Best 11 Oven Roasted Turkey Roulade Recipes

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Are you seeking a culinary masterpiece that exudes both elegance and delectable flavors? Look no further than the oven-roasted turkey roulade. Let us embark on a delightful journey of taste and textures as we uncover the secrets behind creating this extraordinary dish. With a combination of succulent turkey, savory stuffing, and a tantalizing golden-brown crust, the oven-roasted turkey roulade is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Prepare to indulge in a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

OVEN-ROASTED TURKEY ROULADE



Oven-Roasted Turkey Roulade image

Provided by Jeff Jake

Categories     Garlic     Poultry     turkey     Roast     Thanksgiving     Dinner     Winter     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped pimiento-stuffed green Spanish olives
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 2 1/2-pound turkey breast half (skin, bones and fillet removed), butterflied
2 1/2 cups (about) canned low-salt chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine garlic and oil in custard cup. Cover with foil; bake garlic until very tender, about 25 minutes. Pour oil into small bowl; reserve. Mash garlic; set aside. Increase oven temperature to 400°F.
  • Mix breadcrumbs, celery, olives, parsley, lemon peel and rosemary in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place turkey breast on work surface. Using meat mallet, pound turkey to about *-inch thickness. Spread mashed garlic over turkey, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread breadcrumb mixture over turkey, leaving 1/2-inch border on all sides and pressing to adhere. Starting at 1 long side, roll up tightly, jelly-roll style. Tie roulade in 5 places with string to secure.
  • Place doubled 15-inch square of cheesecloth in 13x9x2-inch pan. Pour 1/2 cup broth over cloth. Place roulade on cloth. Drizzle reserved garlic oil over roulade. Wrap tightly with cheesecloth. Roast until cooked through and juices run clear when roulade is pierced in center, basting with 2/3 cup broth every 30 minutes, about 1 hour 15 minutes total.
  • Let roulade cool 15 minutes. Remove cheesecloth and string. Cut roulade into 1/2-inch slices; arrange on 6 plates. Add 1 cup broth to baking pan. Bring to simmer, scraping up browned bits. Pour broth over roulade.

EASY ROASTED TURKEY ROULADE



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Easy Roasted Turkey Roulade with butternut squash, kale and spicy Italian sausage makes an elegant meal just perfect for any special occasion.

Provided by Marisa

Categories     supper

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup diced onion
1 garlic clove (minced)
1 cup diced butternut squash
2 cups chopped kale
1 teaspoon fresh sage (chopped (plus a few whole sprigs for pan))
1 teaspoon fresh thyme (plus a few whole sprigs for pan)
salt and pepper to your taste
8 ounces spicy Italian sausage (casing removed (about 1 cup measure))
1 2 1/2 pounds skinless turkey breast, bones removed and butterflied
2 cups (sodium reduced, organic chicken broth)

Steps:

  • LETS MAKE THE STUFFING
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet and sauté the onions for a few minutes till the onions are soft.
  • Add in the garlic, butternut quash, kale, the fresh sage, thyme and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Stir the vegetable mixture and continue to sauté for about 5 minutes or till the butternut squash is soft and the kale has wilted.
  • Set aside while you prepare the turkey breast.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Place the butterflied turkey breast between 2 sheets of saran wrap and pound the meat with a meat mallet to about a half inch thickness.
  • Add the sausage to the vegetable mixture and stir very well until evenly combined, then spread this over the turkey breast to about one inch off the border.
  • Starting at the shorter end, roll the turkey breast tightly together and tie with 4 equal pieces of butcher's twine at one inch intervals and one longer piece along the length of the stuffed turkey.
  • Sprinkle the turkey breast lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Place the stuffed turkey in a shallow oven proof pan (I used the same skillet in which I cooked the vegetables.)
  • Pour in 3/4 cup of chicken broth into the pan with a few springs of fresh sage and thyme.
  • Cook the turkey breast for about 1 hour and 10 minutes or until an instant-read digital thermometer reaches 155 degrees F.
  • Baste the stuffed turkey every 15 minutes with the remaining chicken broth so that the meat does not dry out and retains moisture.
  • When ready, transfer the stuffed turkey breast onto a cutting board and slice into 3/4 inch slices.
  • (mine yielded 12 slices)
  • Place the slices onto a serving platter.
  • Strain the pan juices through a fine sieve and pour the juices over the sliced turkey breast.
  • Serve while still warm.

