Best 11 Roasted Turkey Breast With Corn Bread Sage Stuffing And Brandy Gravy Recipes

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Roasted turkey breast is a flavorful and juicy dish that is a perfect centerpiece for any special occasion meal. The combination of succulent turkey, savory cornbread sage stuffing, and rich brandy gravy makes for a truly indulgent and delectable experience. This dish requires careful preparation and attention to detail, but the result is a masterpiece that will surely impress your family and friends. With the right ingredients and a little patience, you can easily create a roasted turkey breast that is perfectly cooked, moist, and bursting with flavor.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

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



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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.

ROAST TURKEY WITH STUFFING AND GRAVY



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 small (8 to 10) pound turkey, thawed, rinsed and giblets removed
4 slices bacon
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup sliced celery
2 cups mushrooms
2 teaspoons celery seed
Butter
Salt and pepper
2 teaspoons ground sage
6 cups plain stuffing croutons, store bought
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup water

Steps:

  • In a non-stick skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon to paper towels to drain. Allow bacon to cool and crumble. Add onions and celery to bacon fat and cook until tender. Stir in mushrooms and cook until golden. Stir in seasonings. Remove skillet from heat and let cool.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Soak 3 cups stuffing croutons in water. Squeeze out water from croutons so that they are moist but not soggy. In a large bowl, combine dry and moist croutons with onion mushroom mixture. Mix in eggs and moisten with water if necessary. Fill cavity of turkey with stuffing. Cover opening of cavity with foil. Tuck wings under turkey. Make a small slit in neck skin and tuck legs through slit to secure. Transfer leftover stuffing to a baking dish, cover with foil and bake alongside turkey. (This may need to be moistened.) Place stuffed turkey in roasting pan. Rub turkey with butter and season. Roast uncovered for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and continue roasting for approximately 3 hours or 15 to 20 minutes per pound. Baste the turkey with its drippings occasionally as it cooks. Turkey is done when pricked with a knife on the thigh the juices run clear. When turkey is done, transfer to a cutting board and cover with foil. Allow turkey to rest so that juices can be reabsorbed. Place roasting pan over medium high heat. Skim off excess fat with a spoon and reserve in a bowl. Add 3 cups hot chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Using a wooden spoon, scrape up brown bits stuck to bottom of pan. In a small dish, combine into a paste 3 tablespoons flour with 3 tablespoons of reserved fat. Whisk flour mixture into simmering gravy. Season with salt and pepper.

ROAST TURKEY BREAST WITH GRAVY



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Here's everything you love about a classic turkey centerpiece scaled down. Roasting just a breast means the turkey cooks more quickly and evenly than a whole bird, is more likely to stay uniformly juicy and gives you wonderful white meat for easy slicing. Serve it with a delicious, speedy gravy made from the pan juices.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

One 6-pound fresh turkey breast, on the bone, patted dry
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 stalk celery, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 small carrot, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 small onions, peeled and quartered
3 cups turkey or chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium store-bought
1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Rub the turkey all over with the butter, including the cavity of the breast. Season generously with salt and pepper. Scatter the vegetables on the bottom of a roasting pan just large enough to hold the turkey. Set the turkey breast-side up in the pan. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the roast registers 160 degrees F, 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
  • Transfer the turkey to a cutting board and tent loosely with foil for 30 minutes. (The breast temperature will continue to rise to 170 degrees F as it rests.)
  • Pour any pan drippings into a fat separator or small bowl. Reserve 3 tablespoons of the fat; discard the rest or the fat. Add the pan juices to the broth. Add the reserved fat to the roasting pan and place on a burner over medium-high heat. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Whisk in the broth and continue to stir. Bring to a boil and cook until thickened, about 3 minutes. Strain the gravy, discarding the vegetables, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Carve the breast and serve with the gravy.

