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Ingredients:

Turkey Layer:

• 10 lbs ground turkey
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 large onions, diced
• 4 celery stalks, diced
• 3 tbsp garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp poultry seasoning
• 1 tbsp dried sage
• 2 cups dried cranberries
• Salt and pepper to taste

Stuffing Layer:

• 2 loaved day old bread, cubed
• 2 large onions, diced, 4 celery stalks, diced
• 6 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp poultry seasoning
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried sage
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4-6 cups turkey broth (as needed)

1 quart turkey gravy

Instructions:

Prepare stuffing:

• Toast cubed bread in the oven at 300°F until slightly dry.
• In a large pan, melt butter and sauté onions and celery until soft.
• Combine bread, vegetables, and seasonings in a large bowl.
• Gradually add warm chicken broth until moist but not soggy. Set aside.

Cook the turkey mixture:

• Heat olive oil in a large pan.
• Sauté onions and celery until softened, then add garlic.
• Add ground turkey and cook until browned.
• Stir in poultry seasoning, sage, salt, pepper, and dried cranberries.

Assemble:

• Spread turkey mixture evenly into hotel pans or casserole dishes
• Top with an even layer of homemade stuffing

Bake:

• Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 35–45 minutes until heated through.

Finish:

• Serve with warm gravy over the top or on the side.

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