Description
Indulge in the festive flavors of this Turkey Roulade Recipe, featuring succulent turkey breast filled with a delightful cranberry stuffing. Perfect for holiday gatherings or special family dinners, this dish combines the tender meat of turkey with a savory blend of dried cranberries, fresh herbs, and spices. The elegant presentation of rolled turkey makes it a showstopper on your table, while its straightforward preparation ensures even novice cooks can impress their guests. Plus, any leftovers can be repurposed into delicious sandwiches or salads, making it a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 lbs boneless turkey breast half (skin-on)
- 5 ounces whole wheat French bread (cubed)
- 1/2 medium onion (minced)
- 1 large stalk celery (minced)
- 4 fresh sage leaves (minced)
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 tablespoon butter
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 2 cups chicken broth for gravy
- 2 leaves fresh sage for gravy
- 3/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning for gravy
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour for gravy
Instructions
- For the stuffing: Sauté minced onion and celery in butter until soft, then stir in sage, parsley, bread cubes, seasoning, salt, pepper, chicken broth, cranberries, and beaten egg; mix well.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place turkey breast skin-side down on a cutting board and pound to an even thickness.
- Spread stuffing evenly over the turkey and roll tightly. Secure with kitchen twine or toothpicks.
- Place in a roasting pan, brush with softened butter, sprinkle with salt, and cover with foil.
- Roast for about 60 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- For the gravy: Combine broth and seasoning in a saucepan; whisk in flour until thickened.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg