Best 9 Cornbread Turkeys Recipes

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Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and of course, delicious food. Turkey is a traditional centerpiece of the Thanksgiving meal, and there are countless ways to prepare it. But if you're looking for something a little different this year, why not try a cornbread turkey?

Cornbread turkeys are a unique and flavorful take on the classic Thanksgiving dish. They're made with a combination of cornbread and ground turkey, and they can be stuffed with all your favorite Thanksgiving fillings. The result is a moist, flavorful, and festive dish that's sure to impress your guests.

There are many different recipes for cornbread turkeys, so you can easily find one that suits your taste. Some popular recipes include:

* **Classic Cornbread Turkey:** This recipe uses a traditional cornbread recipe, and it's stuffed with a savory mixture of sausage, apples, and cranberries.
* **Jalapeño Cornbread Turkey:** This recipe adds a little spice to the classic dish with the addition of jalapeños. It's perfect for those who like a little heat in their food.
* **Sweet Cornbread Turkey:** This recipe uses a sweet cornbread recipe, and it's stuffed with a mixture of sweet potatoes, pecans, and marshmallows. It's a great option for those who like a sweeter Thanksgiving dish.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this delicious and festive take on the classic Thanksgiving turkey.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CORN BREAD TURKEY CASSEROLE



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Folks who love turkey and stuffing will appreciate the flavor and convenience of this golden casserole. "The recipe makes three pans, so you can enjoy one for dinner and freeze the other two for future meals," says Michelle Flynn of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 3 casseroles (8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 packages (6 ounces each) crushed corn bread stuffing mix
11 cups cubed cooked turkey
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare stuffing mix according to package directions. Add turkey and cheddar cheese. In a large bowl, combine soups and milk. In three greased 13x9-in. baking dishes, layer each with 1 cup turkey mixture and 1 cup soup mixture. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with Swiss cheese. , Cover and freeze two casseroles for up to 3 months. Cover and bake the remaining casserole at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving. , To use frozen casseroles: Thaw each in the refrigerator. Let stand for 30 minutes at room temperature before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 973mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

TURKEY WITH CORNBREAD DRESSING



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Nothing gets family hanging around the kitchen like the aroma of a turkey stuffed with savory dressing roasting in the oven. Drizzled with hot gravy, it tastes even better than it smells!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup butter
6 cups cubed day-old cornbread
2 cups fresh bread crumbs
1 tablespoon dried sage
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
1/2 cup egg substitute
1 cup chicken broth
1 turkey (10 to 12 pounds)
Melted butter

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Place in a large bowl with cornbread, crumbs, sage and poultry seasoning. Combine egg substitute and broth; add to cornbread mixture, stirring gently to mix., Just before baking, stuff the body cavity and inside the neck with dressing. Skewer or fasten openings. Tie the drumsticks together. Place on a rack in a roasting pan. Brush with melted butter. Bake at 325° for 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until a thermometer reads 180° for the turkey and 165° for the stuffing. When turkey begins to brown, cover lightly with a tent of aluminum foil. When turkey is done, allow to stand for 20 minutes. Remove all dressing to a serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 663 calories, Fat 25g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 202mg cholesterol, Sodium 845mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 72g protein.

TURKEY WITH CORNBREAD STUFFING



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Absolutely delicious. The fresh corn bread adds so much flavor! Use bacon or ground pork. You can add whatever you like, but this is the way i always make mine. I often add or change things. Enjoy.

