A stuffed turkey generally takes about 15–25 minutes per pound at 325°F (163°C), but it is only “done” when the stuffing reaches 165°F in the center and the thickest part of the thigh is at least 170°F.

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For a typical holiday bird, this usually works out to:

  • 10–12 lb stuffed turkey: about 3¼–3¾ hours at 325°F.
  • 12–14 lb stuffed turkey: about 3½–4¼ hours.
  • 14–18 lb stuffed turkey: about 4–4¾ hours.
  • 18–22 lb stuffed turkey: about 4¼–5¼ hours.

Many guides suggest planning on roughly 20–25 minutes per pound for a stuffed bird at 325°F, and then using a meat thermometer to confirm doneness.

Key safety temps

  • Stuffing inside the bird: at least 165°F in the very center.
  • Thickest part of thigh : about 170–175°F.
  • Breast meat: about 165–170°F.

Because stuffing slows cooking, stuffed turkeys often take at least 30–45 minutes longer than unstuffed birds of the same size, so time is an estimate and temperature is the final word.

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