TURKEY WITH RYE DRESSING

Turkey With Rye Dressing image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h50m

Yield 10-12 servings (11 cups stuffing).

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound day-old light rye bread, cubed
1/2 pound day-old dark rye bread, cubed
1-1/2 cups chopped onion
2 large tart apples, peeled and chopped
1 cup chopped celery
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup chopped salted mixed nuts
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage
3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 to 3-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 turkey (12 to 14 pounds)
2 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

Toss bread cubes in a large bowl. In a skillet, saute the onion, apples, celery and garlic in butter until apples and vegetables are tender; add to bread. Add the nuts, seasonings and enough broth to moisten. , Just before baking, stuff the turkey. Skewer openings; tie drumsticks together. Place on a rack in a roasting pan. Brush with some of the oil. Cover lightly with a tent of foil. , Bake at 325° for 4-1/2 to 5 hours or until a thermometer reads 185°, brushing with oil occasionally. Remove all stuffing.

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