Roasted Turkey & Mozzarella Recipe
Make Roasted Turkey & Mozzarella Recipe in just 3h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Turkey Preparation
Stuffing
Gravy (optional)
Method
Turkey Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Prepare the Turkey
Rinse the whole turkey under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels. Rub the turkey inside and out with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder for flavor.
- 3
Stuff the Turkey
Stuff the cavity of the turkey with chopped fresh rosemary and the lemon, cut in half.
- 4
Stuffing
- 5
Prepare the Stuffing Mixture
In a large bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese, spinach (fresh or cooked), bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and beaten eggs. Mix well until fully combined.
- 6
Fill the Turkey
Once the turkey is partially cooked (about 1 hour in), carefully fill the cavity of the turkey with the stuffing mixture. Make sure not to overstuff.
Gravy (optional)
- 7
Make the Gravy
After removing the turkey from the oven, place the roasting pan on the stove over medium heat. Add flour to the drippings and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 8
Add Broth
Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits. Allow to simmer until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.