
A manageable and delicious alternative to a whole turkey, perfect for smaller gatherings. This recipe features a juicy roasted turkey breast, homemade cranberry sauce, and flavorful stuffing.
**Prepare the Turkey:** Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary. Rub the mixture all over the turkey breast.
**Roast the Turkey:** Place the turkey breast in a roasting pan. Pour 1/2 cup of chicken broth in the pan (optional, to prevent burning). Roast for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast registers 165°F (74°C).
**Rest the Turkey:** Remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful turkey.
**Make the Cranberry Sauce:** While the turkey is roasting, prepare the cranberry sauce. In a saucepan, combine cranberries, orange juice, and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened. Let cool slightly.
**Prepare the Stuffing:** Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
**Assemble the Stuffing:** In a large bowl, combine the dried bread cubes, cooked onion and celery mixture, sage, and 1 cup of chicken broth. Toss to combine. Add more broth if needed to moisten the bread. The mixture should be moist but not soggy.
**Bake the Stuffing:** Transfer the stuffing to a greased baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
**Serve:** Slice the rested turkey breast and serve with the homemade cranberry sauce and stuffing.
Nutrition per serving (450g)
For extra flavor, brine the turkey breast for a few hours before roasting.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure the turkey is cooked to a safe internal temperature.
If the turkey breast starts to brown too quickly, tent it with foil.
Add other ingredients to your stuffing to customize it! Try adding sausage, mushrooms, apples, or dried cranberries.
Oven
Large Skillet
Baking Dish
Roasting Pan
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