MUSHROOM-ONION STUFFED TURKEY

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I created this superb Mushroom and Onion Stuffing for turkey and it became a family favorite almost overnight. The blend of fresh mushrooms, onions, wine, and half-and-half provide a unique addition to the traditional bread stuffing.-James Hayes, Ridgecrest, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h30m

Yield 14 servings (9 cups stuffing).

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 loaf (14 ounces) ciabatta bread, cubed
1-1/2 pounds sliced baby portobello mushrooms
4 small onions, finely chopped
2 celery ribs with leaves, finely chopped
6 tablespoons butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup egg substitute
1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)
Melted butter

Steps:

Place bread on a baking sheet; bake at 250° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly toasted., In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, onions and celery in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add wine; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until liquid is evaporated. Stir in the broth, parsley, thyme, salt and pepper; heat through., In a large bowl, combine toasted bread and mushroom mixture. In a small bowl, whisk the cream and egg substitute; pour over bread mixture and toss to coat., Just before baking, loosely stuff turkey with 4 cups stuffing. Place remaining stuffing in a greased 8-in. baking dish; refrigerate until ready to bake. Skewer turkey openings; tie drumsticks together. Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Brush with melted butter., Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until a thermometer reads 180° for the turkey and 165° for the stuffing, basting occasionally with pan drippings. Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly., Bake additional stuffing, covered, for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 20 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Cover turkey and let stand for 20 minutes before removing stuffing and carving turkey. If desired, thicken pan drippings for gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 758 calories, Fat 37g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 281mg cholesterol, Sodium 510mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 78g protein.