Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes to Steal the Show

ByKaren Kelly
maple brined turkey on a platter.

Thanksgiving simply wouldn’t be complete without the star of the show – the turkey. Explore the world of Thanksgiving turkey recipes and discover new ways to prepare this centerpiece dish, whether you’re a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen. From traditional roast turkey with all the trimmings to creative and flavorful twists on this classic, our recipes promise to make your Thanksgiving feast a truly unforgettable culinary experience.

Dutch Oven Turkey Breast

Oven roasted turkey breast in a Dutch oven with lemon and rosemary.
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Dutch Oven Turkey Breast is the perfect alternative to roasting a whole turkey during the holidays. It’s moist, tender, and loaded with flavor from the dry rub brine, fresh herbs, and juicy lemons!
Get the Recipe: Dutch Oven Turkey Breast

Lemon-Herb Turkey Breast Recipe

Slicing turkey breast with a knife and fork.
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Lemon-Herb Turkey Breast Recipe is a moist, flavorful roast turkey breast recipe that’s so easy to make! Perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner!
Get the Recipe: Lemon-Herb Turkey Breast Recipe

Instant Pot Turkey Crown

Turkey crown smothered in gravy sauce.
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Take away the dry turkey panic and make an instant pot turkey crown. This moist, juicy, turkey crown is so delicious and perfect for Christmas.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Turkey Crown

Garlic Butter Turkey Breast Recipe

Garlic butter turkey breast sliced on a plate.
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This Garlic Butter Turkey Breast Recipe is perfect for a small gathering for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other special occasions. This oven-roasted turkey breast is cooked in a herb garlic butter sauce that everyone will love.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Butter Turkey Breast Recipe

Roasted Turkey Leg

Roasted turkey legs served on a plate with pomegranate and rosemary.
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In the mood for turkey but don’t want to roast an entire turkey? Try this Turkey Leg Recipe! It’s easier, faster, and just as tasty, if not more.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Turkey Leg

Roast Turkey Breast Recipe

Roast Turkey Breast slices on a white serving dish.
This easy Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast is my favorite no-fuss alternative to a full-size turkey. Perfect for smaller groups or families, the result is juicy, delicious, perfectly seasoned roast turkey breast every time!
Get the Recipe: Roast Turkey Breast Recipe

FIG-SPICED TURKEY

Fig-spiced whole turkey served on a dish with fruits.
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I think I blinked and missed October. I’m embarrassed to admit that my Halloween decorations never made it up this year.
Get the Recipe: FIG-SPICED TURKEY

MAPLE MUSTARD TURKEY TENDERLOIN

Maple Mustard Turkey Tenderloin served with herbs and a glaze.
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Turkey is usually reserved for Thanksgiving but with turkey tenderloin you can have a turkey dinner any night of the year. Topped with a flavorful spiced maple mustard sauce turkey tenderloin is special enough for a holiday but cooks up quickly enough that you can make it on a busy weeknight.
Get the Recipe: MAPLE MUSTARD TURKEY TENDERLOIN

TART CHERRY CRANBERRY GLAZED TURKEY

Tart Cherry Cranberry Glazed Turkey.
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This cherry cranberry glazed turkey is perfect for your Thanksgiving table. The slightly sweet and sticky glaze gives the bird tons of festive flavor!
Get the Recipe: TART CHERRY CRANBERRY GLAZED TURKEY

TART CHERRY CHESTNUT STUFFED TURKEY ROULADE

Slices of turkey roulade with cranberry sauce on top.
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This turkey roulade is stuffed with tart cherries, chestnuts, and herbs. It’s topped with a red wine-soaked cherry sauce and makes for a beautiful (and easy!) holiday dish.
Get the Recipe: TART CHERRY CHESTNUT STUFFED TURKEY ROULADE

Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey

Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey served on a plate with herbs.
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The Best Thanksgiving Turkey is made easy and delicious with a few extra tricks. You’ll love this no-fail, moist, and flavorful recipe!
Get the Recipe: Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey

Small Thanksgiving Dinner for 4 (Made on a Sheet Pan!)