Provided by ltjohnson

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Whole Turkey Recipes

Time 5h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 19

¾ cup cornmeal
1 ¼ cups water
1 cup whole wheat flour
⅓ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ pound bacon, or more to taste
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 celery stalk, chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
4 teaspoons poultry seasoning
4 teaspoons dried rubbed sage
4 teaspoons dried oregano
1 (1 pound) loaf rye bread, cubed
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 whole turkey, neck and giblets removed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a pie pan.
  • In a bowl, mix cornmeal and water and allow to stand for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk the whole wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Whisk the egg and vegetable oil into the wet cornmeal; stir the wet ingredients into the flour mixture until just combined and pour into the prepared pie pan.
  • Bake the cornbread in the preheated oven until lightly browned and a knife inserted into the center of the cornbread comes out clean, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
  • Reduce oven heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crisp, about 6 minutes per side; drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble the bacon when cool. Stir the onion, garlic, celery, red bell pepper, poultry seasoning, sage, and oregano into the bacon drippings left in the skillet; cook and stir until the onion is translucent, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove cooled cornbread from the pie pan and cut into small cubes; place into a large bowl and mix in the rye bread cubes. Stir the bacon and cooked vegetables into the stuffing until well combined; drizzle the chicken broth into the dressing, stirring to evenly moisten the bread cubes.
  • Rinse the turkey inside and out and pat dry with paper towels. Place turkey into a large roasting pan with a lid. Fill the body and neck cavities loosely with stuffing, folding the neck skin over the stuffing and securing in place with toothpicks. Place any leftover stuffing onto a large square of aluminum foil and fold and seal the edges to enclose the stuffing. Refrigerate stuffing packet until about 45 minutes before serving time.
  • Place the turkey in the oven, and roast until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 180 degrees F (80 degrees C), 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Remove lid after about 2 1/2 hours to brown skin. Baste occasionally with pan drippings. About 45 minutes before serving, bake the extra stuffing if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1323.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.3 g, Cholesterol 466.3 mg, Fat 60.1 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 158.7 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 808.7 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

TURKEY CORNBREAD CASSEROLE



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Prepared Betty Crocker cornbread & muffin mix is the perfect topper for this homey casserole made with ground turkey, salsa and enchilada sauce.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb lean (at least 93%) ground turkey
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 jar (16 oz) Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1/2 cup Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce
1 pouch (6.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ cornbread & muffin mix
Milk, butter and egg called for on cornbread mix pouch
1/2 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese (2 oz)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray.
  • In 12-inch skillet, cook turkey and taco seasoning over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until turkey is no longer pink. Remove from heat. Stir in beans, salsa and enchilada sauce. Spoon mixture into casserole.
  • Make cornbread mix as directed on package, using milk, butter and egg. Stir cheese and cilantro into batter. Spread over turkey mixture.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until cornbread is golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 42 g, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1590 mg

CORNBREAD "TURKEYS"



Cornbread

These cornbread loaves were baked in a pan with two turkey molds ($36, amazon.com).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

Vegetable oil cooking spray
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter
2 cups fresh (from about 3 ears) or thawed frozen corn kernels
3 jalapeno chiles, minced (ribs and seeds removed for less heat, if desired)
2 shallots, minced
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/4 cups yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon coarse salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3 large eggs
2 1/4 cups buttermilk, well shaken
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat two 5-cup turkey-shaped pans with cooking spray. Melt 1/2 cup butter and let cool.
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-high. Cook corn, jalapeno, and shallots, stirring occasionally, until soft, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Whisk together flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl. Make a well in the center of the mixture and add eggs; whisk eggs into flour mixture.
  • Whisk together melted butter and buttermilk; stir into flour mixture, along with corn mixture and cheddar. Mix until well combined.
  • Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans; smooth tops. Transfer to oven and bake, rotating pans halfway through, until a cake tester inserted into the centers comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool slightly before inverting onto a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

CORNBREAD "TURKEYS"



Cornbread

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 15

Vegetable oil cooking spray
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter
2 cups fresh (from about 3 ears) or thawed frozen corn kernels
3 jalapeno chiles, minced (ribs and seeds removed for less heat, if desired)
2 shallots, minced
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/4 cups yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon coarse salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3 large eggs
2 1/4 cups buttermilk, well shaken
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat two 5-cup turkey-shaped pans with cooking spray. Melt 1/2 cup butter and let cool.
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-high. Cook corn, jalapeno, and shallots, stirring occasionally, until soft, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Whisk together flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl. Make a well in the center of the mixture and add eggs; whisk eggs into flour mixture.
  • Whisk together melted butter and buttermilk; stir into flour mixture, along with corn mixture and cheddar. Mix until well combined.
  • Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans; smooth tops. Transfer to oven and bake, rotating pans halfway through, until a cake tester inserted into the centers comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool slightly before inverting onto a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

CORNBREAD TURKEY CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Cornbread Turkey Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by carolinafan

