As delicious as this is right out of the oven, the bird and stuffing both taste great as leftovers, too. I am careful, though, not to overcook the turkey.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 5h15m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place bread cubes in a single layer in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Place in a large bowl; set aside. , In a large skillet, cook ham in butter for 5-10 minutes or until edges are crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and place over bread cubes. , In the same skillet, saute the onion, celery, sage, thyme and pepper until vegetables are tender; toss with bread and ham. Stir in enough broth to moisten. , Just before baking, stuff the turkey. Skewer openings; tie drumsticks together. Place on a rack in a roasting pan. Bake at 325° for 4-1/2 to 5 hours or until the thermometer reads 185°. , When the turkey begins to brown, cover lightly with a tent of aluminum foil and baste if needed. Cover turkey and let stand for 20 minutes before removing stuffing and carving turkey.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 691 calories, Fat 34g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 275mg cholesterol, Sodium 666mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 78g protein.
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Sanyu Mayimuna
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was delicious.
Cyenna Johnson
[email protected]This is the best turkey recipe I've found. I highly recommend it.
Locreasious Mkhonto
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Cat Roberson
[email protected]I love the addition of country ham to the stuffing. It gives it a really nice flavor.
Madiha Mosharof
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the turkey always comes out moist and delicious.
Tamira Houston
[email protected]This is my go-to turkey recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
John Wright
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey came out perfectly. The stuffing was also very good.
John Gammon
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was delicious and the stuffing was amazing.
Fulmaya ghalan
[email protected]I love this recipe! The turkey is always juicy and tender, and the stuffing is so flavorful.
Sumit Gupta
[email protected]This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
MRIR KHAN
[email protected]I've never made turkey before, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the turkey came out perfectly cooked.
Sarata Osuman
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The turkey and stuffing were both cooked to perfection, and the flavors were amazing.
Ahmad Khalifeh
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The turkey was incredibly juicy and flavorful, and the stuffing was the perfect complement.
Merle Joseph
[email protected]I've made this recipe twice now, and it's become a family favorite. The turkey always comes out perfectly cooked, and the stuffing is so moist and flavorful.
vip rakib
[email protected]This dish was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was delicious. I especially liked the addition of country ham, which gave the stuffing a nice smoky flavor.