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Stuffed Roasted Herb Turkey and Gravy

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Stuffed Roasted Herb Turkey and Gravy
  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 4 hr 20 min
  • Ingredients 10
  • Servings 8
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Celebrate the holidays with a turkey recipe that's foolproof, moist and simply delicious!
By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Jun 13, 2008

Ingredients

Turkey

  • 1 (8 to 12-lb.) whole turkey, thawed if frozen
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Stuffing of choice
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Gravy

  • Turkey pan drippings
  • 1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz. carton)
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • Water
Make With
Make With
Progresso Broth

Steps

  • 1
    Turkey Directions: Heat oven to 325°F. Remove and discard neck and giblets from turkey. Rinse turkey inside and out with cold water; pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle cavity of turkey with salt.
  • 2
    Spoon stuffing loosely into neck and body cavities of turkey. Place any remaining stuffing in lightly buttered casserole; cover and refrigerate to bake as side dish. Turn wings back and tuck tips over shoulder joints. Refasten drumsticks with metal piece or tuck under skin at tail. Fasten neck skin to back with skewers.
  • 3
    Place turkey, breast side up, in roasting pan. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so bulb reaches center of thickest part of thigh, but does not rest on bone. Do not add water or cover.
  • 4
    In small bowl, combine butter, sage and thyme; mix well. Brush half of mixture over turkey. Cover turkey loosely with tent of foil.
  • 5
    Bake at 325°F. until internal temperature reaches 180 to 185°F. and leg joint moves easily, using "Timetable for Roasting Turkey" below. To brown turkey, remove foil for last hour of baking; brush turkey with remaining butter mixture.
  • 6
    Remove turkey from roasting pan. Let stand 15 to 20 minutes before carving. Remove skewers. Remove stuffing; place in serving bowl.
  • 7
    Gravy Directions: Pour drippings from roasting pan into strainer over bowl. Spoon off fat that rises to top, reserving 1/4 cup. Pour drippings into measuring cup. Add broth and enough water to make 3 1/2 cups liquid.
  • 8
    In large saucepan, combine reserved 1/4 cup fat and flour. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with wire whisk until mixture turns golden brown, about 2 minutes.
  • 9
    Gradually stir drippings mixture into flour mixture. Cook over low heat until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly.

Tips from the Pillsbury Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Roast the turkey the night before. Carve it and place slices in a roaster. Cover and refrigerate overnight, then heat about an hour before dinner.

Nutrition Information

590 Calories, 21g Total Fat, 75g Protein, 25g Total Carbohydrate, 2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
590
Calories from Fat
190
Total Fat
21g
32%
Saturated Fat
7g
35%
Cholesterol
190mg
63%
Sodium
880mg
37%
Total Carbohydrate
25g
8%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Sugars
2g
Protein
75g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
30%
30%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 10 Very Lean Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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