Turkey in a Bag Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Turkey Recipes. (Turkey in a Bag Recipe). This is a very easy way to make a Thanksgiving turkey using an oven bag. The bird will be perfectly moist when done, and you can make gravy out of the juice that forms in the bottom of the bag. Plus, cleanup is a snap! The cooking time will vary for different sized turkeys.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 3hrs

Total: 3hrs20 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings

Turkey in a Bag Recipe

Ingredients

12 pounds whole turkey

salt and pepper to taste

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

5 stalks celery

2 large onions

quartered

Cranberry Stuffed Turkey Breasts

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Rinse turkey and remove giblets. Salt and pepper to taste.

Step 3

Sprinkle the bottom of a turkey size oven bag with flour. Place turkey celery and onions in the bag. Seal bag and poke several holes in it with a fork.

Step 4

Bake 3 to 3 1/2 hours or until internal temperature of the thigh meat reaches 180 degrees F (85 degrees C).

Nutritional Information

Turkey in a Bag Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 743.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 93.2g 187%

Carbohydrates: 3.8g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.7g 3%

Sugars: 1.3g

Fat: 36.5g 56%

Saturated Fat: 10.3g 51%

Cholesterol: 308.7mg 103%

Vitamin A Iu: 102.6IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 35.7mg 275%

Vitamin B6: 1.9mg 119%

Vitamin C: 2.4mg 4%

Folate: 49.5mcg 12%

Calcium: 80.7mg 8%

Iron: 6.6mg 37%

Magnesium: 104.5mg 37%

Potassium: 1288.9mg 36%

Sodium: 309.5mg 12%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 32%

Calories From Fat: 328.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.