Best 20 Turkey Bread Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Turkey Bread, a culinary masterpiece that combines the savory goodness of turkey with the comforting warmth of freshly baked bread. Embark on a culinary journey with our curated collection of Turkey Bread recipes, each offering unique taste sensations and textures. From the classic and comforting Turkey Tetrazzini Bread to the innovative Bacon Turkey Ranch Pull-Apart Bread, these recipes cater to diverse palates and occasions. Experience the hearty and flavorful Turkey and Stuffing Bread, perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings, or relish the tangy and cheesy flavors of the Turkey Cheddar Bread. For a delightful twist, try the Turkey Cranberry Bread, bursting with the sweetness of cranberries and the savory richness of turkey. Each recipe is meticulously crafted with step-by-step instructions and a detailed ingredient list, ensuring a hassle-free and enjoyable baking experience.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

ROAST TURKEY WITH HERBED BREAD STUFFING AND GIBLET GRAVY



Roast Turkey with Herbed Bread Stuffing and Giblet Gravy image

Categories     Poultry     turkey     Roast     Thanksgiving     Stuffing/Dressing     Fall     Gourmet

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

12- to 14-lb kosher turkey, feathers removed if necessary, neck and giblets (excluding liver) reserved for making stock
Herbed bread stuffing
3/4 stick unsalted butter
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup water
For gravy
Pan juices reserved from turkey
4 cups turkey giblet stock
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Garnish: fresh sage, rosemary, and thyme sprigs

Steps:

  • Make turkey giblet stock and herbed bread stuffing.
  • Roast turkey:
  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Rinse turkey inside and out and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper inside and out. Loosely fill neck cavity with some of stuffing. Fold neck skin under body and fasten with a small skewer. Loosely fill body cavity with some stuffing and tie drumsticks together with kitchen string. Transfer remaining stuffing to a buttered 3-quart shallow baking dish and chill, covered. Secure wings to body with small skewers if desired for a nicer appearance.
  • Put turkey on a rack set in a flameproof roasting pan. Roast turkey in middle of oven 30 minutes. Melt 1/2 stick butter. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F and pour melted butter over turkey. Roast turkey, basting every 20 minutes, for 3 to 3 1/2 hours more, or until a thermometer inserted in center of stuffing in body cavity registers 165°F (thigh will be about 180°F). Transfer turkey to a heated platter and keep juices in pan. Remove skewers and discard string. Transfer stuffing from cavities to a serving dish and keep warm, covered. Let turkey stand at least 30 minutes and up to 45.
  • Increase temperature to 375°F. Stir together chicken broth and water and drizzle over uncooked stuffing in baking dish. Dot stuffing with remaining 2 tablespoons butter and bake in middle of oven 40 minutes while turkey stands; for moist stuffing, bake covered entire time; for less moist stuffing with a slightly crisp top, uncover after 10 minutes.
  • Make gravy:
  • Skim fat from pan juices and reserve 1/4 cup fat. Add 1 cup giblet stock to roasting pan and deglaze over moderately high heat, scraping up brown bits. Add to remaining 3 cups stock and bring to a simmer. Whisk together reserved fat and flour in a large heavy saucepan and cook roux over moderately low heat, whisking, 3 minutes. Add hot stock to roux in a fast stream, whisking constantly to prevent lumps, and simmer, whisking occasionally, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in additional juices from turkey platter and season gravy with salt and pepper.

BETTY CROCKER'S CLASSIC BREAD TURKEY STUFFING



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This is the stuffing that my mom makes very Thanksgiving, and it's absolutely divine. The holiday just isn't the same without the taste of this dish. The day after it's cooked, it's wonderful cold, too! This recipe makes enough for a 12-pound turkey, about three quarts of stuffing.