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 3 casseroles, 24-30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 (6 ounce) packages crushed cornbread stuffing mix
10 -11 cups cubed cooked turkey or 10 -11 cups cooked chicken
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups shredded swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare stuffing mix according to package directions. Add turkey and cheddar cheese.
  • Combine the soups and milk.
  • Pour 1 cup each into 3 greased 13x9x2 inch baking dishes. Top each with turkey mixture and remaining soup mixture.
  • Sprinkle with Swiss cheese.
  • Cover and freeze 2 casseroles for up to 3 months.
  • Cover and bake the remaining casserole at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.
  • To use frozen casseroles: Thaw in the refrigerator. Bake uncovered at 350 for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

CARRY ME BACK CORNBREAD DRESSED TURKEY



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

2 3/4 cups cornmeal
3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/2 cups sour cream
3/4 cup milk
4 eggs
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup melted butter
1 (2 1/2 to 3-pound) boneless turkey breast, skin on
4 tablespoons butter, cut into chunks
1 tablespoon garlic powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 pound andouille sausage, casings removed
6 tablespoons butter
1 large white onion, chopped
1 large garlic clove, lightly crushed with the side of a knife blade and minced
3 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
6 fresh sage leaves, minced
3 large sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped from stem and chopped
1/3 cup to 1 cup chicken stock, as needed to moisten dressing
1 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken stock

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sour cream, milk, eggs, salt and melted butter. Bake in a greased loaf pan for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and when a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Let cool in pan.
  • Let oven temperature reduce to 400 degrees F.
  • For the Turkey:
  • Rinse turkey breast and pat dry with paper towels. Slip chunks of butter under the skin. Season turkey breast with garlic powder, salt and pepper, to taste, and roast in 400 degrees F oven until it reaches an internal temperature of about 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • For the Dressing:
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute sausage until browned. Remove to a utility platter with a slotted spoon and pour most of the fat from the pan leaving about 1 tablespoon. Melt butter in the skillet over medium heat. Saute onion, garlic, celery, parsley, sage and thyme until onion is translucent, being careful not to burn them. Remove from heat and set aside briefly. Cut cornbread into cubes or break it up with your hands into a large bowl (depending on the texture you like). Spoon the sauteed vegetables and herbs over the cornbread. Stir or use your hands to combine well and add enough chicken stock to moisten. Transfer to a baking pan and place in the oven until crispy on the outside, for approximately the last 25 minutes of the turkey's roasting time. Remove from oven and transfer to a serving dish in a warm place.
  • For the Gravy:
  • When turkey is done, remove breast to a platter to let rest for 20 minutes before slicing. Skim most of the fat from the pan juices, reserving 1/3 cup of the fat. Add wine to the remaining pan juices and cook over medium-high heat until reduced by half. In a separate saucepan, heat reserved 1/3 cup of fat and whisk in flour over moderately-low heat for a few minutes to make a roux. Add chicken stock and reduced wine, continuing to cook until gravy simmers.
  • Slice turkey and arrange on plate. Serve with cornbread dressing and gravy.

ROAST TURKEY WITH CORNBREAD STUFFING



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Make and share this Roast Turkey With Cornbread Stuffing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Breads

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup butter
6 cups cubed day old cornbread
2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon sage
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup chicken broth
1 turkey (10-12 pounds)
melted butter

Steps:

  • In skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until tender.
  • Place in a lg bowl with corn bread, fresh bread crumbs, sage and poultry seasoning.
  • Mix eggs and chicken broth; add to dry mixture, stir gently to mix.
  • Stuff the cavity and neck of turkey.
  • Fasten openings.
  • Tie legs together.
  • Place on rack in roasting pan.
  • Brush with melted butter.
  • Bake at 325* for 4 hours (cover with a foil tent), or until turkey tests done.
  • Let stand for 20 minutes before cutting.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the cornbread turkeys will taste. Fresh cornmeal, buttermilk, and eggs will give you the best results.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the cornbread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet: A well-seasoned cast iron skillet will help the cornbread turkeys cook evenly and give them a nice crust.
  • Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to the correct temperature before baking the cornbread turkeys. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Don't crowd the skillet: Don't crowd the cornbread turkeys in the skillet. They need space to cook evenly.
  • Bake until golden brown: Bake the cornbread turkeys until they are golden brown. This will ensure that they are cooked through.
  • Let cool before serving: Let the cornbread turkeys cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help them hold their shape.

Conclusion:

Cornbread turkeys are a delicious and festive dish that is perfect for Thanksgiving or any other special occasion. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a little planning and effort, you can create a delicious and memorable meal that your family and friends will love.

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