How to Prepare a Prestuffed Frozen Turkey

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Frozen stuffed turkeys can make even the most novice cook appear to be a master chef. And there are fewer dishes to clean, too!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Pick a turkey big enough for your needs, keeping in mind that one serving is approximately 1 lb.
Step 2

Place the turkey, still frozen, in a covered roaster and place directly into a preheated 400 degree F oven.
Step 3

Cook a 6 - 7 lb. turkey for 3 to 3 1/2 hours.
Step 4

Cook a 8 - 9 lb. turkey for 3 1/2 to 3 3/4 hours.
Step 5

Cook a 10 - 11 lb. turkey for 3 3/4 to 4 hours.
Step 6

Cook a 12 - 13 lb. turkey for 4 to 4 1/4 hours.
Step 7

Cook a 14 - 15 lb. turkey for 4 1/2 to 4 3/4 hours.
Step 8

Cook a 16 -17 lb. turkey for 4 3/4 to 5 hours.
Step 9

Let turkey rest 20 minutes.
Step 10

Carve and serve.

Tips & Warnings

As an alternative to using a covered roaster, you can also roast a frozen stuffed turkey with a foil cap.
Never, ever defrost a frozen stuffed turkey. The interaction of the thawing stuffing with the turkey meat causes bacteria to form, so the cooking process, which destroys the bacteria, needs to be started immediately.

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