Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes – Best New Delicious Recipes

No matter if this is your very first occasion of cooking the Thanksgiving meal or even you have made the Thanksgiving dinner for many coming new years, it is time to perfect your skills again with the birdy this season with our collection of delicious Thanksgiving turkey recipes.

The method of cooking the turkey can certainly be overwhelming, in addition to preparing extra side dishes along with desserts. But hey! You do not have to worry at all. Because this collection of all-new thanksgiving turkey recipes will certainly make the procedure breeze and enjoyable.

Best Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes

1. Herbed Roast Turkey Breast – Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 bone-in turkey breast (5 to 6 pounds)
• 5 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 to 2 teaspoons pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
• 1 celery rib, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°.With fingers, carefully loosen the skin from both sides of turkey breast.
2. Combine lemon juice and oil; brush under the skin.
3. Combine the pepper, rosemary, thyme and garlic salt; rub over turkey.
4. Place onion and celery in a 3-qt. baking dish.
5. Top with turkey breast, skin side up.
6. Pour wine into the dish.
7. Bake, uncovered, 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 170°. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.)
8. Cover and let stand 15 minutes before carving.

Recipe source: Taste Of Home

 

2. Turkey Lattice Pie – Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

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Ingredients

• 3 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls
• 4 cups cubed cooked turkey
• 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Swiss cheese
• 3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
• 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
• 1-1/3 cups whole milk
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Dash pepper
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. Unroll 2 tubes of crescent roll dough; separate into rectangles.
3. Place rectangles in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan.
4. Press onto the bottom and 1/4 in. up the sides of pan to form a crust, sealing seams and perforations.
5. Bake 5-7 minutes or until light golden brown.
6. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine turkey, cheese, broccoli, soup, milk, mustard, onion, salt, and pepper.
7. Spoon over crust.
8. Unroll remaining dough; divide into rectangles.
9. Seal perforations.
10. Cut each rectangle into four 1-in. strips.
11. Using strips, make a lattice design on top of turkey mixture.
12. Brush with egg.
13. Bake 17-22 minutes longer or until top crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly.

Recipe source: Taste of home

 

3. Apple-Sage Roasted Turkey – Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup apple cider or juice
• 1/2 cup apple jelly
• 1/3 cup butter, cubed

TURKEY:

• 1/3 cup minced fresh sage
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)
• 2 tablespoons apple cider or juice
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1-1/2 teaspoons pepper
• 2 large apples, cut into wedges
• 1 large onion, cut into wedges
• 8 fresh sage leaves

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°.
2. In a small saucepan, combine apple cider, jelly, and butter.
3. Cook and stir until butter is melted.
4. Remove from heat and set aside.
5. In a small bowl, combine minced sage and butter.
6. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from the turkey breast; rub butter mixture under the skin.
7. Brush turkey with apple cider.
8. Sprinkle salt and pepper over turkey and inside the cavity.
9. Place apples, onion and sage leaves inside the cavity.
10. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together.
11. Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan.
12. Bake, uncovered, 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh reads 170°-175°, occasionally basting with cider mixture.
13. Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.
14. Cover and let stand 20 minutes before slicing.
15. Freeze option: Place sliced turkey in freezer containers; top with any cooking juices. Cool and freeze.
16. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight.
17. Heat through in a covered saucepan, gently stirring and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

Recipe source: Taste of home

 

4. Pressure Cooker Italian Turkey Breast – Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

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Ingredients

• 1 pound carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 medium onions, cut into wedges
• 3 celery ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
• 1 bone-in turkey breast (6 to 7 pounds), thawed and skin removed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Place vegetables and broth in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker.
2. Brush turkey with oil; sprinkle with seasonings.
3. Place over vegetables.
4. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve.
5. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 25 minutes.
6. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure.
7. A thermometer inserted in turkey breast should read at least 170°.
8. Remove turkey from pressure cooker; tent with foil.
9. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Recipe source: Taste of home

 

5. Grilled Huli Huli Turkey Drumsticks – Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

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Ingredients

• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 3/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1/3 cup sherry or chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 6 turkey drumsticks (1-1/2 pounds each)
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped

Directions

1. Mix the first 6 ingredients.
2. Reserve 1-1/3 cups for basting; cover and refrigerate.
3. Pour remaining marinade into a large baking dish.
4. Add drumsticks and turn to coat.
5. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
6. Drain turkey, discarding marinade.
7. Place turkey on greased grill rack.
8. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat, 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 175°.
9. Turn drumsticks occasionally throughout cooking.
10. Baste often with reserved marinade during the last 10 minutes.
11. Let stand 15 minutes; garnish with green onions.

