ROASTED TURKEY BREAST WITH CORN BREAD-SAGE STUFFING AND BRANDY GRAVY

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Roasted Turkey Breast with Corn Bread-Sage Stuffing and Brandy Gravy image

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     turkey     Roast     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Cornmeal     Brandy     Sage

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

For stuffing:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small red onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage
1/2 cup chicken stock
4 cups stale corn bread, crumbled into large pieces
2 large eggs, beaten
For turkey:
One 3 1/2- to 4-pound bone-in turkey breast, halved at the breast bone (see Tips, below)
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
For gravy:
One 1 1/2-ounce container veal or chicken demi-glace
1 tablespoon brandy
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Make stuffing:
  • Preheat oven to 425°F and grease 9-by 13-inch roasting pan.
  • In large skillet over moderately high heat, melt butter. Add onion, celery, garlic, nutmeg, pepper, and bay leaf, and sauté until vegetables soften, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in sage and cook 30 seconds more. Stir in stock and simmer, uncovered, until liquid is reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
  • Put corn bread in large bowl and pour vegetables over. Toss to mix well. Add eggs and stir to combine.
  • Make turkey:
  • Rinse breast halves and pat dry. Season generously with kosher or coarse sea salt and freshly ground pepper, and rub all over with olive oil.
  • Mound stuffing in center of roasting pan and arrange turkey on top, making sure breast halves aren't touching. Roast until thermometer inserted into thickest part of turkey (do not touch bone) registers 170°F and juices run clear when pierced with fork, 45 to 55 minutes.
  • Make gravy while turkey is roasting:
  • In small saucepan over moderately high heat, combine demi-glace, 1/2 cup water, and brandy. Bring to boil, stirring until smooth. Stir in butter, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered, stirring often, until gravy thickens, about 1 minute. Stir in cream and season with freshly ground pepper. Serve hot, over turkey and stuffing.

Ariadni Wastor
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5 stars!


Kendra Gaines
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I highly recommend this recipe.


Vincent Hall
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion.


Vincent Ndlovu
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I will definitely be making this again.


Poppy Sweet
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The best turkey I've ever had!


Khan Armani
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing!


NOKUKHANYA DLAMINI
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Delicious! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was delicious. The gravy was also very good.


Ifechukwu Emmanuel
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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was very flavorful. The gravy was also very good.


Vanja Selimic
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I made this recipe for Thanksgiving dinner and it was a hit! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was delicious. The gravy was also very good.


josiah oludare
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This was my first time cooking a turkey and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ukasha Afzal
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was delicious. The gravy was also very good.


Logan Vormelker
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the results were worth it. The turkey was delicious and the stuffing was flavorful. The gravy was also very good.


jbluelove2
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Overall, this was a good recipe. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was delicious. The gravy was a bit too thick for my taste.


style cear
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The turkey was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was very flavorful. The gravy was a bit too salty for my taste.


Buchi adebayo
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The turkey was a bit dry, but the stuffing was delicious. The gravy was also very good.


dead_beast e
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The turkey was moist and juicy, and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. The gravy was also very good.


Ceaser Nobert
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Absolutely delicious! The turkey was tender and juicy, and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. The gravy was also very good.


Julio Mploukou
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was perfectly seasoned. The gravy was also delicious.


Mehak javed
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Amazing! The turkey was cooked to perfection and the stuffing was delicious. The gravy was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Jessie Lynn (Jessman)
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This roasted turkey breast was incredibly juicy and flavorful. The cornbread-sage stuffing was a perfect complement, and the brandy gravy added a rich, savory touch. I will definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving!