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Turkey Stuffing Bake
Poultry Classics
Prep time:
25 minutesCook time :
51 minutes“Grandma recreated the nostalgic aromas of Thanksgiving throughout the year with this savory turkey casserole. ”
Ingredients
Serves 4
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 10 slices white bread, cubed
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, divided
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 ribs celery, chopped
- 3 cups turkey broth, divided
- 3 tablespoons chopped sage
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 pound deli turkey, 1/4-inch slices 2 cups frozen peas
- 1 (14-ounce) can cranberry sauce (optional)
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a springform pan with nonstick cooking spray. Pour the oil on a baking sheet. Toss the bread cubes in the oil to coat. Bake until dried and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Cool.
2
Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion and celery for 5 minutes, or until transparent. Add the bread cubes to the pan with one cup broth, sage, cranberries, salt and pepper; stir. Cook 3 minutes, or until bread cubes are moist. Transfer about 3/4 of the stuffing into the prepared pan, pressing to make a crust.
3
For the gravy, heat the remaining butter in a medium saucepan, add flour and cook for 1 minute. Add the remaining broth and whisk until thick.
4
Top the stuffing with the turkey and the peas. Place the remaining stuffing over the peas and pour 1 cup of the gravy on top. Bake for 45 minutes, or until heated through.
5
Serve with remaining gravy and cranberry sauce, if desired.
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Grandma's Secret Tip
Grandma's Secret Tip
Use Thanksgiving leftovers to make this casserole. Use the leftover stuffing to make the crust, then add the turkey, any vegetable & even mashed potatoes or yams. Top with more stuffing & serve with gravy.
Stretch Your Dollar
Stretch Your Dollar
Turkey breasts are often on sale. Roast & use half for this recipe, then use the other half for another meal.
Variation
Variation
Make individual portions. Press the stuffing into a muffin tin, add cooked turkey, peas & a little more stuffing. Top with gravy & bake 30 minutes, 350˚F.
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