Jul 14 2026
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Oven Roasted Turkey Recipe

Inspired by The Stamford Diner
Time3h
Serves10

House roasted turkey, cornbread stuffing, broccoli, mashed potatoes, natural gravy & cranberry sauce.

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Ingredients

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Turkey

Cornbread Stuffing

Mashed Potatoes

Broccoli

Gravy

Cranberry Sauce

Method

Turkey

  1. 1

    Prepare the Turkey

    Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Remove the turkey giblets and pat the turkey dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Season the Turkey

    Rub the whole turkey with olive oil, then season generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, rosemary, and thyme. Stuff the cavity with a halved lemon.

  3. 3

    Roast the Turkey

    Place the turkey in a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven for about 13-15 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

  4. 4

    Rest the Turkey

    Remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.

Cornbread Stuffing

  1. 5

    Prepare the Stuffing Mixture

    In a large skillet, sauté diced celery and onion in a little olive oil over medium heat until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the crumbled cornbread, sautéed vegetables, beaten eggs, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and sage. Mix well.

  3. 7

    Bake the Stuffing

    Transfer the stuffing mixture into a greased baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown on top.

Mashed Potatoes

  1. 8

    Cook the Potatoes

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the cubed potatoes and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

  2. 9

    Mash the Potatoes

    Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.

Broccoli

  1. 10

    Prepare the Broccoli

    Toss the broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.

  2. 11

    Roast the Broccoli

    Spread the seasoned broccoli on a baking sheet and roast in the oven at 425°F (220°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until tender and slightly charred.

Gravy

  1. 12

    Make the Roux

    In a saucepan, whisk together the turkey drippings and flour over medium heat until smooth and bubbling.

  2. 13

    Add the Broth

    Slowly whisk in the chicken broth, continuing to stir until the gravy thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cranberry Sauce

  1. 14

    Cook the Cranberries

    In a saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat.

  2. 15

    Finish the Sauce

    Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens. Stir in orange zest and cinnamon, then let cool.

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