Christmas turkey recipes
The showstopper of Christmas Day is always the Christmas turkey. From the classic festive roast to a spice-rubbed recipe, find all of our favourite roast turkey recipes here.
Which method will you go for? We’ve got dry-brined, barbecue-roasted, classic roast and more.
As for additions, you can try a bacon-wrapped turkey with mustard and tarragon butter, stuffed turkey legs, a one-pan roast turkey cushion and so much more.
Now you’ve got the main sorted, get prepped with our make-ahead Christmas sides.
Our five Glow Up mini recipes, including a luscious sage and nutmeg garlic butter and a marmalade glaze, will help you get even more creative with your cooking.
Showing 1-16 of 30 recipes
Christmas leftovers
Turkey bruschetta with mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes and basil
Bruschetta is given a Christmas twist in this leftover turkey recipe, dressed up with melted mozzarella, sun-dried cherry tomatoes and basil.
Christmas turkey
Kentucky-fried turkey tenders with cranberry hot sauce
Serve these Kentucky-fried turkey tenders with cranberry dip as is for a Christmas TV snack, or go the whole hog with chips and coleslaw.
Christmas turkey
The best roast turkey
Roast turkey that’s richly flavoured and juicy – that’s what you want on Christmas Day. This is our best roast turkey recipe.
Christmas turkey
Roast turkey with a bacon lattice
You can never have too much bacon at Christmas, and dressing turkey with a bacon lattice imparts flavour and stops the breast drying out.
Christmas turkey
Dry-brined turkey crown
The herby dry brine in this easy turkey crown recipe helps the meat stay juicy during cooking, adds flavour and helps the skin crisp up.
Christmas turkey
Bacon-wrapped turkey with mustard and tarragon butter
Looking for a Christmas turkey recipe? This knockout slow-roasted, bacon-wrapped turkey makes enough to serve 8 with juicy leftovers to spare.
Christmas turkey
Stuffed turkey legs
This festive stuffed turkey leg recipe is a great alternative to the whole roast turkey. Serve with our signature mash and Brussel sprouts!
Christmas turkey
Clementine, thyme and bay roast turkey
This Christmas, create a showstopper turkey recipe with a zesty sausagemeat stuffing made with clementines, garlic and thyme.
Christmas turkey
One-pan roast turkey cushion with trimmings
An all-in-one Christmas lunch for a group of six to eight people. Find out how to make a turkey cushion stuffed with sausage and lentils.
Christmas turkey
Simple turkey brine recipe
Take your Christmas dinner up a notch wuth this turkey brine recipe, ensuring a beautifully moist texture and even more flavour.
December seasonal
Turkey cushion with fruity sausagemeat stuffing
On a budget? Try a turkey cushion for Christmas. This recipe feeds a group of four to five, but could stretch to more with generous sides
Christmas turkey
Parcel baked turkey with cider glaze
By parcel-baking the Christmas turkey, all of its juices are conserved – unwrap this most succulent of turkeys to enjoy with your guests.
Christmas turkey
Roast turkey with fennel and paprika
A Christmas roast with a spicy twist, if you want to simplify the recipe, just omit the spices and rub with fresh herbs and plenty of seasoning.
Roast turkey crown with pancetta, date and sage stuffed legs
Our roast turkey crown with stuffed legs is a clever way to cook your turkey and it allows you to prepare it calmly in advance. Carving and serving it is a dream.
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