Carrie’s Famous Turkey

  Chicken & Turkey

If you’re looking for a simple yet impressive bird, this is it! Moist and flavorful, the golden-brown turkey is sure to thrill your guests.

Carrie’s Famous Turkey

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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 2-3/4 hours + standing
YIELD: 14 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 teaspoons minced fresh sage
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
  • 1 large onion, quartered
  • 1 medium apple, quartered
  • 6 fresh sage leaves
  • 4 fresh rosemary sprigs
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • 1. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from turkey breast; Combine the butter, garlic and minced sage and rosemary; rub under turkey skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks.
  • 2. Loosely stuff turkey with onion, apple, sage leaves and rosemary sprigs. Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Brush with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • 3. Bake at 325° for 2-3/4 to 3-1/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 180°, basting occasionally with pan drippings. Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes; remove and discard onion, apple and herbs before carving.

Nutrition Facts

8 ounce-weight: 622 calories, 35g fat (12g saturated fat), 262mg cholesterol, 304mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 72g protein.

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