Baked Turkey

Name: Baked Turkey
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 10 to 12 lb. turkey; 2 sticks margarine, melted; cornbread dressing; 1 qt. water; 1 whole onion; 1 whole apple

Prep: 30 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 10 Cuisine: American

Baked Turkey is a flavorful and moist main dish, perfect for holiday feasts or family dinners. The combination of melted margarine, savory stuffing, and aromatic fruits creates a rich, comforting flavor. Suitable for large gatherings or special occasions, this method ensures a tender, well-basted turkey.

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Ingredients

10 to 12 lb. turkey ⓘ
2 sticks margarine, melted ⓘ
cornbread dressing ⓘ
1 qt. water ⓘ
1 whole onion ⓘ
1 whole apple ⓘ

Instructions

Preheat oven to 475°F.
Baste the turkey with melted margarine.
Stuff the turkey if desired.
Put water, onion, and apple in the roaster.
Place the turkey, breast side down, in the water to keep it moist.
Cover the roaster.
Bake at 475°F for one hour.
Turn off the oven.
Do not open the oven door at all during the night.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

363 kcal 18% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8g 16% DV

Total Fat 27.8g 36% DV

Carbs 21.1g 8% DV

Fiber 0.9g 3% DV

Sugar 8.1g 16% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 526.8mg 23% DV

Potassium 142.8mg 3% DV

Cholesterol 23mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1.3mcg

Vitamin C 10.6mg 12% DV

Calcium 27.3mg 2% DV

Iron 1mg 6% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).