Smothered Turkey Wings and Cornbread Dressing *Please See Description*

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be homemade.

cornbread

🥗Healthier: whole wheat bread

💰Cheaper: store-bought bread

Whole wheat bread provides more fiber.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

White pepper offers a similar heat with a different flavor.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Season turkey wings with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted.

Sear turkey wings in the skillet until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove turkey wings and set aside. In the same skillet, add chopped onion, celery, and bell pepper.

Sauté the vegetables until softened, about 4-5 minutes.

Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.

Gradually add chicken broth, stirring until smooth and thickened.

Return turkey wings to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.

Transfer the turkey wings and gravy to a baking dish and cover with foil.

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, until turkey is tender.

Prepare cornbread according to recipe or package instructions.

Once baked, crumble cornbread into a large bowl and mix with sautéed vegetables, herbs, and milk.

Transfer cornbread mixture to a baking dish and bake until golden, about 30 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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