Dinner for 8
Cajun Turkey Breast and Dressing
This Cajun meal roasts a seasoned turkey breast with sausage, vegetables, and bread dressing until everything is tender and safely cooked.
$23.14for 4 servings
$5.79 per serving$23.14 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 255 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinFamilyDinnersThanksgiving on a budget
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey breast$3.99/lb typical | 8 lb | $31.92Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.75 | $0.60Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 1 lb | $1.29Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.43Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $1.87Typical price |
| Kielbasa or smoked sausage$4.49 each typical | 1.5 | $6.91Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.16Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 6 oz | $0.84Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $46.29 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsRelish, dressings, steak sauce
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp each freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tsp each onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp each dried thyme and rosemary
- 8 lb / 4 kg pound bone-in turkey breast
- 4 tbsp / 50g butter
- 8 cloves garlic
- 2 large onions
- 2 ribs celery
- 2 green peppers / capsicum
- 1 1/4 lb / 650g andouille sausages
- 1 1/2 tbsp tabasco sauce (optional)
- 2 cups chicken stock / broth
- 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet, then cook the chopped onions, celery, green peppers, garlic, and sausage for 12 minutes.
- Stir in the stock, bread crumbs, Tabasco, half the salt, and half the pepper, then cook for 3 minutes.
- Mix the remaining salt and pepper with the onion powder, cayenne, thyme, and rosemary, then rub the mixture over the turkey breast.
- Place the turkey in a large roasting pan, arrange the dressing around it, and roast for 3 hours 15 minutes.
- Check that the turkey and dressing reach 165 F, then rest the turkey for 15 minutes before slicing.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
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