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21 Christmas Turkey Recipes To Make This Holiday

Holiday season must-have.

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Ethan Calabrese

Christmas dinner usually involves a ham, but if you want round two of turkey time, we fully support that decision. Here are some delish turkey recipes to center your Christmas spread around. Once you've got that covered, check out our Christmas appetizers and holiday desserts!

1

Roast Turkey

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Ethan Calabrese

A straightforward and easy way to roast a turkey.

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2

Dry Brine Turkey

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Parker Feierbach

This dry brine is still juicy.

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3

Garlic and Herb Roasted Turkey

Garlic and Herb Roasted Turkey
Chris Court

Garlicky perfection.

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4

Crockpot Turkey

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Emily Hlavac Green

The Crockpot is about to make Christmas dinner SO much easier.

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5

Ranch-Seasoned Roast Turkey

Ranch-Seasoned Turkey
Erika LaPresto

Bland, dry turkey officially becomes a thing of the past with this recipe.

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6

Air Fryer Holiday Turkey

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Brad Holland

If you've got an air fryer, Christmas is the perfect time to break it out.

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7

Pickle-Brined Turkey

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Ethan Calabrese

Go big or go home, pickle lovers.

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8

Turkey Brine

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Park Feierbach

Herbs + citrus = heart eyes.

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9

Bacon-Wrapped Turkey

bacon wrapped turkey
Chelsea Lupkin

Oh YES. WE. DID.

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10

Snoop Dogg's Ain't No Jive Herbed Turkey and Gravy

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Brandon Bales

If you want to celebrate Christmas like Snoop, we are here to assist.

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11

Turkey Roulade

turkey roulade
Park Feierbach

The resemblance to a yule log makes it all the more festive.

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12

Apple Cider Brined Turkey

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Cinnamon sticks and brown sugar give this brine amazing flavor.

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13

Citrus and Herb Butter Roast Turkey

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Courtesy of The Suburban Soapbox

If you're looking for a super simple dinner that'll impress, this is it.

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14

Maple Glazed Turkey

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Five Heart Home

Add fresh cranberries to dress it up for Christmas.

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15

Applewood-Smoked Turkey

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Courtesy of How Sweet It Is

The cider-bourbon gravy is legit.

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16

Herbed Butter Rotisserie Turkey

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Courtesy of Foodie Crush

Rotisserie chicken fans, this one's for you.

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17

Maple-Orange Roast Turkey

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Courtesy of Chewtown

This bird combines the best of fall and winter flavors.

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18

Cranberry-Hazelnut Turkey Wellington

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Courtesy of Rock Recipes

You've already had plain turkey this year. This time, dress it up a bit.

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19

Slow Cooker Turkey

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The Little Kitchen

This amazing way to cook a turkey is about to save you a whole lot of work.

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20

Spinach and Ricotta-Stuffed Turkey Breast

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Courtesy of From A Chef's Kitchen

Who doesn't love anything stuffed with cheese?

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