Cooking Up a Delicious Costco Turkey Dinner Kit

Come Thanksgiving time, many Costco members look forward to picking up the store’s convenient Turkey Dinner Kit. This ready-to-cook meal provides a quick and easy holiday feast for smaller gatherings. Let’s walk through how to cook and serve this tasty Thanksgiving kit from Costco.

What’s Included in the Turkey Dinner Kit

Costco’s Turkey Dinner Kit contains:

• A boneless turkey breast half
• Herb stuffing
• Mashed potatoes
• Green beans
• Turkey gravy
• Cranberry sauce

This complete meal kit feeds about 4-6 people depending on serving sizes. It hits Costco store refrigerated cases annually a week or two before Thanksgiving.

Handling and Storage Tips

Since the turkey breast is raw, proper storage is important. When purchasing the kit, note the sell-by date on the package. Store in the fridge immediately and use within a few days.

If buying the kit more than 5 days pre-Thanksgiving, consider freezing it until ready to use. Thaw in the fridge 1-2 days before cooking.

Once thawed, keep the turkey and perishables chilled until ready to prep and cook. Leave the canned cranberry sauce and gravy out at room temperature.

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

Follow these simple steps for oven-roasting the Costco turkey dinner

• Preheat oven to 420°F

• Remove plastic wrap from turkey breast and place meat in the provided pan along with the stuffing. Leaving it uncovered, roast on a center oven rack for 20 minutes.

• Reduce heat to 375°F, cover pan tightly with foil, and continue roasting approximately 60-90 more minutes until the turkey breast internal temp reaches 165°F.

• Meanwhile, cover the mashed potatoes and green beans foil and bake separately at 375°F for about 30 minutes until warmed through.

• Let the cooked turkey rest 10 minutes before slicing to allow juices to redistribute.

• Warm the gravy in the microwave or on the stovetop.

• Serve with prepared cranberry sauce and enjoy!

Handy Turkey Roasting Tips

• Use an oven-safe meat thermometer to accurately gauge doneness. Insert into the thickest part of breast.

• Letting the turkey rest after baking allows it to reabsorb juices for moister meat.

• Basting is not needed since it’s a boneless breast, but brush with oil or butter before roasting for golden crispy skin.

• If the turkey browns too fast while roasting, tent foil loosely over it.

• The boneless breast cooks faster than a whole turkey – estimate 15-20 minutes per pound.

Serving Suggestions

Costco’s Turkey Dinner Kit provides just the turkey breast and classic sides. Round out the meal by:

• Adding roasted autumn vegetables like Brussels sprouts, squash, or root veggies.

• Serving with cranberry-orange relish or chutney for tangy flavor.

• Offering freshly baked rolls, biscuits, or cornbread with butter.

• Complementing with a simple green salad topped with sliced apples or pomegranate seeds.

• Pouring a glass of pinot noir or Beaujolais wine for the adults.

Helpful Leftover Tips

Leftover sliced turkey keeps well refrigerated for 3-4 days. Use it to create:

• Hearty sandwiches layered with cranberry sauce and stuffing.

• Turkey salad with mayo, celery, and apple chunks.

• Open-faced turkey melts with gravy and cheese.

• Casseroles like turkey tetrazzini or turkey pot pie.

• Turkey hash with potatoes, onions, peppers and spices.

With proper handling and cooking, Costco’s Turkey Dinner Kit lets you whip up a fuss-free Thanksgiving feast for your family. Just add a few fresh sides for a fast, delicious holiday meal.