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Chicken

Time 15m

Yield 3 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 cups bread, cubes (Mom makes her own sometimes)
1 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup minced onion
1 1/2 cups chopped celery, stalks and leaves
1 cup chopped mushroom (optional)
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon ground sage
no-salt-added chicken broth (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large, heavy skillet over medium heat melt the butter, then sauté the onion and celery (and mushroom, if using) until the onion is soft, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the salt, pepper, and sage and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
  • Place the bread cubes into a large, deep bowl.
  • Pour 1/4 cup of the butter/celery mixture over the cubes and toss well, then repeat steps until all of the butter mixture is used.
  • Toss the cubes thoroughly to coat.
  • (Regarding the optional chicken broth: for dry stuffing, add little or no liquid; for moist stuffing mix in lightly with fork just enough chicken broth to moisten dry crumbs.) Let cool and use as stuffing for the turkey.
  • We've made this stuffing in the crockpot, as well, adding the chicken broth for moistness.
  • Adapted from Betty Crocker's Picture Cook Book, circa 1950.
  • Note: regardling the amount of salt - yes, the amount listed above is correct and is what is listed in the original Betty Crocker recipe. When the butter mixture is first added to the bread, if you taste it at this point it might seem salty (because it is sitting right on the surface of the bread) but remember that the liquid and butter soaks into the bread and redistributes evenly. Also, this recipe, being from the 1950s, is specifically for cooking *inside* the turkey, which a lot of people no longer do, and again the salt will redistribute from the juices in the meat. If you use a crockpot for cooking your stuffing, I'd recommend reducing the amount of salt.
  • Note #2: again, regarding the salt. You're going to have to decide for yourself about the salt. Having eaten this recipe for every year of my life I know it tastes wonderful as it's written. But that's just me.

ROAST TURKEY WITH OLD FASHIONED BREAD STUFFING



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I used this recipe from Better Homes and Gardens for my first year of making Thanksgiving dinner. Judging by the results, no one knew that I hadn't cooked this meal a million times before. The turkey was perfectly moist and the stuffing was incredible! If serving a large crowd, I would double the stuffing! I ran out last year because the bird needed it all, and had to make an extra casserole of Stovetop. It didn't even compare to the homemade! This recipe is well worth the effort, and your family will thank you! You don't have to mess with the fancy turkey lacing, all I did was fasten the back and legs shut with a metal skewer and it turned out fine. Prep time does not include making bread cubes.

Provided by ChipotleChick

Categories     Whole Turkey

Time 5h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup chopped celery
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup butter
1 teaspoon ground sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
8 cups dry bread, cubes (I will tell you how to make these at the end of the cooking directions)
1/2-3/4 cup chicken broth or 1/2-3/4 cup water
10 -12 lbs turkey
cooking oil

Steps:

  • For stuffing, in a medium saucepan cook celery, mushrooms, and onion in butter until tender but not brown, remove from heat.
  • Stir in sage, pepper, and salt.
  • Place dry bread cubes in a large mixing bowl, add onion mixture.
  • Drizzle with enough broth or water to moisten, tossing lightly.
  • Season body cavity of turkey with salt.
  • Spoon some stuffing LOOSELY into the neck cavity.
  • Pull the neck skin to the back, fasten with a skewer.
  • LIGHTLY spoon more stuffing into the body cavity (place any remaining stuffing into a casserole, cover and chill. Dot with butter and bake alongside turkey for 35-45 minutes or until heated through).
  • Tuck the ends of the drumsticks under the band of skin across the tail.
  • If the band of skin is not present, tie the drumsticks securely to the tail.
  • Twist wing tips under the back.
  • Place turkey, breast side DOWN, on a rack in a shallow roastng pan.
  • Brush with oil.
  • Cover turkey loosely with foil.
  • Roast turkey in a 325 degree oven for 3 1/4 to 3 1/2 hours, or until a meat thermometer placed into the center of a thigh (but not touching the bone) reads 180 degrees. Make sure center of stuffing reads 165 degrees.
  • After about 1 1/2 hours, turn the turkey over so that it is breast side up.
  • Brush breast side with oil.
  • After 2 1/2 hours, cut loose drumsticks so that thighs will cook evenly.
  • When done, drumsticks should move very easliy in their sockets and their thickest parts should feel soft when pressed.
  • Uncover the last 30 minutes of roasting.
  • To make dry bread cubes: cut bread into 1/2 inch squares.
  • (12-14 slices of bread for 8 cups cubes) Place in a brown paper bag and close loosely.
  • Let stand 3-4 days, mixing up by hand each day until thoroughly dry.
  • OR, spread bread cubes onto a large cookie sheet in a single layer and bake at 300 degrees 10-15 minutes or until dry, stirring twice.
  • Cool.
  • I highly recommend using homemade white bread (by hand or bread machine) for the bread cubes.
  • You will be AMAZED at the difference in texture!

