Stuffed Turkey Breast
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
183 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Stuffed Turkey Breast
Description
This recipe begins by pounding turkey breast to an even thin layer, then spreading a mixture containing softened cream cheese, chopped spinach, minced garlic, cooked bacon bits, and fresh herbs. After seasoning with salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, and parsley, the turkey is rolled tightly and secured with toothpicks or twine to hold its shape during cooking.
The exterior is rubbed with a blend of garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. The rolled turkey breast is baked at 400°F, cooking until reaching an internal temperature of about 160°F. It is then placed under the broiler briefly to develop a browned, slightly crisp surface.
The combination of creamy cheese filling with spinach and bacon inside tender turkey creates a balanced flavor and moist texture. Herbs in both the stuffing and rub add fresh aromatic notes. This dish serves well as a centerpiece for a family meal and can feed approximately 6-10 adults depending on portion size.
Heating tips include gentle reheating by microwaving at reduced power or re-searing in a pan to avoid losing the creamy filling. A convenient shortcut for preparing bacon is using microwave-crisped bacon bits, which reduces mess and time.
Ingredients
- 2.75 -3 pounds turkey breast or turkey breast tenderloins (see note
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- ⅓ cup spinach chopped, fresh
- ⅓ cup Bacon see notes for my time-saving tip!, chopped pieces
- ½ teapsoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper cracked
- 1 tablespoon parsley finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon rosemary finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon thyme finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs I used more parsley, rosemary, and thyme, chopped
Spice Rub
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper cracked
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease a small sheet pan or roasting dish.
- Place turkey in a ziploc bag or between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound out to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- In a medium bowl combine cream cheese, spinach garlic, bacon, salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, and parsley.
- Spread mixture over the turkey, leaving about 1/2 inch around the edge uncovered.
- Gently, but firmly roll the turkey from one long side toward the other. Secure with toothpicks to keep it rolled OR tie with bakers twine and place in prepared baking dish.
- Stir the spices together, then rub all over the rolled turkey bundles.
- Place this whole stuffed turkey breast in the oven for 15-25 minutes to bake. *Depending on the size of the turkey breast you may need more or less time. Internal temperature (when thermometer is inserted into the thickest part of the turkey) should read about 160 degrees before moving onto the next step.
- Switch to BROIL and cook another 5 minutes or so until browned on the outside. (Internal temperature should read about 160 degrees - it will continue to rise a bit to read 165 while resting in the next step.)
- Transfer to a cutting board and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes. Stir together melted butter and fresh herbs and brush over the top. Slice and serve immediately - enjoy!
Notes
- A 5-pound turkey breast serves about 6-8 adults, 7 pounds serves about 8-10.
- Cooking time varies with the size and thickness of the turkey roll; check internal temperature for doneness.
- Use microwave-crisped bacon bits to save time without sacrificing flavor or texture.
- If fresh herbs are unavailable, substitute with 1 teaspoon dried Herbs de Provence or Italian seasoning.
- Reheat gently in the microwave at 50% power or re-sear slices in a pan to preserve filling texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 183kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 432mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 21mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 610IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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