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Turkey with Sweet Potato Sausage

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Submitted by: dnoel1724467

 

A 10-14 lb. turkey is stuffed with a mixture of mashed sweet potatoes, croutons, sausage pieces, poultry seasoning, butter and ice chips.
 

Ingredients

  • One 10 to 14 pound turkey
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Butter, at room temperature
  • 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
  • 6 cups croutons
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 2/3 cup chopped onion
  • 8 large sausage links (of desired flavor)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp poultry seasoning
  • 1/2 stick butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup ice chips

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Method

One 10 to 14 pound turkey, cleaned, rinsed, patted dry and lightly seasoned with sea salt and pepper. Brush cavity and under the breast skin with room-temperature butter. Prepare stuffing as follows: Combine next 4 ingredients. Cut sausage links into 1-inch pieces, brown and add to mixture. Add seasonings, melted butter and ice chips. Mix well and spoon lightly into the cavity of turkey. Close openings with skewers and lace tightly with strong cord. Bake turkey according to package directions, basting with pan drippings and and seasoning as desired.

 

Notes: Sweet Potato Sausage Dressing makes this turkey a spectacular choice.

 

Number of Servings: 8

 

Submitted by: dnoel1724467 ()

 

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