Preheat the oven to 300F
Stuff the bird with dressing
Tie the legs together
Rub with olive oil, salt, and pepper
Place in a roasting pan
Cover and put into the oven
Check the cooking time on the package and use that
At about 3/4 of the way through the cooking time
Remove the cover so that the turkey will brown and continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 165F in the breast, the juices run clear, and the drumsticks move easily in their sockets
Remove the turkey from the oven and let rest for at least 20 minutes while you make the mashed potatoes and gravy
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