Sunday, September 22, 2013

Thanksgiving Crockpot Casserole

Ingredients
  • 4 boneless, skinless turkey breasts
  • Magic Stuffing Mix
  • Mushroom Gravy
Magic Stuffing Mix Ingredients
  • 4 cups dried cubed bread
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh mixed herbs like rosemary, thyme, parsley, and sage
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
Mix everything together. Can be made the night ahead and then assembled in the crockpot in the morning.

Mushroom Herb Gravy Ingredients
  • 4 cups sliced button mushrooms
  • 1 tbsp each extra virgin olive oil and butter
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp mixed herbs like rosemary, thyme, parsley, and sage
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup sour cream
Saute the mushrooms in olive oil and butter with the salt, pepper and garlic powder until they release their water and begin to brown. Add the flour and continue to saute for an additional minute stirring frequently. Add the chicken stock, herbs, and sour cream. Bring just to the boil and stir until well blended.

This gravy can be made the night before and then assembled in the crockpot in the morning.

To Assemble the Dish

Place the turkey breasts into the bottom of a prepared crockpot o casserole dish. Pour the Mushroom Herb Gravy over the turkey and then cover with the Magic Stuffing. Cook on the low setting for 4-6 hours or bake in a 350 oven for 60-90 minutes until the turkey is cooked through and the casserole is bubbly.

Serve with vegetables, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce on the side.