MEXICAN TURKEY CORN BREAD CASSEROLE



Mexican Turkey Corn Bread Casserole image

A layer of succulent turkey with pasta to soak up the Mexican flavors under a moist, sweet corn-bread cheese topping. Serve with a salad for a complete meal.

Provided by dwheatley

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 pound ground turkey
¼ cup fat-free chicken broth
1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix
2 ounces orzo pasta
1 (8 ounce) jar salsa, or to taste
1 (8.5 ounce) package dry corn muffin mix
1 (8.25 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 tablespoon milk
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; cook and stir ground turkey in hot oil until turkey is browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain excess fat. Stir chicken broth and taco seasoning mix into turkey; cook and stir until liquid reduces and thickens, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir orzo into turkey mixture, bring to a simmer, and cook until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add salsa to turkey-orzo mixture, stir, and transfer mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish.
  • Stir muffin mix, creamed corn, and milk together in a bowl. Spread corn mixture over turkey mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the casserole comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Spread Mexican cheese blend over the top of the casserole and bake until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.6 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Cholesterol 78.3 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 1123.4 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

TURKEY STUFFING BREAD



Turkey Stuffing Bread image

My father-in-law had a ball experimenting with his bread machine to come up with this unique bread that tastes just like real turkey stuffing. It's fabulous with a chicken or turkey dinner...and works well with all those Thanksgiving leftovers, too. -Gayl Koster, Nunica, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h10m

Yield 1 loaf (1-1/2 pounds).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup plus 1 tablespoon warm milk (70° to 80°)
1 egg
1 tablespoon butter, softened
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/3 cup cornmeal
3 cups bread flour
4-1/2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1-1/2 teaspoons celery seed
3/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

Steps:

  • In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. , Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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



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.

CORN BREAD TURKEY CASSEROLE



Corn Bread Turkey Casserole image

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.

BREAD, APPLE, RAISIN DRESSING FOR TURKEY



Bread, Apple, Raisin Dressing for Turkey image

Make and share this Bread, Apple, Raisin Dressing for Turkey recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories     Apple

Time 1h45m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup butter
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup raisins
4 cups apples, cored, pared, and chopped
6 cups fresh bread cubes
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon parsley
3 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large skillet. Saute onions and celery until tender.
  • Combine the remaining ingredients in a large bowl and add the celery and onion.
  • Toss lightly with a fork until well mixed.
  • Put dressing in a covered greased baking pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour @ 350°F for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.7, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 76.4, Sodium 938.8, Carbohydrate 26.3, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 11.8, Protein 4.7

PANERA BREAD'S TURKEY ARTICHOKE PANINI



Panera Bread's Turkey Artichoke Panini image

This is my favorite sandwich at Panera so I was happy to find the recipe and share! It's a terrific way to use up leftover spinach artichoke dip, or an excuse to make some up...try Recipe#277769 or Recipe#243807 to cut out some of the fat.

Provided by FLKeysJen

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 turkey artichoke paninis, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 loaf pesto focaccia bread
8 ounces freshly sliced turkey
4 ounces spinach artichoke spread (Available at your local grocer)
2 ounces asiago cheese (asiago parmesan blend)
1 small red onion, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 -2 tomatoes, sliced (6-8 slices)
1 pinch salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat panini grill to medium temperature. In a medium sauce pan, sauté diced red onion in olive oil until transparent. Add balsamic vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Slice the loaf of pesto focaccia into two semi-circles, and halve each semi-circle. Layer the turkey onto the bottom halves of the focaccia bread, and spread spinach artichoke mix over turkey. Layer sautéed onions, asiago/parmesan blend and tomato slices. Close face of panini with the top halves of focaccia bread.
  • Add panini to preheated grill and press lightly. Grill 5 minutes on medium or until the cheese begins to melt and there are grill marks on the focaccia bread.
  • Serve hot with chips or your favorite soup!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.1, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 39.2, Carbohydrate 2.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.6, Protein 12

