In-the-Bird Stuffing

Make your turkey extra special by customizing it with any of the great varieties of Stove Top Stuffing! We have more flavorful tips for you included in this recipe!

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Step 1 - Gather Ingredients

1 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup margarine, cut up
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix
1 whole turkey, thawed if frozen

Step 2 - Make the Stuffing

Bring water and margarine to boil in medium saucepan. Add stuffing mix; stir just until moistened.

Step 3 - Stuff the Turkey

Stuff turkey lightly with prepared stuffing.

KEEPING IT SAFE: Do not stuff the turkey until you are ready to put it into the oven to roast it. Stuffing is done when meat thermometer inserted in center of stuffing reaches 165° F. Bake any extra stuffing in separate covered baking dish in oven with turkey for the last 30 minutes of the turkey baking time.

COOKING KNOW-HOW: Use 1 package (6 oz.) stuffing for a bird up to 8 lb., 2 packages (6 oz. each) stuffing for an 8 to 12-lb. bird, and 3 packages (6 oz. each) stuffing for a 12 to 20-lb. bird.

SPECIAL EXTRA: Add one or more of the following ingredients to the prepared stuffing before spooning into turkey: 1/2 cup of your favorite PLANTERS Nuts; fresh or dried fruit, such as 1 chopped apple or 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 6 oz. pork sausage, cooked and drained; 1/2 lb. chopped cooked chicken; 1 cup chopped bell peppers, cooked; 1 can (4 oz.) sliced mushrooms, drained; 1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese.

Step 4 - Final

Bake as directed on turkey wrapper. Meanwhile, place any remaining stuffing in baking dish; refrigerate until ready to add to oven for the last 30 minutes of the turkey baking time.

Servings: 3 cups stuffing or 6 servings, 1/2 cup each
Time: 15 prep plus time to cook turkey