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Turkey with Grandma's Stuffing

Everyone is ready to dig in when my mom sets this impressive Thanksgiving favorite on the dinner table. The moist turkey, seasoned bread stuffing and flavorful gravy remind her of holiday meals when she was growing up. -Jacinta Ransom, South Haven, Michigan

8 ServingsPrep: 70 min. Bake: 3-1/2 hours + standing

Ingredients

1 turkey (12 pounds)
4 celery ribs with leaves, chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
4 tablespoons butter, divided
10 slices day-old white bread, cubed
10 slices day-old whole wheat bread, cubed
1/2 cup egg substitute
3/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water

Directions

Place giblets in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-50 minutes or until tender.
Chop giblets; set broth and giblets aside.
In a large skillet, saute celery and onion in 2 tablespoons butter
until tender. In a large bowl, combine bread cubes, celery mixture,
giblets, egg substitute and seasonings. Stir in 1 cup giblet broth.
Just before roasting, loosely stuff turkey with 8 cups stuffing.
Place remaining stuffing in a greased 2-qt. baking dish; refrigerate
until ready to bake. Skewer turkey openings; tie drumsticks together

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Turkey with Grandma's Stuffing (continued)

Directions (continued)

with kitchen string. Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting
pan. Pour 1 cup giblet broth over turkey. Melt remaining butter;
brush over turkey.
Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until a meat
thermometer reads 180° for turkey and 165° for stuffing,
basting occasionally. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns to
quickly.)
Bake additional stuffing, covered, for 30-40 minutes. Uncover; bake
10 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Cover turkey and let
stand for 20 minutes before removing stuffing and carving turkey.
Pour pan drippings into a 2-cup measuring cup; skim fat. Add water or
remaining giblet broth to measure 2 cups. In a saucepan, combine
cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Gradually stir in broth
mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until
thickened. Serve with turkey. Yield: 8 servings (10 cups stuffing).

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 1,039 calories, 45 g fat (15 g saturated fat), 383 mg cholesterol, 866 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 116 g protein.

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