ROAST TURKEY WITH APPLE-SOURDOUGH BREAD STUFFING



Roast Turkey with Apple-Sourdough Bread Stuffing image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (8 to 10-pound) turkey, cut into 5 parts (breast, legs, wings), giblets removed and discarded, back bone removed from the turkey breast (this will help it stand upright)*
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper1 medium chopped onion
2 apples, peeled, cored and diced (preferably McIntosh)
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
4 cups sourdough bread cubes, preferable day-old
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, warm
1 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl combine all the dried herbs together. Rub the turkey parts with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then rub with all of the dried herbs. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Arrange the turkey in 1 layer in a large roasting pan.
  • Put the turkey in the oven and immediately reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the deepest part of the thigh reads 160 to 165 degrees F, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove from the oven and let stand, covered with aluminum foil. It's ready to serve in 10 to 15 minutes, but can stand, covered, for up to 1 hour so that the stuffing or other side dishes can be completed. Transfer to a serving platter.
  • Meanwhile heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, apples, and celery and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the parsley, sage, and thyme and stir to coat the apples and vegetables with the herbs. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and add the cubed bread and the warm chicken broth. Toss to combine and season, to taste, with salt and black pepper. Transfer the stuffing mixture to a 5 by 8-inch baking dish and bake in the oven at 350 degrees F until golden brown on top, about 45 minutes.

MEXICAN CORN BREAD CASSEROLE WITH TURKEY



Mexican Corn Bread Casserole with Turkey image

Great low-fat Mexican corn bread casserole that's full of flavor. Garnish with more toppings like jalapenos, serrano peppers, and olives.

Provided by Jessica Delaney

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds ground turkey
1 cup diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups salsa
2 teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
1 ¼ cups milk
1 cup polenta
½ cup butter, softened
½ cup corn flour
3 tablespoons egg whites
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups shredded Mexican-style Cheddar cheese blend, divided
2 cups salsa

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add turkey, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir in the hot skillet until turkey is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups salsa, cumin, salt, black pepper, and chili powder. Stir together.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Whisk milk, polenta, butter, corn flour, egg whites, and baking soda together in a bowl. Pour mixture into a 9x13-inch baking pan. Pour cooked ground turkey mixture over corn bread layer.
  • Bake casserole in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican-style Cheddar cheese blend on top. Continue baking until top is bubbling, 5 minutes more. Let cool for 10 minutes.
  • Top casserole with remaining 1/2 cup shredded Mexican-style cheese and 2 cups salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.5 g, Cholesterol 121 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 1279.1 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

ROAST TURKEY WITH HERBED BREAD STUFFING AND GIBLET GRAVY



Roast Turkey With Herbed Bread Stuffing and Giblet Gravy image

Make and share this Roast Turkey With Herbed Bread Stuffing and Giblet Gravy recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Whole Turkey

Time 3h50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

14 lbs turkey, neck and giblets reserved for making stock
3/8 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup water
pan juices, reserved from turkey
4 cups turkey giblet stock
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
fresh sage sprig, garnish
fresh rosemary sprig, garnish
fresh thyme sprig, garnish

Steps:

