BBQ Turkey & Sweet Potato Muffins, aka "Meatloaf Cupcakes"

BBQ Turkey & Sweet Potato Muffins
aka "Meatloaf Cupcakes" according to my nephews

Author: Andrea

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Servings:  4-6

Turkey-Stuffed Butternut Squash with Mushrooms and Sage

Turkey-Stuffed Butternut Squash with Mushrooms and Sage
from Barre3

Serves 4 with leftover stuffing

Ingredients:

2 small to medium butternut squash
2 Tbs. olive oil, divided
1 cup dry quinoa, rinsed
1 lb. ground organic turkey (or any organic ground lean meat)
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3/4 lb. mixed mushrooms (portobello, cremini, button etc.), diced
10 sage leaves, minced, plus a few leaves minced for garnish
1/4 tsp. red-pepper flakes
Fine sea salt and pepper to taste

Rosemary Maple Glazed Turkey Breast

Rosemary Maple Glazed Turkey Breast
Yield – 12 servings

Preparation Time – 30 minutes

Cooking Time – 2 1/4 hours, or longer depending on turkey size

Ingredients

4ish lb. turkey breast
Salt and pepper
4 onions, halved
6 garlic cloves, smashed
6 rosemary stalks, divided
2 cups chicken stock or water
2 cups balsamic vinegar
1 cup maple syrup

Apple Turkey Burgers

 Apple Turkey Burgers
4 servings

ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and grated
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• One 8-ounce can jellied cranberry sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 4 hamburger buns, split

directions

Preheat grill for direct-heat cooking.

In medium-size bowl combine turkey, apple, coriander, salt and pepper. Mix gently. Evenly divide and shape turkey mixture into 4 burgers, approximately 3 1/2 inches in diameter.

Grill turkey burgers 5-6 minutes per side or until 165 degrees F is reached on food thermometer and turkey is no longer pink in center.

In small bowl, combine cranberry sauce, mustard, cinnamon and nutmeg.

To serve, place burger on bottom half of bun, spoon sauce over burgers and top with other half of bun.

Bourbon Whiskey Turkey with Sweet Mustard and Fresh Apple Hash

Bourbon Whiskey Turkey with Sweet Mustard and Fresh Apple Hash


As soon as I make this, a photo will be posted...

They had me at "Bourbon Whiskey" It's not a secret.  I love most things whiskey and bourbon. This is a must try for me!

ingredients

• One 10-pound turkey breast, skin on
• 1 pint bourbon whiskey
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 1 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic
• 1 tablespoon peeled and grated fresh ginger
• 2 cups cranapple juice
• Sweet Mustard:
• 6 egg yolks
• 1 cup cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup Coleman's dry mustard
• Apple Hash:
• 6 large Granny Smith apples, cored and finely diced
• 1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup sundried cranberries
• 1/2 cup bourbon whiskey
• 1 cup maple syrup

directions

Remove turkey breast from bone with a boning knife. Gently pull breast from bone. Separate breast into two lobes. (Save bones for turkey stock.)

Mix bourbon, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger and cranapple juice thoroughly.

Place boneless turkey breast sections in a glass or other non-corrosive container such as a food-grade plastic container.

Pour marinade over turkey breasts. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 12 hours.

Remove turkey from marinade, drain well and discard marinade. Place turkey on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, skin side up.

Roast in a preheated 325 degree F oven for about 1-1/2 hours or until the internal temperature measures 170 degrees F in the thickest part of the breast.

Slice turkey and serve with Sweet Mustard Sauce and Fresh Apple Hash.

Sweet Mustard:

Whisk egg yolks, cider vinegar, salt, sugar and dry mustard together in a stainless steel bowl.

Place over a boiling water bath and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, whisking occasionally.

Cool and reserve in refrigerator for service.

Apple Hash:

Toss together apples, pecans, cranberries, bourbon and syrup. Cover and chill for 8 hours.

nutrition information per serving

700 calories; 27g total fat; 250mg cholesterol; 460mg sodium; 44g carbohydrates; 3g fiber; 66g protein

These nutrition facts are calculated according to the ingredients listed in this recipe. Any substitutions will change these facts. Although we strive for accuracy, please note that food manufacturers occasionally change their food formulas, which could affect the calculations as shown.

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