Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCassis St. Pete20-pound Turkey With Croissant Stuffing Recipe

20-pound Turkey With Croissant Stuffing Recipe

Inspired by Cassis St. Pete
Time4h
Serves12

Served with cranberry marmalade & homemade gravy

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Ingredients

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Turkey

Cranberry Marmalade

Homemade Gravy

Method

Turkey Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Turkey

    Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Remove the giblets from the turkey and pat the turkey dry with paper towels. Rub the turkey all over with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Stuff the cavity with fresh herbs.

  2. 2

    Roast the Turkey

    Place the turkey in a roasting pan and roast for about 4 to 4.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Baste occasionally with the pan drippings.

Croissant Stuffing Preparation

  1. 3

    Make the Stuffing

    In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery, cooking until softened. In a large bowl, combine the croissant pieces, cooked onion and celery, dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, beaten eggs, chicken broth, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

  2. 4

    Stuff the Turkey

    Once the turkey is roasted, carefully stuff the cavity with the croissant stuffing before serving.

Cranberry Marmalade Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare the Marmalade

    In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the fresh cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and orange zest. Cook until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens, about 15-20 minutes. Let cool before serving.

Homemade Gravy Preparation

  1. 6

    Make the Gravy

    After removing the turkey from the roasting pan, pour the drippings into a saucepan. In another saucepan, whisk together the flour and chicken broth over medium heat until smooth. Gradually add the turkey drippings, whisking constantly until the gravy thickens. Season with salt and black pepper.

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