**Roasted Turkey Breast with Cranberry Onion Gravy: A Thanksgiving Feast for All Occasions**
Gather your friends and family around the table for a memorable Thanksgiving feast centered around this succulent roasted turkey breast, expertly seasoned with aromatic herbs and roasted to tender perfection. Alongside the delectable turkey, tantalize your taste buds with a symphony of flavors from the accompanying recipes: tangy cranberry onion gravy, fluffy mashed potatoes, a medley of roasted vegetables, and a sweet and savory stuffing. Prepare to indulge in a culinary journey that encapsulates the essence of Thanksgiving, leaving you with cherished memories and a satisfied palate.
**Recipes Included:**
* **Roasted Turkey Breast:** Discover the art of roasting a succulent turkey breast, seasoned with a delightful blend of herbs and spices, resulting in a tender and flavorful centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table.
* **Cranberry Onion Gravy:** Elevate your turkey with a rich and flavorful cranberry onion gravy, made with fresh cranberries, sautéed onions, and a hint of sweetness. This tangy and aromatic gravy will complement the turkey perfectly.
* **Fluffy Mashed Potatoes:** Indulge in a classic side dish with these creamy and fluffy mashed potatoes, prepared with tender potatoes, butter, and milk. Serve them as a comforting accompaniment to the roasted turkey and gravy.
* **Roasted Vegetables:** Create a vibrant and colorful array of roasted vegetables, featuring tender carrots, crisp broccoli florets, and earthy Brussels sprouts. Tossed in olive oil, herbs, and spices, these roasted vegetables add a healthy and flavorful element to the Thanksgiving feast.
* **Sweet and Savory Stuffing:** Experience a delightful harmony of flavors with this sweet and savory stuffing, made with a combination of bread cubes, celery, onions, apples, and herbs. Baked until golden brown, this stuffing is the perfect complement to the roasted turkey, absorbing the delicious juices and aromas.
CRANBERRY TURKEY BREAST WITH GRAVY
This is wonderful served for a main holiday meal, because it's so convenient. The turkey turns out tender and moist. You can use extra slow cookers to prepare side dishes such as homemade stuffing.-Shirley Welch, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 5h15m
Yield 12 servings (3 cups gravy).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place turkey in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, orange juice, onion soup mix, salt and pepper; pour over turkey. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until tender., Remove turkey to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with turkey.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 40g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SLOW-COOKER TURKEY BREAST WITH CRANBERRY-ONION GRAVY
Maybe the easiest turkey you'll ever make! The results are moist and tangy.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 7h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Remove and discard skin from turkey breast; place turkey in 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.
- In small bowl, mix cranberry sauce, soup mix, mustard and salt until well blended; pour over turkey.
- Cover; cook on Low setting 6 to 7 hours or until meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion of turkey breast reads 170°F.
- About 15 minutes before serving, remove turkey from slow cooker; place on cutting board and cover to keep warm. Place fine strainer over 3-quart saucepan. Carefully pour cooking juices from slow cooker through strainer into saucepan.
- In small bowl, blend water and cornstarch until smooth; stir into strained liquid in saucepan. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring constantly; boil 1 minute.
- Cut turkey into slices; arrange on serving platter. Spoon about 1/2 cup gravy over turkey. Serve with remaining gravy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1/8 of Recipe, Sodium 570 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g
SLOW COOKER CRANBERRY TURKEY BREAST
Got the recipe from my retired neighbor, and the taste is wonderful The second-day leftovers can be layered with mashed potatoes/whatever, turkey slices, any cooked veggie with some of the remaining sauce on top and re-heated. You could use a larger slow cooker and double the recipe easily for company. Great with a boneless breast or rolled white and dark meat turkey.
Provided by Verna Schroter
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Breasts
Time 7h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place the cranberry sauce in a bowl, and mash. Mix in the onion soup mix and orange juice together until the mixture is well combined.
- Spray the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray, and place the turkey breast into the cooker. Pour the sauce ingredients over the turkey breast. Set the cooker on Low, and cook until the turkey breast is very tender, about 7 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 163.9 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 60 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 536.9 mg, Sugar 30.3 g
SLOW-COOKER TURKEY BREAST WITH CRANBERRY GRAVY
I created this dish when I was craving Thanksgiving dinner, and it was still over a month away. You get all the bells and whistles of Thanksgiving dinner in no time, Add a vegetable, some mashed potatoes and you're ready to eat. -Cynthia Gerken, Naples, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h25m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place turkey in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add thyme and dot with butter. Combine cranberry sauce, cider, stock, soup mix, syrup and Worcestershire; pour over turkey. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until a thermometer inserted in turkey reads at least 165°). Remove turkey and keep warm., Transfer cooking juices to a large saucepan; discard thyme sprigs. Combine the flour and water until smooth. Bring cranberry mixture to a boil; gradually stir in flour mixture until smooth. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Slice turkey; serve with cranberry sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 537mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein.
HERB ROASTED TURKEY WITH CRANBERRY GRAVY
Enjoy this herb roasted turkey basted with Progresso® chicken broth for your holiday dinner. Cranberry-sage gravy provides a special, tasty new twist your guests will love.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 2h45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Wash turkey, inside and out and dry well. Coat inside and out with oil. Season turkey on the outside with salt and pepper, pressing it in to adhere. Place 2 rosemary sprigs, 1 thyme sprig, 1 sage sprig, 1 oregano sprig and the lemon halves in turkey cavity. In bottom of large roasting pan, place a cooling or roasting rack. Place seasoned turkey on rack and arrange carrots, celery and the remaining herbs on the bottom of the pan around turkey. Pour 1 carton broth and 4 cups water over vegetables and herbs.
- Roast uncovered 2 to 2 1/2 hours, basting with pan broth every 30 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer (inserted deep into the thigh but away from the bone) reads at least 165°F. Remove turkey from pan and allow to rest 15 minutes before carving. Strain and reserve pan juices; discard vegetables.
- Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat cranberries, 1 cup water and the sugar to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until cranberries are tender; cool about 5 minutes. In blender, puree cranberries with 2 teaspoons sage until smooth; set aside.
- While turkey is resting, make cranberry gravy. In 3-quart heavy saucepan, cook flour and butter over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, just until a blond roux forms. Add reserved pan juices, 1 carton broth and the pureed cranberries; heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until thickened and ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 630, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 250 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 70 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1040 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 1/2 g
Tips:
- Choose a turkey breast that is free of skin and bones. This will make it easier to cook and carve.
- Season the turkey breast generously with salt and pepper. This will help to enhance the flavor of the meat.
- Roast the turkey breast in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Transfer the turkey breast to a serving platter and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
- Make the cranberry onion gravy while the turkey breast is roasting. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Serve the turkey breast with the cranberry onion gravy, mashed potatoes, and green beans.
Conclusion:
This recipe for turkey breast with cranberry onion gravy is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a holiday meal. The turkey breast is roasted to perfection and the cranberry onion gravy is rich and flavorful. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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