Best Dijon Turkey Dinner Recipes

TURKEY DINNER WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS

Steps:

• In a medium pot with a candy thermometer or deep-fry thermometer attached, heat the broth. When the liquid reaches 165 degrees F, with barely any bubbles reaching the surface, add the turkey. Adjust the heat, if necessary, to keep the temperature at 165 degrees F. Using foil, cover the pot around the thermometer and poach the turkey until the internal temperature of the turkey reaches 150 degrees F, about 30 to 40 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the turkey rest in the poaching liquid for an additional 15 to 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick pan over medium heat. When hot, add the olive oil. Add the onions and celery and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the poultry seasoning and bread. Stir to combine. Lower the heat to low and add the poaching liquid, 1/2 cup at a time (about 1 cup total), to the pan to moisten the bread. Stir well, and then cover. Cook until the bread is moist and hot, about 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
• Remove the thermometer from the pot and bring the poaching liquid up to a simmer. In a small bowl, add the cornstarch. Whisk in about 1/2 cup of the poaching liquid, and then pour the mixture back in to the pot. Turn up the heat so that the liquid boils. Turn down the heat and simmer until the liquid thickens and reduces in volume by a third, about 10 minutes. If the liquid is too thin, mix more cornstarch with some liquid from the pot and stir it back into the simmering gravy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Slice the turkey breast as thinly as possible. Serve with the stuffing, gravy and cranberry sauce.

DIJON ROASTED TURKEY RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325°F.
• Remove neck and giblets from turkey cavities. Free legs from tucked position. (Do not cut band of skin.) Using rubber spatula or hand, loosen skin over breast, starting at body cavity opening by legs. Spread 2 Tbsp. mustard inside body cavity; spread remaining mustard onto meat under skin. Use wooden toothpicks to secure skin at opening. Return legs to tucked position; turn wings back to hold neck skin in place.
• Place turkey, breast side up, on rack in shallow open pan; brush with oil.
• Bake 3-1/2 hours to 3-3/4 hours or until done (165°F), covering breast loosely with foil to prevent overbrowning if necessary. Remove from oven. Let stand 15 to 20 min. before carving. Discard toothpicks before serving.

TURKEY DIJON MELTS

Steps:

• Spread 2 slices of bread with mayonnaise. Layer with turkey, cheese and onion; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread remaining slices of bread with salad dressing; place over onion. Spread the outsides of sandwiches with butter., In a large skillet, toast sandwiches over medium heat until golden brown and cheese is melted, 4-5 minutes per side.

HONEY-DIJON TURKEY TENDERLOINS WITH FRESH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Sprinkle turkey with thyme and the garlic-pepper seasoning. In 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Cook turkey in oil 5 to 7 minutes, turning once, until lightly browned and juice of turkey is clear when center of thickest part is cut (165°F). Remove from skillet; set aside.
• In small bowl, combine broth, mustard, honey and cornstarch; set aside.
• In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add asparagus to oil; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add cooked turkey and broth mixture. Cook and stir 1 minute or until sauce thickens. Add tomatoes; cook 1 minute longer, stirring constantly.