  • Make turkey giblet stock and herbed bread stuffing.
  • Roast turkey:.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Rinse turkey inside and out and pat dry.
  • Season with salt and pepper inside and out.
  • Loosely fill neck cavity with some of stuffing.
  • Fold neck skin under body and fasten with a small skewer.
  • Loosely fill body cavity with some stuffing and tie drumsticks together with kitchen string.
  • Transfer remaining stuffing to a buttered 3-quart shallow baking dish and chill, covered.
  • Secure wings to body with small skewers if desired for a nicer appearance.
  • Put turkey on a rack set in a flameproof roasting pan.
  • Roast turkey in middle of oven 30 minutes.
  • Melt 1/2 stick butter.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 325°F and pour melted butter over turkey.
  • Roast turkey, basting every 20 minutes, for 3 to 3 1/2 hours more, or until a thermometer inserted in center of stuffing in body cavity registers 165°F (thigh will be about 180°F).
  • Transfer turkey to a heated platter and keep juices in pan.
  • Remove skewers and discard string.
  • Transfer stuffing from cavities to a serving dish and keep warm, covered.
  • Let turkey stand at least 30 minutes and up to 45.
  • Increase temperature to 375°F
  • Stir together chicken broth and water and drizzle over uncooked stuffing in baking dish.
  • Dot stuffing with remaining 2 tablespoons butter and bake in middle of oven 40 minutes while turkey stands; for moist stuffing, bake covered entire time; for less moist stuffing with a slightly crisp top, uncover after 10 minutes.
  • Make gravy:.
  • Skim fat from pan juices and reserve 1/4 cup fat.
  • Add 1 cup giblet stock to roasting pan and deglaze over moderately high heat, scraping up brown bits.
  • Add to remaining 3 cups stock and bring to a simmer.
  • Whisk together reserved fat and flour in a large heavy saucepan and cook roux over moderately low heat, whisking, 3 minutes.
  • Add hot stock to roux in a fast stream, whisking constantly to prevent lumps, and simmer, whisking occasionally, until thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in additional juices from turkey platter and season gravy with salt and pepper.
  • Note:.
  • If you choose not to cook your stuffing inside the bird, your turkey will take less time to roast, only about 2 to 3 hours (thigh should register 170°F).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1362.9, Fat 72.4, SaturatedFat 23.4, Cholesterol 563.1, Sodium 541.2, Carbohydrate 3, Fiber 0.1, Protein 162.9

ROAST TURKEY WITH BREAD STUFFING



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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, roasts, main course

Time 2h45m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 pound turkey liver or chicken liver (about 3)
1 cup parsley leaves
1/2 cup chopped shallots
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 slices good day-old white bread, crusts trimmed
1 15-pound turkey
1 recipe bread stuffing, below
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 500 degrees.
  • Make the stuffing: chop together (by hand or in a small food processor) the butter, liver and parsley; stir in the shallots and season to taste with salt and pepper. Spread half the mixture on 4 of the bread slices; top each with another slice of bread, then spread the remaining mixture on the outsides of the sandwiches. Cut each sandwich into 6 pieces.
  • Rinse the turkey and remove the giblets. Sprinkle the bird with salt and pepper to taste. Loosely pack the turkey cavity with the stuffing, and then tie the legs together to enclose the vent.
  • Place the turkey on a rack in a large roasting pan. Add 1/2 cup water to the bottom of the pan, along with the turkey neck, gizzard and any other trimmings. Place in the oven, legs first.
  • Roast 20 to 30 minutes, or until the top begins to brown, then turn the heat down to 350 degrees. If the bottom dries out, add water to coat the bottom of the pan. Continue to roast, checking every 30 minutes or so; if the top browns too quickly, lay a piece of aluminum foil on it. The turkey is done when an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165 degrees. If, when the turkey is nearly done, the top is not browned enough, turn the heat back up to 425 degrees for the last 20 to 30 minutes of cooking.
  • Remove the turkey from the oven. Take it off the rack, and make sherry reduction gravy (see recipe) while the bird rests for about 20 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 792, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 95 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 1513 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

12 LAYER TURKEY PESTO PANINI BREAD BOWL RECIPE BY TASTY



12 Layer Turkey Pesto Panini Bread Bowl Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, grated parmesan cheese, salt, bread, unsalted butter, mozzarella cheese, tomato, turkey, bacon

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups fresh basil, washed and dried
2 cloves garlic
⅓ cup pine nuts
½ cup olive oil
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 bread, medium round loaf
½ tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
7 slices mozzarella cheese
8 slices tomato
10 slices turkey
8 slices bacon, cooked and chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Make the pesto: In a food processor, combine the basil, garlic, pine nuts, and olive oil. Blend for 30 seconds, or until thick and saucy.
  • Add the Parmesan and salt and blend for another 30 seconds, or until thoroughly combined.
  • Cut the top off the loaf of bread. Use a serrated knife to cut a circle in the center of the bread, then use a large spoon to scoop out the inside. Try to keep bread in one piece.
  • Use a rolling pin to roll the excess bread into one flat piece of bread. Spread melted butter on both side of the rolled out bread and bake for 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Remove the toasted bread from the oven.
  • Assemble the sandwich: Place bread bowl in an oven-safe pan. Spread pesto on the bottom of the inside of the bread bowl, then layer in half of the mozzarella slices, 4 slices of tomatoes, 5 slices of turkey, and 4 chopped slices of bacon.
  • Top with the toasted bread and brush with pesto. Add the remaining bacon, turkey, tomato, and cheese. Finally, spread pesto on the bottom lid of the bread and over the cheese. Place the lid of bread on top of it and then press down with a heavy oven-safe pan.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 822 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 57 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 65 grams, Sugar 2 grams

