Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
4 unit

onions

large

0.25 cup

chicken broth

0.25 cup

heavy cream

0.5 tsp

sugar

2 cup

cooked turkey

chopped

1 cup

cooked turkey stuffing

6 tbsp

cranberry sauce

0.5 cup

turkey gravy

1.33 cup

mashed potatoes

Step 1
~8 min

Cut the top 1/2 inch from each onion and peel them.

Step 2
~8 min

Scoop out the centers of the onions, leaving 2 layers or 1/3-inch-thick shells. Reserve the onion pieces.

Step 3
~8 min

Transfer the reserved onion pieces to a 13- by 9-inch glass baking dish.

Step 4
~8 min

Drizzle chicken broth over the onion pieces.

Step 5
~8 min

Arrange the onion shells inverted on top of the onion pieces.

Step 6
~8 min

Cover the dish tightly with foil.

Step 7
~8 min

Bake in a preheated 425F oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the shells are just tender.

Step 8
~8 min

Remove the shells and reserve them.

Step 9
~8 min

Stir heavy cream, sugar, and salt and pepper to taste into the onion pieces.

Step 10
~8 min

Bake the creamed onion mixture, uncovered, in the 425F oven, stirring occasionally, for 25 minutes.

Step 11
~8 min

While the creamed onions are baking, layer each reserved onion shell with 1/4 cup of turkey stuffing.

Key Technique: Stuffing
Step 12
~8 min

Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of cranberry sauce to each onion shell.

Step 13
~8 min

Add another 1/4 cup of cooked turkey to each onion shell, packing the layers lightly.

Step 14
~8 min

Arrange the stuffed onions on top of the baked creamed onions.

Step 15
~8 min

Pour 2 tablespoons of turkey gravy into each stuffed onion.

Step 16
~8 min

Top each stuffed onion with 1/3 cup of mashed potatoes, mounding them and scoring them with a fork.

Key Technique: Mounding
Step 17
~8 min

Bake the onions in the 425F oven, stirring the creamed onions occasionally, for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use different types of onions for varying flavor profiles.

Add chopped nuts to the stuffing for added texture.

Adjust the amount of sugar to your desired sweetness level.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Quiet
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish for Thanksgiving dinner.

Pair with roasted turkey or ham.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted Turkey
Ham
Green Bean Casserole

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North America

Cultural Significance

Thanksgiving staple ingredients combined in a novel way

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Fall Harvest Festivals

Occasion Tags

Thanksgiving
Holiday Dinner
Fall Gathering

Popularity Score

65/100

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