Best 5 Creole Turkey Breast Recipes

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Indulge in a flavorful journey with our delectable Creole Turkey Breast, an explosion of zesty and aromatic flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Originating from the vibrant city of New Orleans, this dish captures the essence of Creole cuisine, a harmonious blend of African, French, and Spanish influences. Perfectly roasted turkey breast serves as the canvas for an array of bold spices and aromatic vegetables, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Embark on a culinary adventure with our carefully curated recipes, ranging from the traditional Creole Turkey Breast to tantalizing variations like the Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast with Lemon and Thyme and the Chipotle-Honey Glazed Turkey Breast. Each recipe offers a unique twist on this classic dish, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CAJUN-INJECTED SPICY TURKEY



Cajun-Injected Spicy Turkey image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h45m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon concentrated liquid crab and shrimp boil (recommended: Zatarian's)
1/4 cup apple cider
3/4 cup honey
1 (12-ounce) bottle beer
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground allspice
1/2 cup Creole seasoning
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup finely minced garlic
1 (10 to 12-pound) turkey, rinsed well inside and out, patted dry
4 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 to 2 cups chicken broth, as needed for bottom of roasting pan

Steps:

  • Make the marinade by combining the Worcestershire sauce, crab boil, apple cider, honey, beer, salt, allspice, Creole seasoning, cayenne, olive oil, and minced garlic in a blender and process until very smooth, about 5 minutes. Fill a large syringe* and inject turkey in the breast and thigh area, as well as the back, wings, and legs, with at least 2/3 of the marinade. You will have to fill the syringe numerous times.
  • Preheat the oven to 420 degrees F and line a large roasting pan with aluminum foil.
  • Season the injected turkey well both inside and out with the kosher salt and black pepper. Place the turkey in a large roasting pan lined with aluminum foil and pour the remaining marinade all over the turkey. Bake the turkey uncovered for 30 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F, add 1 cup of the chicken broth to the roasting pan, and continue to bake the turkey until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the deepest part between the thigh and the leg registers 165 degrees F. (If the turkey begins to brown too much, tent loosely with aluminum foil until it is done. Also, add more broth as necessary to keep the bottom of the roasting pan from burning.)
  • When the turkey is done, remove it from the oven and set aside to rest at least 20 minutes before carving.

CREOLE-STUFFED TURKEY



Creole-Stuffed Turkey image

Trying out new recipes is such a "passion" of mine that my husband sometimes will ask to have something for dinner that he's actually seen before! My Creole-Stuffed Turkey originated when my sister from Texas and her family-who love Southern cooking-were here one Thanksgiving. Everyone kept coming back for another serving...and we ended up stuffed, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h50m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups cubed corn bread
2 cups cubed crustless day-old whole wheat bread
1 cup chopped fully cooked ham
3/4 cup smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped celery
3 tablespoons finely diced onion
2-1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
1/2 cup egg substitute
1 to 1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 turkey (8 to 10 pounds)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients; add enough broth to moisten. Just before baking, loosely stuff the turkey. Skewer turkey openings; tie drumsticks together. Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan., Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until a thermometer reads 180° for the turkey and 165° for the stuffing, basting occasionally with pan drippings. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.) Cover turkey and let stand for 20 minutes before removing stuffing and carving turkey.

Nutrition Facts :

CREOLE ROASTED TURKEY WITH HOLY TRINITY STUFFING



Creole Roasted Turkey with Holy Trinity Stuffing image

I jazz up turkey Creole style with the trinity of onions, bell peppers and celery-plus a stuffing that gets hotter and hotter the longer it sits. -Eric Olsson, Macomb, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h50m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 celery ribs, chopped
10 pepperoncini
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)
1 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons Creole seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Place onion, pepper, celery, pepperoncini and garlic in turkey cavity. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up. In a small bowl, beat butter and Creole seasoning; rub over turkey. Roast, uncovered, 20 minutes., Reduce oven setting to 325°. Roast 3-1/4 to 3-3/4 hours longer or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.), Remove turkey from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 20 minutes before carving. Skim fat from pan drippings; serve drippings with turkey and vegetable mixture.

Nutrition Facts :

CREOLE ROAST TURKEY



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Try this the next time you're in the mood for something a little different for your holiday dinner! It's from a November 1987 issue of Bon Appetit featuring a "Creole Thanksgiving". The sensational Creole Butter helps make the breast meat moist and flavorful and the Recipe #337979 adds to the Creole flavor. You may want to adjust the amount of "hot" in the stuffing to your own heat tolerance!

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Whole Turkey

Time 3h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 lb) whole turkey, room temperature
7 cups jambalaya prepared stuffing (Jambalaya Stuffing )
2 cups rich chicken broth (preferably homemeade) or 2 cups turkey stock (preferably homemeade)
1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
3 medium garlic cloves, mashed
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon allspice

Steps:

  • Turkey.
  • Position rack in lower third of oven and preheat to 325 degrees.
  • Pat turkey dry.
  • Gently slide fingers between turkey breast skin and meat to loosen skin.
  • Rub Creole Butter under skin over breast meat.
  • Spoon stuffing into cavity, packing firmly. (You may prefer to cook the stuffing separately, if desired, in a large casserole dish.).
  • Truss turkey and arrange breast side up on a rack in shallow roasting pan.
  • Roast turkey until juices run clear when thigh is pierced or meat thermometer registers 170 degrees, basting every 20 minutes with pan juices, 3 1/4 to 3 1/2 hours.
  • Transfer turkey to heated platter, tent with foil and let stand for 30 minutes.
  • Degrease pan juices.
  • Set roasting pan with pan juices over medium-high heat; add stock and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits.
  • Boil 5 minutes, thicken with cornstarch or flour slurry if desired and strain into a sauceboat.
  • Serve turkey, passing pan juices separately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1490, Fat 80.2, SaturatedFat 25.4, Cholesterol 482, Sodium 1607.2, Carbohydrate 39.3, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 4, Protein 142.7

CREOLE TURKEY BREAST



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This has a little kick to it. We love spicy in my house,so I did inject my turkey breast more than stated. Feel free to adjust all seasonings to your taste.

Provided by Luvs 2 Cook

Categories     Turkey Breasts

Time 2h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 lbs turkey breast (defrosted)
1/2 cup buttery creole marinade
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon creole seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Inject turkey breast with marinade.
  • Mix garlic powder and Creole seasoning together and set aside.
  • Rub turkey breast with olive oil. Rub seasoning mixture on outside and inside of breast.
  • Secure on rotisserie spit OR put breast on a rack in a roasting pan. Roast at 325 degrees appoximately 2 1/2 hours (180 degrees internal temp)OR until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 736.7, Fat 34.1, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 294.8, Sodium 268, Carbohydrate 1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.3, Protein 99.5

Tips:

  • Brine the turkey breast: This will help to keep it moist and flavorful. Brine the turkey breast in a mixture of water, salt, sugar, and spices for at least 8 hours, or overnight.
  • Use a flavorful rub: A good rub will help to add flavor to the turkey breast. Use a mixture of spices, herbs, and salt and pepper. Some good options include paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and chili powder.
  • Cook the turkey breast low and slow: This will help to prevent it from drying out. Roast the turkey breast in a preheated oven at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 2-3 hours, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the turkey breast rest before carving: This will help to keep the juices in the meat. Let the turkey breast rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.

Conclusion:

Creole turkey breast is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. Follow these tips to make the best Creole turkey breast possible.

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