One Pan Turkey Breast and Stuffing SERVES 8 TO 10
We were after a holiday-worthy turkey and stuffing cooked together in one pan, not just to cut down on dirty dishes but also to create a stuffing packed with savory poultry flavor. For an homage to classic Thanksgiving stuffing, we used a combination of sage, thyme, onion, wine, and chicken broth; hot Italian sausage added deep meaty savoriness. We roasted the turkey breast on top of the stuffing and, when the breast was done, removed it and returned just the stuffing to the oven to create a crisp top that nicely contrasted with the chewy chunks of bread below. For a final holiday flourish, we stirred together a vibrant, bright, and gorgeous sauce with pomegranate seeds and parsley.
Ingredients
TURKEY
1 ½ tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
1 (5- to 7-pound) bone-in turkey breast, trimmed
STUFFING
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 cups chopped onion
1 ¾ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
6 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups chicken broth
1⁄₃ cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons minced fresh sage
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 pounds ciabatta, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 20 cups)
1 pound hot Italian sausage, casings removed
1 ½ cups coarsely chopped fresh parsley
SAUCE
¾ cup chopped fresh parsley
¾ cup pomegranate seeds
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 shallot, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
Directions
1. FOR THE TURKEY: Combine salt, pepper, and thyme in bowl. Place turkey on large plate and pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle all over with salt mixture. Refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
2. FOR THE STUFFING: Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 325 degrees. Spray large heavy- duty roasting pan with vegetable oil spray, then add oil to pan. Heat oil in roasting pan over medium heat until shimmering. Add onion and ¼ teaspoon salt and cook until onion is golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
3. Off heat, stir in broth, wine, sage, thyme, pepper flakes, and remaining 1½ teaspoons salt, scraping up any browned bits. Add bread and, using tongs or your hands, toss until bread is evenly coated. Break sausage into ¾-inch chunks and toss with bread mixture to combine.
4. Nestle turkey, skin side up, into stuffing in center of roasting pan. Roast until thickest part of turkey registers 160 degrees, 2¼ to 2¾ hours.
5. FOR THE SAUCE: Meanwhile, combine all ingredients in bowl; set aside.
6. Transfer turkey to carving board, skin side up, and let rest, uncovered, for at least 30 minutes or up to 1 hour.
7. Meanwhile, stir stuffing in roasting pan. Return pan to oven and cook until top of bread looks golden brown and is evenly dry, 10 to 15 minutes.
8. Remove breast meat from bone and slice thin crosswise. Toss parsley with stuffing in roasting pan. Arrange turkey over stuffing in pan. Drizzle with sauce. Serve, passing remaining sauce separately.
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