BARDED TURKEY WITH CORN BREAD STUFFING



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As a newlywed, I didn't know much about roasting a turkey. Then our pastor, an excellent cook, told me about barding - placing or tying bacon on the turkey to prevent drying during roasting. The fat bastes the turkey while it cooks, keeping it moist and adding flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h50m

Yield 16 servings (12 cups stuffing).

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 pound bulk pork sausage
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 package (14 ounces) crushed corn bread stuffing
2 medium apples, peeled and chopped
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 to 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2-1/2 to 3 cups chicken broth
1 turkey (16 pounds)
1 pound sliced bacon, divided

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a large bowl; add the stuffing, apples, raisins, butter, poultry seasoning and pepper flakes. Add broth; toss to combine., Just before baking, loosely stuff turkey. Skewer turkey openings; tie drumsticks together. Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Place several bacon strips over the turkey. , Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1 hour; replace bacon with new bacon strips (discard cooked bacon or save for another use). Bake 3-1/2 to 4 hours longer or until a thermometer reads 165° when inserted in center of stuffing and the thigh reaches at least 170°, replacing bacon each hour and 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. Remove bacon strips before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

ROAST TURKEY WITH CORN BREAD AND KALE STUFFING AND PAPRIKA GRAVY



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Categories     Onion     turkey     Bake     Thanksgiving     Kale     Fall     Gourmet

Yield Serves 8 with leftovers

Number Of Ingredients 16

For the stuffing
2 large onions, chopped (about 4 cups)
4 ribs of celery, chopped
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large bunch of kale, stems discarded and the leaves rinsed well and chopped (about 10 cups)
about 4 cups corn bread for stuffing or packaged corn bread stuffing
1 tablespoon crumbled dried sage
a 12- to 14-pound turkey, the neck and giblets (excluding the liver) reserved for making turkey giblet stock
12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup turkey giblet stock or chicken broth
For the gravy
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika, or to taste
4 cups turkey giblet stock or chicken broth
fresh kale leaves for garnish
paprika peppers (available at specialty produce markets) or drained bottled cherry peppers for garnish

Steps:

  • Make the stuffing:
  • In a large skillet cook the onions and the celery with salt and pepper to taste in butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until the vegetables are softened. Add the kale in batches, stirring until each batch is wilted, and cook the mixture until the kale is bright green. In a bowl combine the mixture with the corn bread, stir in the sage and salt and pepper to taste, and toss the stuffing gently until it is combined well. Let the stuffing cool. The stuffing may be made 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled. (To prevent bacterial growth, do not stuff the turkey in advance.)
  • Rinse the turkey inside and out, pat it dry, and season it with salt and pepper. Pack the neck cavity loosely with some of the stuffing, fold the neck skin under the body, and fasten it with a skewer. Pack the body cavity loosely with some of the remaining stuffing and tie the drumsticks together with kitchen string. Transfer the remaining stuffing to a buttered baking dish and reserve it, covered and chilled. Spread the turkey with 1/2 stick of the butter, season it with salt and pepper, and roast it on a rack in a flameproof roasting pan in a preheated 425°F oven for 30 minutes. In a saucepan melt the remaining 1 stick butter and let it cool. Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F., baste the turkey with the pan juices, and drape it with a piece of cheesecloth, soaked in the melted butter. Roast the turkey, lifting the cheesecloth and basting the turkey every 20 minutes, for 2 1/2 to 3 hours more, or until a meat thermometer inserted in the fleshy part of a thigh registers 180°F and the juices run clear when the thigh is pierced with a skewer. During the last hour of roasting bake the reserved stuffing, drizzled with the stock and 1/2 cup of the pan juices and covered loosely. Discard the cheesecloth and the trussing string, transfer the turkey to a heated platter, reserving the juices in the roasting pan, and let it stand, covered loosely with foil, for 25 minutes.
  • Make the gravy:
  • Skim all but 1/3 cup of the fat from the roasting pan, add the flour to the pan, and cook the roux over moderate heat, whisking, for 3 minutes. Add the paprika and cook the mixture for 30 seconds. Add the stock in a stream, whisking, bring the mixture to a boil, whisking, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer the gravy, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes and transfer it to a heated sauceboat.
  • Garnish the turkey with the kale leaves and the paprika leaves.

