Roast Turkey With Oyster Stuffing
- 6 cups cubed French bread
- 2 cups crumbled cornbread
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon pepper, divided
- 1 (12-ounce) container fresh Select oysters, drained and chopped
- 1 (12- to 13-pound) turkey
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon onion salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 cup water
- Combine bread cubes, cornbread, eggs, milk, butter, onion, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large mixing bowl; mix well. Stir in oysters.
- Remove giblets and neck from turkey; reserve for other uses. Rinse turkey thoroughly with cold water; pat dry.
- Stuff oyster dressing into cavity of turkey; close with skewers. Tie ends of legs to tail with string or tuck them under band of skin at tail. Lift wingtips up and over back, tucking under bird securely.
- Brush turkey with oil. Combine remaining salt, pepper, onion salt, and garlic salt; sprinkle mixture over surface of turkey. Place turkey, breast side up, in a covered roaster; pour water in bottom of pan. Cover and bake at 350u0b0 for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until drumsticks are easy to move, basting frequently with pan drippings.
- Transfer turkey to a serving platter. Let stand at least 15 minutes before carving.
- Note: Leftover turkey may be refrigerated for later use.
bread, cornbread, eggs, milk, butter, onion, salt, pepper, oysters, turkey, vegetable oil, onion salt, garlic salt, water
Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/roast-turkey-with-oyster-stuffing (may not work)