Imagine a large, golden brown turkey taking center stage on a rustic wooden platter, its skin glistening with a tangy cranberry glaze. Surrounding it is a wondefully aromatic cornbread stuffing dotted with colorful cranberries and fresh herbs. Garnish with sprigs of rosemary and thyme and a few extra cranberries around the platter for some holiday flair. The contrasting play of cranberry’s vibrant red and the turkey’s golden brown makes for a stunning spectacle.

Glazed Turkey & Cranberry Cornbread Stuffing

Name: Glazed Turkey & Cranberry Cornbread Stuffing
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 300 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: whole turkey, 1 thawed; fresh or frozen cranberries, 2 cups none; orange juice, 1 cup none; cornbread, 8 cups cubed; celery, 1 cup diced; onion, 1 cup diced; fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley), 1 cup chopped; chicken broth, 2 cups none; butter, 1/2 cup none; salt, to taste none; pepper, to taste none

Category Main Course

Prep 60 minutes

Cook 240 minutes

Style American

Technique Roasting

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: November 23, 2023

This dish takes the classic American Thanksgiving fare and elevates it with an exquisite twist of cranberry glazed turkey and cornbread stuffing. Centered around a juicy, tender turkey, lovingly glazed in a tangy-sweet cranberry sauce, it’s paired with fluffy, savory cornbread stuffing with a medley of fresh herbs, aromatic vegetables and cranberries. It’s a feast sure to please your taste buds and capture everyone’s Instagram feeds!

Ingredients (for 8)

Whole turkey - 1 - thawed
Fresh or frozen cranberries - 2 cups - none
Orange juice - 1 cup - none
Cornbread - 8 cups - cubed
Celery - 1 cup - diced
Onion - 1 cup - diced
Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley) - 1 cup - chopped
Chicken broth - 2 cups - none
Butter - 1/2 cup - none
Salt - to taste - none
Pepper - to taste - none

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🌡️🕰️

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Step 2 - 🦃🧂🌶️

Season the thawed whole turkey inside and out with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 3 - 🦃👆🍳

Place the seasoned turkey breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan.
Step 4 - 🍒🥤🥄

In a saucepan, combine 2 cups of cranberries, 1 cup of orange juice, and 1/4 cup of butter. Simmer until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens.
Step 5 - 🦃🖌️🍒

Brush part of the cranberry glaze over the turkey.
Step 6 - 🦃🔥🍒

Roast the glazed turkey in the preheated oven for about 3 hours, basting every 30 minutes with the cranberry glaze.
Step 7 - 🥗🌿🍳

While the turkey is cooking, melt the remaining butter in a skillet. Add 1 cup of diced celery, 1 cup of diced onion, and 1 cup of chopped herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley). Cook until the onions are translucent.
Step 8 - 🍞🥗🥣

In a large bowl, combine 8 cups of cubed cornbread, the cooked vegetables, and 2 cups of chicken broth. Toss to mix.
Step 9 - 🥗🍳🔥

Place the stuffing in a baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
Step 10 - 🦃🌡️✅

Make sure the turkey is fully cooked by checking that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (70°C).
Step 11 - 🦃😴🔪

Allow the cooked turkey to rest for 20 minutes before carving. Serve it with the cornbread stuffing on the side.

Additional

Feeling adventurous? Mix some pecans or dried fruit into the stuffing for extra texture. Kids can help by mixing the cornbread stuffing ingredients. Also, note that turkey preparation time varies - remember to thaw the turkey ahead!