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I don’t know exactly where it went, but boy oh boy, did this summer ever fly by! Honestly, it just seems like a few weeks ago that our daughter and her two sweet puppies were home for a visit…and that was the end of May!

Already, many of our trees are starting to show their stunning colours of gold, orange, and red. The days are still comfortably warm, but there is a definite nip in the air once the sun goes down.

This is the time of year when I love to bake pumpkin muffins, apple pies, and cookies. It is also the time when family dinners seem to turn from salads and barbecues to slow roasted yumminess and the garden’s bounty!

Turkey Sausage Stuffing

Another thing I love about the fall is Thanksgiving and right now, Canadians are gearing up to celebrate one of their favourite holidays of the year! Making memories over a festive meal with family and friends is the greatest way to take part in this Canadian tradition. Whether you’re a novice cook new to feeding a crowd or a seasoned pro in the kitchen, let Canadian turkey help you create a show-stopping Thanksgiving celebration and give you the tips and tricks you need to make this a delicious and memorable meal.

Families today come in all shapes and sizes with different likes, habits and dietary considerations. Whether you are feeding a large crowd or making an intimate dinner for two, there are many different ways to prepare a turkey meal that can fit your needs.

Turkey Sausage Stuffing

Never roasted a whole turkey before? Canadian Turkey has made it foolproof for you with their Turkey Basics Whole Turkey How-Tos. These step-by-step videos will break down the basics so you can master all the steps needed to make that perfect roast Thanksgiving bird. You’ll be surprised at how simple it can be to create a special celebration meal with these foolproof tips and easy-to-follow directions.

Are you planning a smaller meal and looking for inspiration? For a family of 4 or 6, roasting a half turkey can be a great way to celebrate! A half turkey cooks up just as delicious and festive as a whole bird. For single parents, empty nesters, or romantic couples looking for that traditional inspiration, Canadian Turkey has compiled a large library of delicious options. A turkey breast can be butterflied, rolled and roasted, and served with stuffing on the side to make a gorgeous feast on a smaller scale. Your local butcher or grocer is an invaluable resource and can help you find a solution that works for you.

Turkey Sausage Stuffing

Turkey is a versatile protein that tastes great with different flavour and spice combinations, so you can create a meal that suits your family’s tastes and traditions. And best of all, a roast turkey is a very economical way to feed a crowd, so you can feel good about inviting family and friends to join you around your Thanksgiving table. Let Canadian Turkey help, with these tips to help you prepare the perfect feast!

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1. For an easy way to ensure extra-crispy skin, unwrap your turkey the day before you are planning to cook it and leave it in the fridge overnight. The extra drying time will add the perfect crispness to your turkey.

2. Shave hours off of your prep time by going to your supermarket salad bar to stock up on sides and salads.

3. Keep your oven free for the main dish. Use a slow cooker to prepare a side dish like mashed potatoes or sweet potato casserole, and keep it warm so it’s ready to serve.

4. Make sure you use a good quality meat thermometer to ensure you cook your turkey to the perfect doneness without overcooking. Test your thermometer a few days ahead of time to make sure it is working properly.

5. Consider cooking your turkey in parts – breasts, thighs and drums for a quicker, foolproof way to get the meat cooked perfectly.

No turkey dinner is complete without a delicious side of flavourful, aromatic stuffing. This recipe for Mushroom, Leek and Turkey Sausage Stuffing is the perfect accompaniment to your turkey and it tastes amazing!

Turkey Sausage Stuffing

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Mushroom, Leek and Turkey Sausage Stuffing
 
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Serves: 8-10
Ingredients
  • 2 lbs. Canadian turkey sausages
  • 500 gr. loaf crusty bread
  • 1 tsp. olive oil
  • 1 lb. assorted mushrooms
  • 2 cups thinly sliced leeks
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 2 cups turkey broth
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ½ tsp. each ground rosemary, sage, and thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes. Heat oven to 250°F (120°C).
  2. Spread out onto a baking tray and dry out bread until the cubes are toasted and crunchy 30 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  3. Remove sausage from casings. Break up into small pieces and cook in a frying pan over medium heat until cooked through. Remove sausage and set aside to cool.
  4. Add leeks, onions and celery to the frying pan. Cook over medium heat until onions and celery are soft and translucent and leeks begin to break down and brown, 20 minutes. Add garlic and cook an additional 5-8 minutes. Add white wine to deglaze. Once wine has evaporated, set aside to cool.
  5. While leeks, onions and celery are cooking, season mushrooms with salt, pepper and olive oil and bake in a 400°F (205°C) oven for 15 – 20 minutes. Let cool.
  6. Combine sausage, bread, leek mixture and mushrooms in a large bowl.
  7. Add the beaten egg to the broth and mix. Slowly pour mixture over the stuffing and mix to combine. Bread should be wet but not soaked.
  8. Season mixture with herbs.
  9. Bake in an oven-proof casserole dish at 350°F (177°C) for 45 – 60 minutes until browned and crispy.
Notes
TIP: Make sure to freeze any leftovers. For a quick breakfast, heat stuffing in a frying pan and top with fried eggs for an instant hash.

Canadian Turkey makes your Thanksgiving easy with all the recipe suggestions and turkey prep tips you need. Just visit www.canadianturkey.ca to find the perfect recipe and create your Thanksgiving tradition!

Disclosure: This post is sponsored in partnership with Canadian Turkey. As always, all opinions are our own.

 

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  16. Elizabeth R says

    I really like wild rice so we might try the wild rice stuffing for a change, and if we all agree a new tradition will happen.

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  37. michelle tremblett says

    mmm so many options, I think I would definitely give the turkey tacos and smoked turkey a shot, My family loves turkey, our favourite part of the holidays :)

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  39. kristen visser says

    I am totally loving the Sundried Tomato & Greens Stuffed Turkey Breast Roast recipe! wow does that ever look good and so perfect for Thanksgiving

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  67. Miranda says

    GOAT CHEESE AND RED PEPPER FRITTATA would be a great way to use up some leftovers and get the kids to eat some veggies.

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  97. Krista M says

    The Classic Turkey Sausage Stuffing would be a lovely addition to our Thanksgiving meal & start a new tradition in our home!

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  115. Jessica W says

    The Maple-Thyme Basted Roast Turkey sounds fairly classic and would be easy to incorporate into our Thanksgiving traditions.

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  157. Mike Gismondi says

    I think I’ll try the GRILLED TURKEY AND SUMMER VEGETABLE SALAD to make our Thanksgiving leftovers a nice change!

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  161. Nattie Hartford says

    SPICED THANKSGIVING TURKEY WITH TURKEY CHORIZO STUFFING sounds delicious, I always like to try something a little different than traditional.

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  180. Wendy Jensen says

    The recipe I will be using to help create our traditional Thanksgiving is the ROASTING A WHOLE TURKEY recipe.

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  187. Brandi Legere says

    The stuffing looks delicious! I’m going to pass the recipe to my sister in law to make for Thanksgiving.

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  190. Elaine Buonsante says

    I have only ever made boxed turkey stuffing, but after reading this recipe: MUSHROOM, LEEK AND TURKEY SAUSAGE STUFFING, I am encouraged to try this delicious sounding recipe.

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  192. ikkinlala says

    I’d love to try the Thanksgiving Turkey with Fig & Walnut Dressing – it sounds like a great combination.

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  210. Jenn Beckett jennpup says

    Sausage and Pistachio Stuffed Turkey Breast Roast would surely freshen up my Thanksgiving routine!

    Reply

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