Megaturkey Recipe
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Megaturkey

By: SHEIRA 
"Yummy, moist, tasty turkey! I combined two of my favorite turkey recipes to make this one superb apple flavored roast turkey with stuffing."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (10)

What to Drink?

Wine Chardonnay
Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
4 Hrs
Ready In:
4 Hrs 25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (12 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 1/2 cups toasted bread cubes
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 apples, cored and halved
  • 2 cups apple juice

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Gently loosen the turkey skin on the breast by sliding your hand between the skin and bird. Insert pieces of butter between the skin and breast.
  3. In a medium bowl, toss together the celery, bread cubes, and onion. Season with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stuff this mixture into the cavity of the turkey, and place the apple halves inside with it. Place the turkey into a roasting bag, and pour the apple juice over the inside and outside of the turkey. Close the bag, and place turkey into a large roasting pan breast side up.
  4. Bake for 3 to 3 1/2 hours in the preheated oven, or until the internal temperature is 180 degrees F (85 degrees C) when measured in the meatiest part of the thigh. Open the bag, and remove turkey to a serving platter. Let stand for 20 minutes before carving.

Footnotes

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 787 | Total Fat: 39.3g | Cholesterol: 285mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2005 by shirley zumbrun   view full review
added a bonus taste
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2007 by robwhitehead   view full review
Second year making this turkey recipe. If you like a moist turkey than this is the recipe for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2006 by AMANDALYNNE   view full review
Excellent, very tender and full of juice.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2008 by vulliet   view full review
I used this recipe to make my first turkey. It was fabulous! Very moist! Now I'm afraid to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2006 by alotta   view full review
i would definitely do this again. i have never cooked a turkey before but i read up on it to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2009 by pomplemousse   view full review
megaturkey indeed! This was quite the turkey! the stuffing was a bit wet for the bf, and he...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2008 by Ellie   view full review
The stuffing was perfect. I diced one apple and left the second halved to cover the turkey...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2009 by steph04   view full review
This recipe already uses my basic stuffing recipe that I love, so I decided to try it and we...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2009 by Nina   view full review
The turkey turned out moist and juicy, and looked great. But, it was slightly lacking in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2009 by Tim Dotson   view full review
Wow, no carving necessary. You will be able to pull the bones out with ease. I will never...

 

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