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Sarasota's Thanksgiving Dinner Bake Recipe

Sarasota's Thanksgiving Dinner Bake Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 lbs turkey breast tenderloins (usually 2 breasts)
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cayene red pepper
1 tsp olive oil
salt
pepper
4 cups savory turkey stuffing mix (savory herb or chicken will also work just fine, stove top or pepperidge farm works great)
4 slices bacon, diced
1 cup onion, diced (2 medium onions)
1 1/2 cups chicken broth or 1 1/2 cups stock
1 cup cremini mushroom, sliced
1 (10 oz) box butternut squash (frozen
1 (15 oz) can cranberry sauce , not the jelly
8 oz turkey gravy (now you can use any brand you like. i have found jar sizes from 7 or to 15, use which brand looks be)

Directions:

Stuffing Layer - In a medium NON stick skillet on medium heat, add the bacon and start to render down. Cook just a minute until it gives off some drippings and then add the onion and mushrooms and cook about 3 minutes. You want the bacon to be mostly done and the onion and mushrooms to slightly soften. Remove to the side while you make the stuffing.
Stuffing - In a large bowl, add the stuffing mix, chicken broth and add in the mushrooms, onions and bacon.
Casserole - Spread the stuffing and vegetables in a 13x9 casserole dish sprayed with Pam or a non stick spray.
Turkey - No hopefully you removed the turkey to let it come to room temperature Never cook or bake any meat that has a chill. In a small bowl or dish add the thyme, salt, pepper, garlic, red pepper and rub over the turkey which you have brushed with olive oil.
Casserole Layers 2 and 3 - Top the stuffing mixture with the thawed squash mixture, just spread on top. Then top the squash with spoons of the cranberry sauce and lightly spread over the squash. Then top everything with the turkey and slightly press down into the casserole.
Bake - Cover with foil and bake on 350 for about 45 minutes. Then uncover and then add the turkey gravy on top of the turkey breasts and cook another 15-20 minutes until bubbly.
Serving - If you have extra turkey gravy you can heat up and serve as a garnish. I usually use about 1/2 on the turkey in the casserole and 1/2 left as the garnish. Remove the turkey breasts, thin slice on a angle and then replace back over the casserole to serve. Then everyone can just help themselves.
Turkey, stuffing, fresh vegetables, cranberry sauce, gravy, which is all the Turkey Day Favorites. This is just a great casserole. I won't admit that it is quick, but it is easy. Pretty much store bought ingredients. You do need to slice a onion but I think you could handle that. It feeds 6 and it is a hearty comfort food meal, and while it cooks it gives you time to make a nice salad or enjoy your family.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	245.98 Kcal (1030 kJ)
Calories from fat	66.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.43g	11%
Cholesterol	50.48mg	17%
Sodium	1724.18mg	72%
Potassium	287.18mg	6%
Total Carbs	22.63g	8%
Sugars	4.53g	18%
Dietary Fiber	0.42g	2%
Protein	21.27g	43%
Vitamin C	4.7mg	8%
Iron	99mg	550%
Calcium	58.4mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	81.83 Kcal (343 kJ)
Calories from fat	22.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.47g	11%
Cholesterol	16.79mg	17%
Sodium	573.56mg	72%
Potassium	95.53mg	6%
Total Carbs	7.53g	8%
Sugars	1.51g	18%
Dietary Fiber	0.14g	2%
Protein	7.08g	43%
Vitamin C	1.6mg	8%
Iron	32.9mg	550%
Calcium	19.4mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

5.5

Points
6

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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