Name: Turkey & Stuffing Casserole: Small Batch
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h 15 min
Total time: 3 h 55 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 16 slices white bread, cubed; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 4 stalks celery, chopped; 1 1/2 tablespoons poultry seasoning; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 cup chicken broth, or more as needed; 1 (2 pound) boneless turkey breast; 2 tablespoons salted butter, cubed; 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted

Craving a cozy, home-style turkey dinner without the overwhelming leftovers? This scaled-down casserole, featuring succulent turkey breast nestled atop savory stuffing, delivers all the comforting flavors in perfectly portioned servings. It's Thanksgiving in a baking dish, any day of the week!

Follow The Directions

01

Step

5 mins

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Generously grease a 2 1/2-quart baking dish with butter. Place bread cubes on a baking sheet.

02

Step

15 mins

Toast bread in the preheated oven until golden brown, flipping halfway through, about 15 minutes total.

03

Step

9 mins

While the bread is toasting, melt 2 tablespoons butter in olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Sauté onion and celery until softened and lightly browned, approximately 5-7 minutes.

04

Step

10 mins

In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted bread cubes with the sautéed vegetables. Season generously with poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper. Gradually add chicken broth, mixing until the stuffing is moist but not soggy. Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared baking dish.

05

Step

5 mins

Rinse the turkey breast under cold water and pat dry. Place the turkey breast, skin-side up, on top of the stuffing in the baking dish. Gently slip cubes of butter under the skin of the turkey breast and pour melted butter over the top. Season the turkey lightly with salt and pepper. Tent the baking dish with aluminum foil.

06

Step

3 hrs

Bake in the preheated oven for 2 1/2 hours. Remove the foil and continue to bake until the turkey is no longer pink in the center, the juices run clear when pierced with a fork, and the skin is golden brown, about 30 minutes more. Transfer the turkey to a cutting board and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving over the stuffing.