Recipe source: Taste of home

 

6. Herb-Glazed Turkey – Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

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Ingredients:

• 1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1-1/4 teaspoons pepper, divided
• 1 cup honey
• 1 cup of corn syrup
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
• 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 1 teaspoon dried basil

Directions

1. Brush turkey with oil; tie the drumsticks together.
2. Place turkey breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan.
3. Combine the thyme, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper; sprinkle evenly over turkey.
4. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 2 hours.
5. In a small bowl, combine honey, corn syrup, butter, rosemary, sage, basil, and the remaining salt and pepper.
6. Brush over turkey.
7. Bake until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh reads 170°-175°, about 90 minutes longer, frequently basting with pan drippings.
8. Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.
9. Remove from oven.
10. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes before carving.

Recipe source: Taste of home

 

7. Creamy Turkey Casserole – Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

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Ingredients

• 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
• 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
• 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of onion soup, undiluted
• 5 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 3-1/2 to 4 cups shredded cooked turkey
• 1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli florets or cuts, thawed
• 1-1/2 cups cooked white rice
• 1-1/2 cups cooked wild rice
• 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 1 jar (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
• 1-1/2 to 2 cups salad croutons

Directions

1. Combine the soups, cheese, and mayonnaise.
2. Stir in the turkey, broccoli, rice, water chestnuts and mushrooms.
3. Transfer to a greased 13×9-in. baking dish.
4. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes; stir.
5. Sprinkle with croutons.
6. Bake until bubbly, 8-12 minutes longer.

Recipe source: Taste of home

 

8. Spiced & Grilled Turkey – Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

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Ingredients

• 2 quarts water
• 1 cup paprika
• 1 cup chili powder
• 2 packages (3 ounces each) crab boil in a bag
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 medium onions, quartered, divided
• 2 tablespoons dried rosemary, crushed
• 2 tablespoons dried thyme
• 10 garlic cloves, peeled and halved, divided
• 2 quarts cold water
• 2 turkey-sized oven roasting bags
• 1 turkey (10 to 12 pounds)
• 1/4 cup olive oil

RUB:

• 3 tablespoons paprika
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin

Directions

1. In a stockpot, combine water, paprika, chili powder, crab boil in a bag, brown sugar, half of the onions rosemary, thyme and half of the garlic.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Cook and stir 5 minutes.
4. Remove from heat.
5. Add cold water to cool the brine to room temperature.
6. Place one oven roasting bag inside the other.
7. Place turkey inside both bags; pour in cooled brine.
8. Seal bags, pressing out as much air as possible; turn to coat turkey.
9. Place in a shallow roasting pan. Refrigerate 18-24 hours, turning occasionally.
10. Remove turkey from brine, reserving brine in a bag; rinse turkey and pat dry.
11. Place remaining onion and garlic in turkey cavity.
12. Drizzle oil over turkey.
13. Mix rub ingredients; rub over skin.
14. Prepare grill for indirect heat, placing a 13×9-in. disposable foil pan over coals.
15. Carefully pour reserved brine into a pan.
16. Place turkey over the pan on a rack, breast side up.
17. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat 1 hour.
18. Tent turkey with foil; grill until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh reads 170-175°, 1-1/2 to 2 hours longer.
19. Cover and let stand 20 minutes before carving.

Recipe source: Taste of home

 

9. Honey Citrus Glazed Turkey – Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
• 1 turkey (12 to 14 pounds)
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

GRAVY:

• 1 to 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°.
2. In a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients until blended.
3. Reserve half of the mixture for brushing over turkey; refrigerate until needed.
4. Place turkey on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up.
5. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together.
6. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from turkey breast; drizzle remaining butter mixture under the skin.
7. Secure skin to underside of breasts with toothpicks.
8. Sprinkle outside of turkey with salt and pepper.
9. Add 1-1/2 cups broth to the bottom of the roasting pan.
10. Roast turkey, uncovered, 30 minutes. Cover loosely with foil; roast 1-1/2 hours longer.
11. Remove turkey from oven.
12. Warm reserved butter mixture until butter is melted; brush over turkey.
13. Continue roasting turkey, loosely covered, 1 to 1-3/4 hours or until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh reads 170°-175°.
14. Remove turkey to a serving platter.
15. Let stand 20 minutes before carving.
16. For gravy, pour drippings and loosen browned bits from the bottom of roasting pan into a large measuring cup.
17. Skim fat, reserving 1/4 cup.
18. Add enough broth to the drippings to measure 3 cups.
19. In a saucepan, mix reserved fat and flour until smooth; gradually whisk in broth mixture.
20. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
21. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
22. Serve with turkey.

Recipe source: Taste of home

 

10. Thanksgiving Stuffed Shells – Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

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Ingredients

• 24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
• 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup cubed cooked turkey
• 1 cup cooked stuffing
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, optional
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup turkey gravy, warmed

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Cook shells according to package directions for al dente.
3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix mozzarella cheese, turkey, stuffing and green onions.
4. In a small bowl, stir sweet potatoes and, if desired, mix in chili powder.
5. Drain shells; fill each with 2 tablespoons stuffing mixture and 2 teaspoons sweet potato mixture.
6. Arrange in a greased 11×7-in. baking dish; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
7. Bake, covered, 15-20 minutes or until heated through.
8. Serve with gravy.

