Easy & Healthy Mayo-Roasted Turkey
A moist and flavorful turkey recipe using a simple mayonnaise and fresh herb rub for the perfect holiday meal.
Equipment
- Roasting Pan
- Meat Thermometer
- Aluminum Foil
Ingredients
Turkey
- 1 whole turkey, fully thawed (12-14 lb)
Herb-Mayo Rub
- 1.5 cups mayonnaise
- 6-7 fresh sage leaves, roughly chopped
- 5-6 fresh thyme sprigs
- 2-3 fresh rosemary sprigs
- 2-3 fresh oregano sprigs
- 1-2 tbsp coarse salt
- 1-2 tbsp black pepper
Stuffing
- 3 stalks celery, roughly chopped
- 1 large onion, roughly chopped
- 0.5 cup salted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F. Place the turkey in a roasting pan.
- Strip the leaves from the herb stems. Mix the sage, thyme, rosemary, and oregano into the mayonnaise until well combined.
- Spread the herb-mayo mixture all over the outside and inside of the turkey. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the celery, onion, and the stick of butter into the turkey's cavity.
- Roast at 450°F for 30 minutes. Then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh, avoiding the bone.
- Continue roasting uncovered until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (about 1½ to 2 hours total). If the legs start to brown too much, cover them loosely with foil.
- Once the thigh reaches 165°F, double-check the thickest part of the breast to ensure it's also at least 165°F.
- Remove the turkey from the oven, cover loosely with foil, and let it rest for 20-30 minutes before carving. Save the drippings for gravy!
Notes
Nutritional Information (per serving): Calories: 225, Total Carbs: 0g, Net Carbs: 0g, Fats: 12g, Protein: 28g.
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