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Turkey with Herbed Rice Dressing

Turkey with Herbed Rice Dressing
My husband is my most avid cooking fan (and my three daughters have all become wonderful cooks in their own right!). We have seven grandchildren.
8-10 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Bake: 4 hours

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
  • 1/2 pound ground beef
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  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup egg substitute
  • 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped celery leaves
  • 2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 2 teaspoons pepper, divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
  • 4 cups cooked white rice, cooled
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon each dried thyme, tarragon and marjoram
  • 1 turkey (10 to 12 pounds)
  • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons butter

Directions

  • In a large skillet, cook the pork, beef and onion over medium heat
  • until meat is no longer pink; drain. In a large bowl, combine egg
  • substitute, poultry seasoning, parsley, celery leaves, 1 teaspoon
  • salt, 1 teaspoon pepper and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Add meat
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Turkey with Herbed Rice Dressing (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • mixture and rice.
  • Just before baking, stuff turkey. Skewer openings; tie drumsticks
  • together. Place on a rack in roasting pan. Combine the garlic,
  • thyme, tarragon, marjoram and remaining salt, pepper and garlic
  • powder; rub over turkey. Add broth and butter to pan.
  • Bake at 325° for 4 to 4-1/2 hours or until a meat thermometer
  • reads 180° for the turkey and 165° for the stuffing, basting
  • frequently. When turkey begins to brown, cover lightly with a tent
  • of aluminum foil. Remove all dressing. Yield: 8-10 servings.
Editor's Note: Dressing may be baked in a greased 2-1/2-qt. covered baking dish at 325° for 70 minutes (uncover during the last 10 minutes). Dressing yields about 8 cups.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 749 calories, 35 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 278 mg cholesterol, 974 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 82 g protein.
Wine: Medium-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied white wine such as Riesling or Gewürtztraminer
© Taste of Home 2013