Parmesan-Herb Butter Roasted Turkey

Instructions

Parmesan-Herb Compound Butter:

1. Beat the first six ingredients in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Shape 1/2 cup parmesan-butter into a 4-inch-long, round roll; tightly wrap with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Turkey:

1. Adjust oven rack to the lowest position. Heat oven to 325°F. Place turkey, breast side up, on a greased rack in a roasting pan. Pat dry with paper towels.
2. Loosen skin from turkey, beginning at the neck, taking care not to tear skin. Rub half of the remaining parmesan-butter under the skin. Place the apple, orange, onion and herbs into turkey cavity. Rub remaining parmesan-butter over the skin. Tie drumsticks together with kitchen twine. Tuck wings under turkey.
3. Bake for 3 1/4 to 4 hours or until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh and the breast reads at least 170°F. Tent turkey with aluminum foil. Let rest for at least 20 minutes.
4. Transfer turkey to a serving platter. Garnish with fruit and herbs. Top servings with reserved parmesan-butter.