corn bread stuffing
2 medium apples, peeled and chopped
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 to 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2-1/2 to 3 cups chicken broth
1 turkey (16 pounds)
1 pound sliced bacon, divided

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a large bowl; add the stuffing, apples, raisins, butter, poultry seasoning and pepper flakes. Add broth; toss to combine., Just before baking, loosely stuff turkey. Skewer turkey openings; tie drumsticks together. Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Place several bacon strips over the turkey. , Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1 hour; replace bacon with new bacon strips (discard cooked bacon or save for another use). Bake 3-1/2 to 4 hours longer or until a thermometer reads 165° when inserted in center of stuffing and the thigh reaches at least 170°, replacing bacon each hour and basting occasionally with pan drippings. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.), Cover turkey and let stand for 20 minutes before removing stuffing and carving. Remove bacon strips before serving.

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Tips:

  • If you don't have any stale cornbread, you can make your own by cutting fresh cornbread into cubes and drying it out in a low oven for about 30 minutes.
  • For a more flavorful stuffing, use a variety of vegetables, such as celery, onion, carrots, and mushrooms.
  • If you like spicy food, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder to the stuffing.
  • Be careful not to overcook the stuffing, or it will become dry and crumbly.
  • Serve the stuffing immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Cornbread stuffing is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for Thanksgiving or any other special occasion. With its slightly sweet and savory flavor, it is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a delicious and festive side dish, give cornbread stuffing a try.

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