ROAST TURKEY BREAST WITH CORNBREAD & WALNUT STUFFING



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To make this takes all together about 2 hours, including cooking time, so you don't have to get up at the crack of dawn come some holiday morning. A lovely Sunday or company dinner too. From American Bistro Fare with Caprial! New England, French, Mid Atlantic, South

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Breads

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, diced
3 scallions, chopped (or shallots)
3 garlic cloves
3 stalks celery, diced
3/4 cup dry sherry
1 cup French bread, diced
1 1/2 cups cornbread, diced
1/2 cup wild rice, cooked
1/2-1 cup chicken stock
3 eggs
1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped and toasted
2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon fresh sage, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
salt
pepper
1 (4 -5 lb) boneless turkey breast, butterflied (cut almost in half, opened)
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • To prepare stuffing:.
  • Heat butter in a large saute pan over high heat until very hot.
  • Add onion, scallions(or shallots), garlic, and celery, and saute for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add sherry and cook until only about 2 tablespoons of liquid are left, about 3 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  • Meanwhile, place French bread, cornbread, and rice in a large bowl and toss to mix.
  • When onion mixture is room temperature, combine with the bread and rice mix.
  • Add enough chicken stock to moisten the bread well.
  • Add the eggs and mix well.
  • Add the walnuts, thyme, oregano, sage, celery salt, salt and pepper, and mix thoroughly.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • To stuff turkey:.
  • Lay out the turkey breast on a cuttin board.
  • Spread the stuffing evenly on the turkey to 1/2" from the edge.
  • Roll the breast up and tie securely with twine.
  • Heat olive oil in a large saute pan until smoking hot.
  • Put in a baking dish and roast in the oven about 35-45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 155°F.
  • Allow to cool 2-3 minutes before removing the twine and slicing.
  • Place on a pretty serving platter and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 876.8, Fat 36.5, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 308.2, Sodium 412.4, Carbohydrate 31.1, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 3.7, Protein 76

TURKEY WITH CORNBREAD DRESSING



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Nothing gets family hanging around the kitchen like the aroma of a turkey stuffed with savory dressing roasting in the oven. Drizzled with hot gravy, it tastes even better than it smells!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup butter
6 cups cubed day-old cornbread
2 cups fresh bread crumbs
1 tablespoon dried sage
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
1/2 cup egg substitute
1 cup chicken broth
1 turkey (10 to 12 pounds)
Melted butter

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Place in a large bowl with cornbread, crumbs, sage and poultry seasoning. Combine egg substitute and broth; add to cornbread mixture, stirring gently to mix., Just before baking, stuff the body cavity and inside the neck with dressing. Skewer or fasten openings. Tie the drumsticks together. Place on a rack in a roasting pan. Brush with melted butter. Bake at 325° for 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until a thermometer reads 180° for the turkey and 165° for the stuffing. When turkey begins to brown, cover lightly with a tent of aluminum foil. When turkey is done, allow to stand for 20 minutes. Remove all dressing to a serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 663 calories, Fat 25g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 202mg cholesterol, Sodium 845mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 72g protein.

ROASTED SAGE TURKEY WITH VEGETABLE GRAVY



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There's no prep like home-style when roasting the big bird. Instead of sage stuffing with turkey, fill this bird with fresh sage and thyme sprigs for the same delicious flavors. -Beth Jacobson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h40m

Yield 16 servings (3-1/2 cups gravy).

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground sage
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 large onion, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
3 medium carrots, chopped
1-1/4 cups water, divided
3 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3/4 cup white wine
3 fresh sage sprigs
4 fresh thyme sprigs
GRAVY:
1 to 1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or homemade chicken stock
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh sage
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Remove giblets and neck from turkey. Reserve turkey neck; refrigerate, covered, overnight. Place turkey in a 15x10-in. baking pan, breast side up. Secure skin to underside of neck cavity with toothpicks. Mix salt, sage and garlic powder. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together. Pat turkey dry. Rub outside of turkey with salt mixture. Refrigerate turkey, loosely covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 475°. Place onion, celery, carrots and reserved neck in bottom of a broiler pan; add 1/2 cup water. Place broiler pan rack over top; transfer turkey to rack. Rub outside of turkey with oil; sprinkle with pepper. Pour wine and remaining water into turkey cavity; add sage and thyme sprigs., Place turkey in oven, legs facing toward back of oven. Roast, uncovered, 40 minutes., Reduce oven setting to 350°. Cover breast tightly with a double thickness of foil. Roast until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175° (thermometer should not touch bone or fat), 1-1/2 to 2 hours longer., Remove turkey from oven. Let stand, uncovered, 20 minutes before carving. Using a turkey baster, remove liquid from turkey cavity to a large measuring cup. Line a strainer or colander with cheesecloth; place over measuring cup. With a slotted spoon, remove vegetables from bottom of broiler pan, reserving 1-1/4 cups. Discard turkey neck. Strain cooking liquid into measuring cup. Skim fat, reserving 1/4 cup fat. Add enough broth to the cooking liquid to measure 2 cups., In a large saucepan, mix flour and reserved fat until smooth; gradually whisk in broth mixture. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Add half of the reserved vegetables. Puree gravy using an immersion blender; or cool gravy slightly and puree in a blender. Stir in sage, pepper and remaining vegetables; heat through. Serve with turkey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514 calories, Fat 24g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 215mg cholesterol, Sodium 562mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 64g protein.