Recipe source: Taste of home

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11. Citrus & Herb Roasted Turkey Breast – Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

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Ingredients

• 4 cups of water
• 3/4 cup kosher salt
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 medium lemons, quartered
• 6 fresh rosemary sprigs
• 6 fresh thyme sprigs
• 8 garlic cloves, halved
• 1 tablespoon coarsely ground pepper
• 2 cups cold apple juice
• 2 cups cold orange juice
• 2 large oven roasting bags
• 1 bone-in turkey breast (5 to 6 pounds)
• HERB BUTTER:
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
• 1-1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
• SEASONED SALT BUTTER:
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt

Directions

1. In a 6-qt. stockpot, combine the first eight ingredients.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Remove from heat.
4. Add cold juices to brine; cool to room temperature.
5. Place one oven roasting bag inside the other.
6. Place turkey breast inside both bags; pour in cooled brine.
7. Seal bags, pressing out as much air as possible, and turn to coat.
8. Place in a roasting pan.
9. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
10. In a small bowl, beat herb butter ingredients until blended.
11. Remove turkey from brine; rinse and pat dry.
12. Discard brine.
13. Place turkey on a rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan.
14. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from turkey breast; rub herb butter under the skin.
15. Secure skin to underside of the breast with toothpicks.
16. Refrigerate, covered, 18-24 hours.
17. Preheat oven to 425°.
18. In a small bowl, mix butter and seasoned salt; brush over outside of turkey.
19. Roast 15 minutes.
20. Reduce oven setting to 325°.
21. Roast 1-3/4-2-1/4 hours longer or until a thermometer reads 170°. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.)
22. Remove turkey from oven; tent with foil.
23. Let stand 15 minutes before carving.

Recipe source: Taste of home

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12. Turkey-Stuffed Acorn Squash – Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

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Ingredients

• 2 medium acorn squash (about 1-1/2 pounds each)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cups cubed cooked turkey
• 2 cups cooked stuffing
• 1/2 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
• 1/3 cup white wine or chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Cut each squash lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds.
3. Using a sharp knife, cut a thin slice from bottom of each half to allow them to lie flat.
4. Place in a shallow roasting pan, hollow side down; add 1/4 in. of hot water.
5. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, place onion in a large microwave-safe bowl; microwave, covered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until tender.
7. Stir in turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and wine.
8. Carefully remove squash from roasting pan; drain water.
9. Return squash to the pan, hollow side up; sprinkle with salt.
10. Spoon turkey mixture into squash cavities.
11. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes longer or until heated through and squash is easily pierced with a fork.

Recipe source: Taste of home

 

13. Slow Cooker Turkey Breast with Gravy – Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

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Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 3 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
• 1 bone-in turkey breast (6 to 7 pounds), skin removed
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup water

Directions

1. Mix first five ingredients in a small bowl.
2. Place vegetables in a 6- or 7-qt. slow cooker; top with turkey.
3. Rub turkey with seasoning mixture.
4. Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted in turkey reads at least 170°, 5-6 hours.
5. Remove from slow cooker; let stand, covered, 15 minutes before slicing.
6. Meanwhile, strain cooking juices into a small saucepan.
7. Mix flour and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices.
8. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes.
9. Serve with turkey.

Recipe source: Taste of home

 

14. Fruit-Glazed Roast Turkey – Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

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Ingredients

• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
• 1/4 cup fresh raspberries
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Place the first 10 ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended.
3. Place turkey on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up.
4. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together.
5. Roast, uncovered, 1 hour.
6. Reduce oven setting to 325°.
7. Brush turkey with half of the glaze.
8. Roast 1-1/2 to 2 hours longer or until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh reads 170°-175°, brushing turkey with remaining glaze during the last 45 minutes. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.)
9. Remove turkey from oven; tent with foil.
10. Let stand 20 minutes before carving.

Recipe source: Taste of home

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15. Turkey in a Pot – Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

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Ingredients

• 1 boneless turkey breast (3 to 4 pounds), halved
• 1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1/4 teaspoon browning sauce, optional

Directions

1. Place the turkey skin side up in a 5-qt. slow cooker.
2. Combine the cranberry sauce, sugar, apple juice, vinegar, garlic, mustard, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice; pour over turkey.
3. Cover and cook on low until a thermometer reads 170°, 3-1/2 to 4-1/2- hours.
4. Remove turkey to a cutting board; keep warm.
5. Strain cooking juices.
6. In a saucepan, combine flour and water until smooth; gradually stir in strained juices.
7. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
8. Stir in browning sauce if desired.
9. Serve with sliced turkey.

Recipe source: Taste of home