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Prepare the stuffing by melting 3/4 cup (170g) of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.","group":"Preparation","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add diced onion and chopped celery to the skillet. Sauté until tender, about 8-10 minutes. Stir in poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper.","group":"Stuffing","title":"Add diced onion and chopped celery","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Stuffing"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a large bowl, combine bread cubes and the sautéed vegetables. Slowly pour in chicken broth and toss until the bread is moist but not soggy.","group":"Stuffing","title":"Combine bread cubes and the sautéed vegetables","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Stuffing"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Rinse the turkey and pat it thoroughly dry with paper towels. Rub the remaining 1/4 cup (57g) of butter under the skin and all over the exterior. Season the cavity and exterior with salt, pepper, and minced garlic.","group":"Turkey","title":"Rinse the turkey and pat it thoroughly dry","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Turkey"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Loosely spoon the stuffing into the turkey cavity. Do not pack it too tightly as it will expand. Tie the legs together with kitchen twine.","group":"Turkey","title":"Loosely spoon the stuffing","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Turkey"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Place the turkey breast-side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Roast in the preheated oven for about 3.5 to 4 hours, or until a meat thermometer reads 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh and in the center of the stuffing.","group":"Cooking","title":"Place the turkey breast-side up","timerMinutes":210,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Remove from oven and let the turkey rest for at least 30 minutes before carving.","group":"Cooking","title":"Remove from oven and let the turkey rest","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"}],"notes":"Always ensure the stuffing inside the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure safety. Let the turkey rest before carving to keep the juices in the meat.","cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["Traditional American"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["roast"],"equipment":["roasting pan","roasting rack","meat thermometer","kitchen twine","large bowl","skillet"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["milk","gluten"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":10,"unit":"servings","note":"Based on approximately 1 lb of raw turkey per person."},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Stuffing can be prepared 1 day in advance and stored in the fridge. Do not stuff the turkey until just before roasting."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Remove stuffing from the turkey and store in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat turkey slices with a splash of broth to prevent drying out."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Froast_turkey_with_stuffing_6ca14114a7%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=940adbc9-4610-46a3-95e9-0d50b384bc18","imageAlt":"Roast Turkey with Stuffing — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["thanksgiving","christmas","turkey","stuffing","holiday","roast"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Roast Turkey with Stuffing","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-03T19:18:21.700Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-03T19:18:21.700Z","related":[{"id":"bagel_with_lox_ba134c5918","slug":"bagel-with-lox","title":"Bagel with Lox","description":"A classic New York-style breakfast featuring a toasted bagel topped with silky cream cheese, savory smoked salmon, salty capers, and fresh red onion.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["New York"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein","low_sugar"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbagel_with_lox_ba134c5918%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=87e7d1ee-c704-487f-8afc-b50c916cc52b","imageAlt":"Bagel with Lox — recipe cover","tags":["salmon","lox","bagel","breakfast","brunch","quick","high-protein"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":7,"stepCount":4},{"id":"breakfast_burrito_1eabfe4e76","slug":"breakfast-burrito","title":"Breakfast Burrito","description":"A classic American morning staple featuring savory breakfast sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, and melted cheddar cheese wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":25},"cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["American"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbreakfast_burrito_1eabfe4e76%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=1ae76925-2eb9-4809-8c63-4c7347000b98","imageAlt":"Breakfast Burrito — recipe cover","tags":["breakfast","burrito","eggs","sausage","high protein","easy"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":9,"stepCount":5},{"id":"cheeseburger_e888ac3a3d","slug":"classic-american-cheeseburger","title":"Classic American Cheeseburger","description":"A juicy, perfectly seared beef patty topped with melted cheddar cheese, crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and tangy pickles on a toasted brioche bun.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":25},"cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["American"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fcheeseburger_e888ac3a3d%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=cdb73eda-0269-4a33-84cb-2cf01a0a4cff","imageAlt":"Classic American Cheeseburger — recipe cover","tags":["cheeseburger","beef","classic","sandwich","grilling"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":10,"stepCount":5}]}