ALT-2 Non Traditional Ways to Serve Turkey for Thanksgiving Dinner
Not everyone is into a traditional Thanksgiving dinner and some just don‘t have the time or energy for various reasons. If you are one of them, these non-traditional ways to serve turkey for Thanksgiving dinner might just be what you’re looking for.
- Turkey Rolls
This way of serving turkey is perfect for a Thanksgiving meal with many guests. You can prepare it early and have it ready to go in the oven just before your guests arrive. Easy to make and delicious.
Slice a roasted turkey breast in thin slices. Place a few spoonfuls of cooked dressing on one end and add a little cranberry sauce. Now, starting at the end with the dressing, roll the turkey breast around the dressing and place on a baking sheet, seam side down. Cover with turkey gravy and pop into a moderate oven for about twenty minutes.
- Turkey And Dumplings
This dish is also great for a large gathering at Thanksgiving and taste delicious on a cold day. Remove the meat from a roasted turkey and place in a stockpot with eight cups of chicken stock. Gently simmer while you prepare the dumplings.
For the dumplings, you will need two cup of prepared stuffing, three beaten eggs, one-tablespoon olive oil and one teaspoon dried rubbed sage. Mix these ingredients well and using a tablespoon, drop spoonfuls into the gently simmering hot broth and turkey. Allow to cook for about ten minutes. Use parsley to garnish each serving.
- Ultimate Turkey Sandwich
Choose your favorite bread or rolls for this wonderful shaved turkey sandwich. Spread each slice of bread with jelled cranberry sauce, place a pile of the turkey on one slice with a slice of pepper-jack cheese and top with homemade stuffing. Cover with the other slice of bread and toast in a Panini press or grill in a hot pan with melted butter. Serve with potato salad and deep-fried green beans.
- Turkey Lasagna
For those who love turkey but not the usual sides of vegetables, try a lasagna made with turkey, which is a healthy alternative to red meats. Just use your favorite recipe for lasagna and substitute the ground turkey for the ground beef. You may just be surprised that there is little change in the taste.
- Smoked Turkey Open-Face Sandwich
Smoked turkey has its on unique taste and is perfect for this open-face sandwich. Place two slices of bread on a plate, spread with cranberry sauce and top with thick slices of smoked turkey. Add mashed potatoes to the plate and smother it all with giblet gravy.
- Barbecued Turkey
For those who don’t care for roast turkey there’s always Thanksgiving, western style! Rub your favorite BBQ seasoning under the skin of the turkey being careful not to punch holes in the skin. Rub the seasoning inside the turkey, flip the wings behind and tie the legs together. Place on a rotating rotisserie skewer and roast over indirect heat at 350 degrees until the internal temperature in the breast reaches 170 degrees. If you have no rotating skewer, place the turkey on one side of the grill and turn it every thirty minutes until done.
Start your own tradition with one of these non-traditional ways to serve turkey for Thanksgiving dinner, and whichever you choose, you’ll be delighted with its savory flavor.
