Roasted Goose with Savory Garlic Stuffing |
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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Looking for an unforgettable entree for Christmas dinner? This is the one! The stuffed bird is moist, tender and so impressive-looking on a holiday table. Ingredients:
1 medium lemon |
1 domestic goose (11 to 13 pounds) |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
3 bacon strips |
stuffing: |
2 small onions, finely chopped |
2 celery ribs, chopped |
1/4 cup butter, cubed |
8 garlic cloves, minced |
1 package (14 ounces) seasoned stuffing cubes |
4-1/2 teaspoons dried sage leaves |
3/4 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
1/2 teaspoon each dried oregano, thyme and italian seasoning |
1-1/4 cups chicken broth, divided |
1/2 cup egg substitute |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425°. Cut lemon in half. Rub inside and outside of goose with cut sides of lemon; discard lemon. Sprinkle inside and outside with salt and pepper. Prick skin well. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from goose breast; place bacon strips under skin. Set aside.
2. For stuffing, in a large skillet, saute onions and celery in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in stuffing cubes, sage, salt, pepper and herbs. Add 1 cup broth and egg substitute; toss gently. Stuff the goose body and neck cavities loosely; tie drumsticks together.
3. Place remaining stuffing in a greased 2-qt. baking dish; drizzle with remaining broth. Cover and refrigerate. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
4. Place goose breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 350° Bake, uncovered, 2-3/4 to 3 hours or until a thermometer reads 180° for goose and 165° for stuffing, pricking skin occasionally. (Cover loosely with foil if goose browns too quickly.) If necessary, drain fat from pan as it accumulates.
5. Bake additional stuffing, covered, for 25-30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until browned. Cover goose with foil and let stand 20 minutes before removing stuffing and carving goose. Yield: 12 servings (12 cups stuffing).
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