Open Faced Turkey Stuffing Patty with Gravy and Cranberry Sauce

Name: Open Faced Turkey Stuffing Patty with Gravy and Cranberry Sauce
Prep time: 2 h 45 min
Cook time: 2 h 45 min
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon; 3 larges loaves white bread, cut into 1/4-inch cubes; 4 servings Canola oil, if needed; 4 celery stalks, finely chopped; 2 larges eggs; 12 fresh sage leaves; 1 pinch Pinch ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 pinch Pinch kosher salt; 4 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 servings Oil, for cooking; 237 milliliters orange juice; 2 Tbsps poultry seasoning; 237 milliliters leftover turkey gravy, heated through; 227 grams leftover turkey meat; 946 milliliters low-sodium chicken broth, or turkey stock made from giblets; 1 stick unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing; 794 grams cranberry sauce; 2 mediums yellow onions, finely chopped

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Open Faced Turkey Stuffing Patty with Gravy and Cranberry Sauce It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Thanksgiving. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes.

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Cook the bacon in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until extra crispy, about 10 minutes.

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Bacon

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Transfer the bacon to a paper-towel-lined-plate to drain and reserve the fat in the skillet.

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Bacon

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Meanwhile pack a 1 cup dry measure tightly with a 1/2 cup of the Old Fashioned Turkey Stuffing. Dump the stuffing onto a baking sheet and press down into a 4-inch-wide-cake, using a flat spatula. Repeat until you have 4 patties.

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Stuffing

Whole Turkey

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Baking Sheet

Spatula

Heat the reserved bacon fat in the skillet over medium heat. Carefully lay 2 patties in the skillet and cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes each side.

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Bacon Drippings

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Transfer the patties to a plate and repeat with the remaining 2 patties.

Add oil to the skillet if needed.

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Cooking Oil

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Add the sage and fry, about 30 seconds.

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Sage

Transfer the sage to a paper-towel-lined-plate using a slotted spoon.

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Sage

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Divide the turkey meat onto each patty and pour gravy over top. Crumble 1 crispy bacon slice over the turkey. Dollop with the Simple Cranberry Sauce and garnish with the sage.

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Cranberry Sauce

Whole Turkey

Bacon

Gravy

Sage

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two 14-by-9-inch baking dishes. Arrange the bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake until lightly browned, about 8 minutes.

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Bread Cubes

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Heat some oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Add the butter, celery and onions and cook until the vegetables are lightly browned and translucent. Set aside to cool.

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Butter

Celery

Onion

Add the bread cubes, celery mixture, broth, seasoning and eggs in a large bowl.

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Seasoning

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Mix well until moist and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Divide between the 2 prepared baking dishes.

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Salt And Pepper

Bake until the top of the stuffing is slightly crispy, about 40 minutes.

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Stuffing

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Add the cranberry sauce, orange juice, ginger, cinnamon and salt into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, stirring often to incorporate flavors, about 15 minutes.

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Cranberry Sauce

Orange Juice