ROAST TURKEY WITH SAUSAGE-CABBAGE STUFFING

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This turkey and trimmings recipe is a staple in my family. No one guesses that there's cabbage in the stuffing! - Alma Winberry, Great Falls, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h30m

Yield 16 servings (about 8 cups stuffing).

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 tablespoons minced fresh thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 turkey (12 to 14 pounds)
STUFFING:
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
3 cups chopped cabbage
1 large carrot, shredded
1 celery rib, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
3/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups seasoned stuffing cubes
1 egg, lightly beaten
2/3 to 3/4 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the butter, thyme, salt and pepper. Place turkey on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from the turkey breast; rub half of the butter mixture under the skin. Rub remaining butter mixture over turkey. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together. , Bake at 325° for 3 to 3-3/4 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°. Baste occasionally with pan drippings., For stuffing, in a Dutch oven, cook sausage over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon., Add the cabbage, carrot, celery and onion to reserved drippings; cook and stir over medium heat until tender. Stir in cream, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper., Add the stuffing cubes, egg and sausage; toss to combine. Stir in enough broth to reach desired moistness; transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, covered, for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 10-15 minutes longer or until lightly browned., Remove turkey from oven; cover loosely with foil and let stand for 20 minutes before carving. Serve with stuffing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550 calories, Fat 29g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 222mg cholesterol, Sodium 674mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 59g protein.

Blake Dick
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I would not recommend this recipe. The turkey was tough and the stuffing was bland.


Ms Pumpkin
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This turkey was a little dry, but the stuffing was very good.


Saim rehman
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I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out perfectly. The stuffing was also very good.


Raheem Onibudo
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Muwada Sultan25
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the stuffing is to die for.


Namara Joan
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This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to follow and the turkey turns out perfect every time.


khum kumari bhat
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I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and impressive turkey dish.


Desiree Katz
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This turkey is perfect for a crowd. It's big enough to feed a lot of people, but it's not too big that it's overwhelming.


Sharoon Anthony
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I made this recipe for a special occasion and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Gift Nkosi
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This recipe is a little time-consuming, but it's worth it. The turkey is so flavorful and moist.


Leago Chidi
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best turkey recipe I've ever tried.


Vhha Hajs
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This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Jean Oniel
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I would not recommend this recipe. The turkey was tough and the stuffing was bland.


Maandeeq Shiino
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This turkey was a little dry, but the stuffing was very good.


Lunga Mduduzi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out perfectly. The stuffing was also very good.


Soikot Ahamed
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Red_9 FF
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a winner. The stuffing is so good that I could eat it by itself.


oladehinde funmilayo
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This was the best turkey I've ever had! The stuffing was amazing and the turkey was so moist and flavorful.


Temple Ishorshengabor
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I made this recipe for Christmas dinner and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the stuffing and the turkey was cooked to perfection.


Frakow
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This turkey was absolutely delicious! The stuffing was so flavorful and moist, and the turkey was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving.


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