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Yes! A stuffed turkey takes longer to cook, as this means you'll need the very center of the stuffing to register 165˚ on an instant read thermometer to ensure that it's cooked all the way through. (Conversely, an unstuffed bird also needs to reach 165˚, but the thermometer probe would be inserted in the deepest part of the thigh, taking care to not touch the bone, which would give an inaccurate reading.)
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Do you cook a turkey longer if it is stuffed?
Overall, it's safer to cook stuffing in a separate baking dish—plus, a crusty top isn't possible when stuffed inside the bird—but this is the holiday to honor family traditions and personal preferences!
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Do you cook a turkey longer if it is stuffed?
Roasting times for the turkey will vary based on the size of the bird as well as whether it's stuffed or unstuffed. As a general rule of thumb, plan on roasting your turkey for 15 to 20 minutes per pound—though to prevent undercooking or overcooking the bird, a thermometer reading will be your best bet. The suggested cooking times below are for a turkey that's roasted at 325˚.
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How long per pound do I cook my turkey?
8 to 12 pounds: 2 3/4 to 3 hours 12 to 14 pounds: 3 to 3 3/4 hours 14 to 18 pounds: 3 3/4 to 4 1/4 hours 18 to 20 pounds: 4 1/4 to 4 1/2 hours 20 to 24 pounds 4 1/2 to 5 hours
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Unstuffed
8 to 12 pounds: 3 to 3 1/2 hours 12 to 14 pounds: 3 1/2 to 4 hours 14 to 18 pounds: 4 to 4 1/4 hours 18 to 20 pounds: 4 1/4 to 4 3/4 hours 20 to 24 pounds 4 3/4 to 5 1/4 hours
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Stuffed
It's not so much the specific oven temperature or roasting time that matters, but rather the final temperature reading on an instant-read thermometer, which is the best way to ensure that the turkey has been cooked all the way through.
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Is it better to cook a turkey at 325˚ or 350˚?