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Garlic and Herb Mayonnaise Roasted Turkey Served for the Delightful Family Dinner
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5 from 7 votes

Garlic Herb Mayonnaise Roasted Turkey

Garlic Herb Mayonnaise Roasted Turkey has a crispy skin, super moist and flavorful turkey meat, and the best gravy you've ever had!
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 15 minutes
Resting Time20 minutes
Total Time3 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 915kcal
Author: Taylor Ellingson

Ingredients

  • 12-14 lb. whole turkey thawed completely
  • 2 tablespoons fresh sage chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
  • 2 tablespoons rosemary chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • zest from ½ lemon
  • 1½ cups of mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons coarse salt
  • 1 tablespoons pepper
  • 1 apple peeled, core removed, and diced
  • 1 large onion rough chopped
  • ½ cup 1 stick butter

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Place the turkey in a roasting pan.
  • Add apple, onion, and stick of butter in the turkey and tie up the legs.
  • In a medium bowl, combine herbs, garlic, lemon zest, and mayonnaise. Stir well to combine.
  • Lather turkey completely in mayonnaise mixture, completely covering the outside and inside.
  • Sprinkle with coarse sea salt and pepper. Don't be shy with this.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to 350 degrees and cook another 1 ½-2 hours, or until meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F in the breast and 175 degrees F in the thigh. Cook time will depend on how large your bird is.
  • Cover with foil and let rest for 20 minutes.
  • Reserve juices for gravy!
  • *To make the gravy:
  • Combine ¼ cup of flour and 1 cup of waterin a mason jar and shake until well combined.
  • Add turkey drippings to a medium pan over medium heat.
  • Add flour/water mixture, stirring well until combined.
  • Cook until slightly thickened.
  • Season with salt and pepper, to your taste.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  • Allow 24 hours for every 4-5 pounds when de-thawing a turkey in the refrigerator.
  • When planning cooking time, allow 20 minutes per pound in a 350 degree F oven.
  • Cook your turkey until your meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F in the breast and 165 at the thigh.
  • Lastly, let your turkey stand for 20 minutes after you remove it from the oven prior to carving.  This allows the juices to set.

Nutrition

Calories: 915kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 99g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 359mg | Sodium: 1910mg | Potassium: 1075mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 558IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 4mg