Bacon-Wrapped Turkey

Transform your holiday table with this show-stopping Bacon-Wrapped Turkey—a succulent 12-pound bird enveloped in crispy, smoky thick-cut bacon for the ultimate flavor upgrade. Perfectly seasoned with a blend of garlic, onion powder, paprika, thyme, and rosemary, this turkey is stuffed with aromatic veggies, fresh parsley, and zesty lemon, ensuring every bite is juicy and flavorful. Butter tucked under the skin further enhances the moisture, while a bacon lattice shields the breast, keeping it tender as it roasts to perfection. With just 30 minutes of prep and a golden-brown presentation straight out of the oven, this recipe is a guaranteed centerpiece for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special gathering. Serve this masterpiece with your favorite sides and watch your guests swoon!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:270 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 12 pounds Whole turkey
• 2 tablespoons Salt
• 1 tablespoon Ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Onion powder
• 1 tablespoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Thyme (dried)
• 1 teaspoon Rosemary (dried)
• 4 tablespoons Olive oil
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 pound Thick-cut bacon
• 1 unit Lemon
• 1 bunch Fresh parsley
• 1 unit Carrot
• 1 unit Celery stalk
• 1 unit Onion

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

Step 2

Remove the turkey giblets and pat the turkey dry with paper towels.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, and rosemary.

Step 4

Rub the olive oil all over the turkey and then coat it evenly with the spice mixture.

Step 5

Stuff the turkey cavity with the lemon cut into quarters, a handful of parsley, and the carrot, celery, and onion, all roughly chopped.

Step 6

Tie the turkey legs together using kitchen twine and tuck the wings underneath the body.

Step 7

Loosen the skin over the turkey breast and insert slices of the unsalted butter beneath the skin.

Step 8

Lay the bacon across the turkey breast, overlapping the slices to cover as much of the turkey as possible.

Step 9

Place the turkey on a roasting rack in a large roasting pan. Add 1 cup of water to the pan.

Step 10

Roast the turkey in the preheated oven for 3.5 to 4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the breast and thigh.

Step 11

If the bacon starts to burn, cover the turkey loosely with aluminum foil.

Step 12

Remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest, covered with foil, for 20 minutes before carving.

Step 13

Serve the bacon-wrapped turkey with your favorite sides and enjoy a feast!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	6445.2 grams (6445.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	10434

Total Fat 475.40g	609%
Saturated Fat 156.40g	782%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.40g
Cholesterol 4258mg	1419%
Sodium 24043mg	1045%
Total Carbohydrate 53.50g	19%
Dietary Fiber 14.70g	53%
Total Sugars 12.70g
Protein 1372.80g	2746%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 872mg	67%
Iron 70mg	390%
Potassium 15310mg	326%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.9%

Protein: 55.0%

Carbs: 2.1%