Rolled Turkey Breast with Bacon, Mushrooms & Apples
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek, International
Rolled Turkey Breast with Bacon, Mushrooms & Apples
Description
This dish involves preparing a filling of finely chopped bacon, green apples, shiitake mushrooms, red onion, cranberries, sage, parsley, and chicken broth, sautéed until golden and reduced, then bound with rusk to absorb excess liquid. The turkey breasts are butterflied, seasoned, filled with this mixture, rolled, and tied with string to hold shape.
The roll is baked first at a higher temperature to develop a golden exterior, then finished at a lower temperature for even cooking. The result is juicy turkey with a complexly flavored stuffing combining sweet fruit, savory bacon, and earthy mushrooms. Shiitake mushrooms are preferred for their lower moisture, helping the filling hold form.
Serve the roll sliced alongside simple sides like potatoes or green beans to balance the richness and provide a complete meal. Internal temperature should reach 155°C (310°F) for safety and doneness.
The recipe includes tips on mushroom choice and notes on ensuring the stuffing dries to a paste-like consistency to prevent sogginess.
Ingredients
- 2 turkey breast open and ready to fill
- 300 g Bacon finely chopped
- 2 green apples finely chopped
- 150 g shiitake mushrooms finely chopped (see notes below for using other types of mushrooms)
- 4 sage finely chopped, leaves
- 80 g cranberries
- 1 red onion finely chopped
- 2 tbsp rusk or breadcrumbs, grated
- 50 ml chicken broth
- 2 tbsp parsley finely chopped
- salt
- black pepper
- olive oil
Instructions
- Place a pan over medium heat and let it warm up. Once heated, heat some olive oil then add the onion, bacon, mushrooms and apples, and sauté for 4 minutes.
- As soon as they turn golden and the liquid begins to reduce, add the cranberries, sage, parsley, and chicken broth, stir with a wooden spoon, and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the rusk to draw out the liquid, stir, and remove from the heat.
- Place the turkey breasts on the kitchen counter, season them with salt and pepper, distribute the filling on their surface, then carefully roll them up.
- Tie the breasts with string, oil them with a brush, transfer them to an oven tray, and bake in a preheated oven at 200°C/392 °F (fan) for 20 minutes and then at 160°C/320 °F (fan) for 15-20 minutes.
- Once ready, serve the turkey breasts with potatoes, green beans or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Shiitake mushrooms have less liquid and work best; if using other mushrooms, remove excess moisture to keep stuffing firm.
- Cook turkey until internal temperature reaches 155°C (310°F) to ensure doneness.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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