SAGE-ROASTED TURKEY & CORNBREAD STUFFING

Sage-Roasted Turkey & Cornbread Stuffing image

This is the best turkey stuffing you will ever eat, and I never have to worry about leftovers. -Betty Fulks, Onia, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h30m

Yield 16 servings (8 cups stuffing).

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh sage
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
STUFFING:
2 tablespoons butter
2 large onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 cups cubed cornbread
3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh sage leaves
1 large egg
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, mix butter, sage and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place turkey on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from turkey breast; rub butter mixture under the skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together., Brush turkey with oil; sprinkle with salt and remaining pepper. Roast, uncovered, 3-3/4 to 4-1/4 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 170°. Baste occasionally with pan drippings. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.), For stuffing, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onions, salt and pepper; cook 15-20 minutes or until onions are golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add cornbread and sage; toss to combine. , In a small bowl, whisk egg, broth and cream; stir into stuffing mixture. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, covered, 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer or until lightly browned and a thermometer reads 165°., Remove turkey from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 20 minutes before carving. If desired, skim fat and thicken pan drippings for gravy. Serve with turkey and stuffing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 749 calories, Fat 38g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 281mg cholesterol, Sodium 704mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 68g protein.