Small Thanksgiving Dinner For 4 with mashed potatoes and carving knife.
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Here you will find the menu and recipes for a beautiful small Thanksgiving dinner for 4. The entire meal (except the gravy) is cooked on a sheet pan!
Get the Recipe: Small Thanksgiving Dinner for 4 (Made on a Sheet Pan!)

Oven Roasted Turkey Breast

Slices of Oven Roasted Turkey Breast.
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Every Thanksgiving I wonder why I don’t make turkey more often since it’s really quite simple, versatile, and packed with protein.
Get the Recipe: Oven Roasted Turkey Breast

Bourbon Maple Brined Roast Turkey

Bourbon Maple Brined Roast Turkey served with grapes and lemon.
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Want a perfectly moist roast turkey recipe for your Thanksgiving dinner? The secret is an easy turkey brine that tenderizes the meat and keeps it juicy — EVERY TIME.
Get the Recipe: Bourbon Maple Brined Roast Turkey

The Secret to the Best Fried Turkey Ever

Recipe for making fried turkey for Thanksgiving.
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During the holidays there is only ONE kind of turkey I like and that is the best-fried turkey ever. We have a secret to making it juicy and moist. Once you have had this fried turkey — you will not want to go back to making it the same way ever again.
Get the Recipe: The Secret to the Best Fried Turkey Ever

One Pan Garlic Butter Turkey Breast And Fall Veggies

Garlic butter turkey breast served with fall veggies.
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Make a moist and juicy turkey breast roasted with garlic & butter on a bed of flavorful and colorful low-carb veggies, as an easy one pan keto turkey dinner!
Get the Recipe: One Pan Garlic Butter Turkey Breast And Fall Veggies

SLOW ROASTED TURKEY LEG (WITH GRAVY)

Roasted turkey leg served with gravy and vegetables on an oval dish.
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This delicious Slow Roasted Turkey Leg With Gravy is a great alternative to a traditional whole-roasted turkey.
Get the Recipe: SLOW ROASTED TURKEY LEG (WITH GRAVY)

PERFECT ROAST TURKEY RECIPE – EASY METHOD

Whole roasted turkey served on a dish.
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Whether it’s Thanksgiving or Christmas, all you need is this Perfectly Roasted Turkey Recipe cooked the easy way. This foolproof recipe requires minimal preparation and is ideal for serving at large gatherings to impress family and friends.
Get the Recipe: PERFECT ROAST TURKEY RECIPE – EASY METHOD

Smothered Turkey Wings

Turkey wings on a dish with sauce.
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This Smothered Turkey Wings recipe is classic comfort food that is sure to satisfy. Smothered turkey wings with silky turkey wing gravy are perfect for Sunday dinner, a holiday meal, or any time you’re craving a Southern style meal.
Get the Recipe: Smothered Turkey Wings

Air Fryer Turkey Breast

Air Fryer Turkey Breast served with potatoes, cranberries, and rosemary.
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Air Fryer Turkey Breast is incredibly moist, juicy and so easy to make! This Turkey dinner is perfect for both busy midweek meals and holiday celebrations.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Turkey Breast

ROAST TURKEY (DRY BRINE RECIPE)

Roasted turkey cooked with dry brine.
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A Turkey Dry Brine adds bold flavor to your whole Thanksgiving bird, and is easy to put together with a good spice blend right from your kitchen pantry. Skip those store-bought mixes.
Get the Recipe: ROAST TURKEY (DRY BRINE RECIPE)

TURKEY BREAST RECIPE

Slices of turkey breast with herbs.
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Turkey is easy using a boneless turkey breast and you will love this gravy recipe made from the pan drippings. Easier to roast than a whole Thanksgiving turkey, and easily goes well with any side dishes you choose.
Get the Recipe: TURKEY BREAST RECIPE
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