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Tender Baked Turkey Legs

Tender baked turkey legs cooked in a creamy gravy until juicy and tender.. Easy family comfort food perfect for Sunday dinner or holidays!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 turkey legs
  • 2 cans cream of chicken u0026 mushroom soup
  • 22 oz water (use soup cans to measure—about 2¼ cans)
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Turkey Preheat your oven to 350°F. Rinse turkey legs and pat dry.Then in a small bowl, mix onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Season turkey legs generously on all sides with the spice blend.
  3. Add the chopped onions and celery to the bottom of a large baking dish.
  4. Place the seasoned turkey legs on top of the vegetables.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine the cream of chicken u0026 mushroom soup with water. Whisk until smooth.
  6. Pour the mixture over the turkey legs, ensuring they are well coated.
  7. Cover the baking dish tightly with foil. Bake for 1 hour covered then 30 minutes uncovered, or until turkey is tender and falling off the bone.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcal

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Notes

  • You can season the turkey legs ahead of time and allow them to sit in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
  • Turkey wings can be a great alternative to the turkey legs for this recipe.

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