TURKEY BREAST WITH STUFFING AND GRAVY



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Try this Turkey Breast with Stuffing and Gravy recipe for Thanksgiving. Requiring only 20 minutes of prep time, this easy-to-make Turkey Breast with Stuffing and Gravy recipe can be made and served almost instantly. Pour some hot gravy over your dish and enjoy!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pkg. (6 oz. each) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
1 turkey breast (5 lb.), thawed if frozen
1 Tbsp. oil
1 jar (12 oz. each) HEINZ HomeStyle Roasted Turkey Gravy
1/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425ºF.
  • Prepare stuffing as directed on package; mound in center of 13x9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Place turkey, breast side up, on top of stuffing, covering stuffing completely. Brush turkey with oil.
  • Bake 30 min. Reduce oven temperature to 325ºF. Bake turkey an additional 45 min. to 1 hour or until turkey is done (165ºF). Let stand 10 min. before carving. Meanwhile, heat gravy in small saucepan; stir in sour cream.
  • Serve turkey and stuffing topped with gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 780, Fat 36 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1.5 g, Cholesterol 210 mg, Sodium 1030 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.8427 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 83 g

HERB-SCENTED ROAST TURKEY WITH CORNBREAD STUFFING



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Rosemary, sage and garlic enhance an American Thanksgiving favorite. Served with herb-scented corn bread stuffing, the fragrant flavor is complete!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 5h50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter or margarine
3 medium celery stalks, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
3/4 cup chopped onion
9 cups 1/2-inch cubes cornbread or soft bread
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves, crumbled
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 whole turkey (12 lb), thawed if frozen
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary leaves, crumbled
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried sage leaves, crumbled
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook celery and onion in butter about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender; remove from heat. In large bowl, mix celery mixture and remaining stuffing ingredients until well blended.
  • Stuff turkey just before roasting, not ahead of time. Fill wishbone area lightly with stuffing. Fasten neck skin to back with skewer. Fold wings across back with tips touching. Fill body cavity lightly. (Do not pack--stuffing will expand while cooking.) Tuck drumsticks under band of skin at tail, or tie together with heavy string, then tie to tail.
  • In small bowl, mix rosemary, 1 tablespoon sage, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and the garlic; rub into turkey skin. Place turkey, breast side up, on rack in shallow roasting pan. Brush with 1/4 cup butter. Do not add water. Place meat thermometer in thickest part of inside thigh muscle so thermometer does not touch bone.
  • Roast uncovered 4 to 5 hours, brushing with pan juices every 30 minutes, until thermometer reads 165°F and drumsticks move easily when lifted or twisted. Thermometer placed in center of stuffing should read 165°F.
  • Place foil loosely over turkey when it begins to turns golden. When turkey is two-thirds done, cut band of skin, or remove string or skewer holding legs. When turkey is done, place on warm platter and cover with foil to keep warm. Let stand about 20 minutes for easiest carving. While turkey is standing, prepare Foolproof Gravy if desired.
  • To serve, garnish turkey with fresh herb sprigs, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 595, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 180 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 48 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 920 mg

OVEN-ROASTED TURKEY BREAST



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Easy to make, great for dinner, leftovers and sandwiches. Adapted for our 2-person household from larger recipes for larger families with larger appetites.

Provided by takestu2tango

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Breasts

Time 1h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup butter, softened
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt-free garlic and herb seasoning blend (such as Mrs. Dash®)
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (3 pound) turkey breast with skin
1 teaspoon minced shallot
1 tablespoon butter
1 splash dry white wine
1 cup chicken stock
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons half-and-half

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix 1/4 cup butter, garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic and herb seasoning, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Place turkey breast with skin side up into a roasting pan. Loosen skin with your fingers; brush half the butter mixture over the turkey breast and underneath the skin. Reserve remaining butter mixture. Tent turkey breast loosely with aluminum foil.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour; baste turkey breast with remaining butter mixture. Return to oven and roast until the juices run clear and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast, not touching bone, reads 165 degrees F (65 degrees C), about 30 more minutes. Let turkey breast rest 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
  • While turkey is resting, transfer pan drippings to a skillet. Skim off excess grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon in skillet. Place skillet over low heat; cook and stir shallot in turkey grease until opaque, about 5 minutes. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in skillet with shallot and whisk in white wine, scraping any browned bits of food from skillet. Whisk in chicken stock and flour until smooth. Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly, until thickened. For a creamier, lighter gravy, whisk in half-and-half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 191.3 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 60.3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 313.8 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

