BACON-WRAPPED TURKEY

Bacon-Wrapped Turkey image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h40m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds thick-sliced bacon strips (about 20-24 strips)

Steps:

Add 2 cups water to pan. Roast, uncovered, until bacon is lightly browned, 25-30 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 350°. Bake until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°, about 90 minutes longer. Cover loosely with foil if bacon browns too quickly., Remove from oven. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496 calories, Fat 27g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 208mg cholesterol, Sodium 536mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 60g protein.