Turkey and Stuffing Casserole for Two
Description
If you're planning on cooking just for two this Thanksgiving, skip the large turkey and use a boneless turkey breast instead and this turkey and stuffing casserole recipe.
Ingredients
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16 slices white bread
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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1 large yellow onion, chopped
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4 stalks celery, chopped, or more to taste
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1 1/2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 cup chicken broth, or as needed
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1 (2 pound) boneless turkey breast
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2 tablespoons salted butter, cubed
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2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Generously coat a 2 1/2-quart baking dish with butter. Place bread on baking sheets.
2
Toast bread in the preheated oven until golden brown, flipping halfway through cooking time, about 15 minutes total.
3
While bread is toasting, melt 2 tablespoons butter in olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Saute onion and celery until soft and slightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
4
Cube toast and put in a large mixing bowl with sauteed vegetables. Season with poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add enough chicken broth to mash mixture together and form a moist, but not wet stuffing. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish.
5
Rinse turkey under cold water and pat dry. Lay turkey breast, skin-side up, on top on stuffing mixture. Slip cubes of butter under the skin and pour melted butter over top. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Tent with aluminum foil.
6
Bake in the preheated oven for 2 1/2 hours. Remove foil and continue to bake until turkey is no longer pink in the center, juices run clear, and skin browns, about 30 minutes more. Transfer turkey to a plate and let stand 10 minutes before slicing.