ROAST TURKEY WITH CORNBREAD STUFFING



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Make and share this Roast Turkey With Cornbread Stuffing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Breads

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup butter
6 cups cubed day old cornbread
2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon sage
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup chicken broth
1 turkey (10-12 pounds)
melted butter

Steps:

  • In skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until tender.
  • Place in a lg bowl with corn bread, fresh bread crumbs, sage and poultry seasoning.
  • Mix eggs and chicken broth; add to dry mixture, stir gently to mix.
  • Stuff the cavity and neck of turkey.
  • Fasten openings.
  • Tie legs together.
  • Place on rack in roasting pan.
  • Brush with melted butter.
  • Bake at 325* for 4 hours (cover with a foil tent), or until turkey tests done.
  • Let stand for 20 minutes before cutting.

TURKEY WITH CORNBREAD STUFFING



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Absolutely delicious. The fresh corn bread adds so much flavor! Use bacon or ground pork. You can add whatever you like, but this is the way i always make mine. I often add or change things. Enjoy.

Provided by ltjohnson

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Whole Turkey Recipes

Time 5h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 19

¾ cup cornmeal
1 ¼ cups water
1 cup whole wheat flour
⅓ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ pound bacon, or more to taste
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 celery stalk, chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
4 teaspoons poultry seasoning
4 teaspoons dried rubbed sage
4 teaspoons dried oregano
1 (1 pound) loaf rye bread, cubed
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 whole turkey, neck and giblets removed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a pie pan.
  • In a bowl, mix cornmeal and water and allow to stand for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk the whole wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Whisk the egg and vegetable oil into the wet cornmeal; stir the wet ingredients into the flour mixture until just combined and pour into the prepared pie pan.
  • Bake the cornbread in the preheated oven until lightly browned and a knife inserted into the center of the cornbread comes out clean, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
  • Reduce oven heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crisp, about 6 minutes per side; drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble the bacon when cool. Stir the onion, garlic, celery, red bell pepper, poultry seasoning, sage, and oregano into the bacon drippings left in the skillet; cook and stir until the onion is translucent, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove cooled cornbread from the pie pan and cut into small cubes; place into a large bowl and mix in the rye bread cubes. Stir the bacon and cooked vegetables into the stuffing until well combined; drizzle the chicken broth into the dressing, stirring to evenly moisten the bread cubes.
  • Rinse the turkey inside and out and pat dry with paper towels. Place turkey into a large roasting pan with a lid. Fill the body and neck cavities loosely with stuffing, folding the neck skin over the stuffing and securing in place with toothpicks. Place any leftover stuffing onto a large square of aluminum foil and fold and seal the edges to enclose the stuffing. Refrigerate stuffing packet until about 45 minutes before serving time.
  • Place the turkey in the oven, and roast until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 180 degrees F (80 degrees C), 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Remove lid after about 2 1/2 hours to brown skin. Baste occasionally with pan drippings. About 45 minutes before serving, bake the extra stuffing if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1323.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.3 g, Cholesterol 466.3 mg, Fat 60.1 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 158.7 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 808.7 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

Tips:

  • To ensure even cooking, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the turkey breast. The safe internal temperature for cooked poultry is 165°F (74°C).
  • If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can tell if the turkey breast is cooked by checking the juices that run out when you pierce it with a fork. The juices should run clear, not pink.
  • For a crispy skin, brush the turkey breast with melted butter or olive oil before roasting.
  • To make the cornbread stuffing, use a combination of coarse and fine cornmeal for a better texture.
  • Don't overstuff the turkey breast, or it will not cook evenly.
  • For a flavorful gravy, use the pan drippings from the turkey breast.
  • Brandy adds a delicious flavor to the gravy, but you can substitute another type of alcohol, such as white wine or chicken broth, if you prefer.

Conclusion:

This roasted turkey breast with cornbread sage stuffing and brandy gravy is a delicious and festive dish that is perfect for a holiday meal. The turkey breast is juicy and tender, the stuffing is flavorful and moist, and the gravy is rich and flavorful. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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