ROAST TURKEY AND BREAD STUFFING.



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This is my basic roast turkey and stuffing. It's an old fashion recipe but we think it's still the best.

Provided by Sageca

Categories     Whole Turkey

Time 7h

Yield 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 24

1/3 cup butter
1 cup diced celery
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon sage
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon marjoram
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup turkey broth
10 cups bread cubes
turkey giblets, and neck
1 stalk celery (cut up)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
10 cups water
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
turkey pan dripping
1/3 cup easy flow flour
8 cups turkey broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
15 lbs turkey

Steps:

  • Bread Stuffing:.
  • In large saucepan,over medium heat melt butter; cook celery and onions until soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Add salt, poultry seasoning sage, thyme, marjoram and pepper; stir well until thoroughly mixed.
  • Stir in bread cubes and broth; mix together well.
  • Turkey Broth:.
  • In saucepan over high heat, heat to boiling giblets, necks, celery, onion, 1 teaspoon salt and water and chicken bouillon powder. Reduce heat to low; cover; simmer 1 hour until giblets are tender.
  • Drain, reserving broth.
  • Turkey:.
  • Preheat oven 325°F.
  • Rinse bird with running cold water; drain well.
  • Spoon some stuffing lightly into neck cavity (do not pack).
  • Fold neck skin over and fasten with skewers. With bird breast side up, lift wings up toward neck, then fold under back of bird, so they stay flat and keep neck skin in place.
  • Spoon remaining stuffing lightly into body cavity; don't pack; place the remainder in a casserole and microwave for 15 minutes.
  • Fold skin lightly over opening; skewer closed.
  • Tie legs and wings with string, or push drumsticks under band of skin or use stuffing clamp.
  • On rack in open roasting pan, place bird breast side up.
  • Brush skin lightly with salad oil.
  • Cover loosely with foil.
  • Roast at 325°F for 4 1/2 to 5 hours.
  • Check doneness during last 30 minutes. Toward end of roasting, remove foil.
  • When turkey is done, remove rack from pan.
  • Use a spoon to remove stuffing from turkey; place in a serving bowl. Mix together with stuffing you cooked earlier in the microwave.
  • Cover turkey and let stand 15 to 20 minutes before carving.
  • Gravy:.
  • Bring turkey dripping to a boil.
  • Whisk in flour.
  • Gradually whisk in reserved broth to roasting pan; stir until brown bits are loosened. Add salt and pepper.
  • Add water if necessary.
  • You might find it easier to make your gravy in another saucepan.
  • Carve turkey and serve with stuffing and gravy.
  • Tip;.
  • I often make my stuffing a day or 2 ahead and refrigerate it until I am ready for it. At that time I use chicken broth instead of turkey broth to make it.
  • For Thanksgiving I use my fresh herbs to the stuffing and triple the amount.

