SEASONED ROAST TURKEY

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Rubbing the skin with melted butter keeps this simply seasoned turkey moist and tender.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 turkey (13 to 15 pounds)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Place turkey, breast side up, on a rack in a roasting pan; pat dry. Brush with butter mixture., Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°, 2-3/4 to 3-1/4 hours. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.) Cover and let stand 20 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 221mg cholesterol, Sodium 698mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 63g protein.