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Roast turkey with mushroom sauce and mashed potatoes

Roast turkey with mushroom sauce is a family dish for 4, ready in 1 hour 10 minutes, easy to make, for about €3.20 per person. The turkey roasts slowly in the oven on a bed of onion while a creamy mushroom and bacon sauce simmers on the stove. The key to success is letting the roast rest before slicing it and mashing the potatoes by hand to keep them smooth.

Tonight, tender roast turkey topped with a mushroom and bacon sauce, served with homemade mashed potatoes.

Roast turkey with mushroom sauce and mashed potatoes
Total time
1 h 10
Difficulty
Easy
Cost per person
€3.20
Calories per person
670 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Fall, Winter
The kids
They generally like it

A nicely browned roast turkey, a mushroom sauce rich enough to coat the back of a spoon, and soft homemade mashed potatoes, this is a dinner that feels special without asking for much effort. The bacon brings the savory note, the white mushrooms add earthiness, and the cream ties it all into a generous sauce you'll want to mop up with every bite.

This is the kind of dish to make on a weeknight when you want something comforting without spending hours in the kitchen, or on a Sunday when the whole family needs a meal that sticks to your ribs. Kids love the creamy mashed potatoes and the sauce covering everything, and adults appreciate how simple it is to pull off while still looking like it took real effort.

The ingredients

4 people

Butcher

  • Turkey roast 1 kg
  • Bacon bits 150 g

Fruits and vegetables

  • White mushrooms 300 g
  • Onion 1
  • Potatoes 1 kg

Pantry

  • Dry white wineoften in the pantry 10 cl
  • Olive oiloften in the pantry 2 tbsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Dairy

  • Heavy cream 10 cl
  • Milk 15 cl
  • Butter 50 g

Allergens Lactose, Gluten

The step by step recipe

  1. Season the turkey roast with salt and pepper, and brown it on all sides in a Dutch oven with the olive oil. 8 min

    A good sear means good flavor.

  2. Roast it in the oven at 180°C with the sliced onion. 50 min

    Baste it with its own juices from time to time.

  3. Meanwhile, cook the potatoes in salted water and mash them with the hot milk and butter. 20 min

    Use a potato masher or ricer, a blender would make them gluey.

  4. Cook the bacon bits, then the sliced mushrooms, deglaze with the white wine, and stir in the cream. 10 min

    Let the sauce simmer until it coats the back of a spoon.

  5. Slice the rested roast and serve it with the sauce and the mashed potatoes.

    Let the roast rest for ten minutes under a sheet of foil.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick a turkey roast that's evenly tied or barded, it will cook more evenly and stay moist.
  • Save a little of the potato cooking water to loosen the mash if it turns out too thick.
  • Check the roast is done by piercing it with a knife tip, the juices should run clear, not pink.

The variations

  • Swap the bacon for diced smoked ham for a milder version, which works well for kids who don't love fatty bits.
  • For a vegetarian version, replace the turkey roast with a seitan roast or whole roasted portobello mushrooms, and leave the bacon out of the sauce.
  • To save time, use a pre-sliced turkey roast and cut the oven time to 25 minutes, the sauce and mashed potatoes stay the same.

What to serve it with

  • A green salad with a sharp vinaigrette
  • Steamed green beans
  • A glass of sparkling apple juice

Storage

The roast, sauce, and mashed potatoes keep for 2 to 3 days in the fridge in separate sealed containers. The sliced roast freezes well with a bit of sauce, but the mashed potatoes lose their smoothness once thawed. Reheat gently in a pan or the oven with a splash of water or milk so everything doesn't dry out.

Questions about this dish

Can you make this dish ahead of time?

Yes, you can cook the roast and make the sauce the day before, then reheat them together gently the next day. The mashed potatoes are best made just before serving to keep their texture.

Can you swap out the white mushrooms?

You can use shiitake mushrooms or a mix of rehydrated dried wild mushrooms instead. The flavor will be stronger, which pairs really well with the bacon.

How do you keep the mashed potatoes from turning gluey?

Always mash the potatoes with a potato masher or ricer, never a blender, which releases too much starch. Add the hot milk and butter gradually while stirring gently.

Can you freeze this dish?

The sliced roast with its sauce freezes well for up to 2 months in an airtight container. Avoid freezing the mashed potatoes, they turn grainy after thawing, it's better to make them fresh.

How long does it take to make a roast turkey with mushroom sauce and mashed potatoes?

Count 1 h 10 in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “easy”.

How many calories are in a roast turkey with mushroom sauce and mashed potatoes?

About 670 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a roast turkey with mushroom sauce and mashed potatoes cost?

About €3.20 per serving, or €12.80 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains lactose, gluten. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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