ROAST TURKEY WITH CORN BREAD, APPLE AND RAISIN STUFFING



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Categories     turkey     Bake

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 20-22 lb turkey, neck heart and gizzrd reserved for giblet stock
Corn bread, aple and raisin stuffing
5 tbls butter room temperature
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp dried rubbed sage
4 cups canned low salt chicken broth
GRAVY
Giblet stock
3 cups canned low salt chicken broth
6 Tbl flour
Chopped turkey neck meat, hearts and gizzard reserved from giblet stock
1 tbl minced fresh thyme

Steps:

  • FOR TURKEY: Preheat oven to 375. Rinse turkey inside out and pat dry with paper towels. Stuff main cavity and neck cavity loosely with stuffing, close cavities with skewers. Place turkey on rack in large roasting pan. Tie legs together to hold shape. Mix butter and herbs in bowl. Rub all over turkey. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour 2 cups broth into roasting pan. Roast turkey 1 1/2 hours, basting occasionally with pan juices. Reduce heat to 350. Add 2 cups broth to pan. Tent turkey with foil. Continue roasting until thermometer inserted into innermost part of thigh registers 180, basting turkey with pan juices every 30 minutes, about 3 1/2 hours. Transfer turkey to platter. Tent with foil while preparing gravy. FOR GRAVY: Using wooden spoon, scrape any browned bits in roasting pan to loosen. Pour pan juices with bits into large mesuring cup. Spoon off fat from pan juices, reserving 6 tablespoons fat. Mix giblet stock into pan juices; add enough chicken broth to measure 6 cups. Heat reserved 6 tablespoons fat i heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; stir 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in pan juice mixture. Bring to a boil. Mix in chopped neck meat, heart, gizzard and thyme. Boil until slightly thickened, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to sauceboat. Serve with turkey with gravy.

PORTUGUESE TURKEY WITH BREAD STUFFING



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Provided by Isabel Costa

Categories     dinner, roasts, main course

Time 3h20m

Yield 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 12-pound turkeys
Salt to taste
2 bottles dry white wine
8 large cloves garlic
2 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
4 bay leaves
2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
2 teaspoons fresh oregano leaves
Turkey stuffing (see recipe)
Bread crusts to cover cavity opening
1 pound sliced bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Soak turkeys in salted water under refrigeration for 24 hours.
  • Combine wine, garlic, paprika, bay leaves, salt, hot pepper sauce and oregano. Marinate turkeys in this mixture for 24 hours under refrigeration. Turn occasionally.
  • When ready to cook, preheat oven to 450 degrees. Remove turkeys from marinade, reserving marinade. Pack turkeys loosely with stuffing and cover openings of cavities with bread crusts; sew cavities closed. Bake remaining stuffing separately during the last half-hour turkeys are roasting.
  • Wrap turkey wings in foil. Put turkeys into roasting pans and top with pieces of bacon, putting some beneath turkeys as well. Pour reserved marinade over turkeys.
  • Roast turkeys for 30 minutes; reduce heat to 350 degrees and roast turkeys about 2 1/2 hours more. If turkeys get too brown before they are cooked, put aluminum foil over the top. If turkeys are roasted in a single oven, they may need 30 minutes or more of extra roasting time.

PANERA BREAD CAFE'S SIERRA TURKEY SANDWICH



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Make and share this Panera Bread Cafe's Sierra Turkey Sandwich recipe from Food.com.

Provided by aronsinvest

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 20 sandwiches, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups heavy mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup pureed chipotle chile in adobo
3 medium limes, juiced
20 wedges asiago cheese focaccia bread, split
5 lbs smoked turkey breast, sliced thin
2 large sweet onions, sliced very thin
1 lb field greens, washed, dried and chilled

Steps:

  • Blend mayonnaise, sugar, pureed chipotle and lime juice together in a medium bowl. Cover and place in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • For Each Serving: On bottom piece of split foccacia, spread 2 Tbs. of chipotle mayonnaise. Top with 4 oz. turkey and 1 slice onion. Lightly cover with greens. Replace top of foccacia.
  • Yield: 20 sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.6, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 62.1, Sodium 1526.1, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 4, Protein 24.2

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the bread will taste. This is especially true for the turkey, which should be fresh or thawed from frozen.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make the bread tough. Mix it just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place: The dough should rise in a warm place for about an hour, or until it has doubled in size. This will help the bread to be light and fluffy.
  • Bake the bread at a high temperature: The bread should be baked at a high temperature for about 30 minutes, or until it is golden brown. This will help the bread to have a crispy crust.
  • Let the bread cool before slicing: Let the bread cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing. This will help the bread to hold its shape.

Conclusion:

Turkey bread is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover turkey, and it can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its moist texture and flavorful crust, turkey bread is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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