Name: Roast Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 whole turkey (8-10 lbs); 2 cups chestnuts, peeled and chopped; 1 cup breadcrumbs; 1 onion, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp dried sage; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1 cup chicken broth

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How To Make Roast Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing

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Preparation: 30 minutes

Cooking: 3 hours

Total: 3 hours and 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 whole turkey (8-10 lbs)
2 cups chestnuts, peeled and chopped
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 onion, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried sage
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup chicken broth

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
In a large bowl, combine the chestnuts, breadcrumbs, diced onion, diced celery, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried sage, salt, and pepper.
Stuff the turkey cavity with the chestnut mixture, packing it tightly.
Place the stuffed turkey on a rack in a roasting pan.
Brush the melted butter over the turkey, making sure to cover the entire surface.
Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the roasting pan.
Cover the turkey with aluminum foil and roast in the preheated oven for 2 hours.
Remove the foil and continue roasting for an additional hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Allow the turkey to rest for at least 15 minutes before carving.
Serve the roast turkey with the delicious chestnut stuffing.

Nutrition

Calories : 580kcal
Total Fat : 27g
Saturated Fat : 11g
Cholesterol : 256mg
Sodium : 438mg
Total Carbohydrates : 19g
Dietary Fiber : 3g
Sugar : 4g
Protein : 65g

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