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Turkey with Country Ham Stuffing

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.

10-12 ServingsPrep: 45 min. Bake: 4-1/2 hours

Ingredients

3 cups cubed day-old white bread, crust removed
3 cups cubed day-old whole wheat bread, crust removed
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1/2 cup butter, cubed
3 cups chopped onion
2 cups chopped celery
1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage
1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 to 1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 turkey (12 to 14 pounds)

Directions

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.

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Turkey with Country Ham Stuffing (continued)

Directions (continued)

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. Yield: 10-12
servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (8 ounces) equals 691 calories, 34 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 275 mg cholesterol, 666 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 78 g protein.

Wine: Medium-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied white wine such as Riesling or Gewürtztraminer