How to Stuff

Stuffing can either be placed (or "stuffed") in a turkey or it can be cooked separately in an oven-safe dish.

Stuffing a Turkey

Here are some tried-and-true guidelines for stuffing your turkey:

Prepare your stuffing right before you place it in the turkey.
Use only cooked ingredients in stuffing
Use pasteurized egg products instead of raw eggs.
Place the prepared stuffing in turkey just before roasting. Do not stuff the night before, as it could cause food-borne illness.
Stuff both neck and body cavities of a completely thawed turkey, allowing 1/2 to 3/4 cup of stuffing per pound. Do not pack stuffing too tightly, as it may promote uneven cooking.
Do not stuff turkeys when cooking on a grill or water smoker. Do not stuff your turkey if you are using a fast-cook method in which the turkey will be done before the stuffing.
Stuffing should reach 165°F when done.