TURKEY ROULADE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter, softened
2 stalks celery, diced
1 small head fennel, diced
1 medium onion, diced
8 ounces sweet pork sausage
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Brandy, for deglazing
2 1/2 cups seasoned dry stuffing mix
1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
1 large egg
1 boneless skin-on whole turkey breast (approximately 5 pounds), butterflied and flattened
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1/2 cup brandy
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the roulade: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Position a rack in a roasting pan.
  • Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the celery, fennel and onions and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the sausage and cook until browned through, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in the parsley and rosemary and cook for about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Deglaze the skillet with a splash of brandy, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom.
  • Combine the sausage/veggie mix, stuffing mix, chicken stock and egg in a large bowl and stir together. Lay the turkey breast flat and season with salt and pepper. Spread the stuffing mixture in an even layer, then tightly roll the turkey breast. Tie the roll with kitchen twine--approximately 4 to 6 ties evenly spaced
  • Rub the remaining 4 tablespoons softened butter all over the surface, sprinkle with salt and pepper and put on the rack in the roasting pan. Roast for 30 minutes, then decrease the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and continue roasting until the skin is golden brown and crispy and a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the roulade reaches 155 degrees F, another 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes. Remove to a cutting board, cover with foil and let rest while you make the gravy.
  • For the gravy: Set the roasting pan over a burner over medium heat. Whisk the flour into the drippings to form a paste and cook, stirring constantly, until the roux is golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken stock, turn off the heat and add the brandy to the pan. Turn the heat back on and cook, whisking constantly, until the gravy thickens, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Slice and serve with the gravy!

ROASTED TURKEY ROULADE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 to 7 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup large-diced dried figs, stems removed
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup Calvados or brandy
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups diced onions (2 onions)
1 cup (1/2-inch-diced) celery (3 stalks)
3/4 pound pork sausage, casings removed (sweet and hot mixed)
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
3 cups herb-seasoned stuffing mix (recommended: Pepperidge Farm)
1 1/2 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
1 extra-large egg, beaten
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 whole (2 halves) turkey breast, boned and butterflied (5 pounds)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Place the dried figs and cranberries in a small saucepan and pour in the Calvados and 1/2 cup water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then lower the heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and celery and saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the sausage, crumbling it into small bits with a fork, and saute, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes, until cooked and browned. Add the figs and cranberries with the liquid, the chopped rosemary, and pine nuts, and cook for 2 more minutes. Scrape up the brown bits with a wooden spoon.
  • Place the stuffing mix in a large bowl. Add the sausage mixture, chicken stock, egg, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and stir well. (The stuffing may be prepared ahead and stored in the refrigerator overnight.)
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Place a baking rack on a sheet pan.
  • Lay the butterflied turkey breast skin side down on a cutting board. Sprinkle the meat with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Spread the stuffing in a 1/2-inch-thick layer over the meat, leaving a half-inch border on all sides. Don't mound the stuffing or the turkey will be difficult to roll. (Place the leftover stuffing in a buttered gratin dish and bake for the last 45 minutes of roasting alongside the turkey.) Starting at 1 end, roll the turkey like a jelly roll and tuck in any stuffing that tries to escape on the sides. Tie the roast firmly with kitchen twine every 2 inches to make a compact cylinder.
  • Place the stuffed turkey breast seam side down on the rack on the sheet pan. Brush with the melted butter, sprinkle generously with salt and pepper, and roast for 1 3/4 to 2 hours, until an instant-read thermometer registers 150 degrees F in the center. (I test in a few places.) Cover the turkey with aluminum foil and allow it to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes. Carve 1/2-inch-thick slices and serve warm with the extra stuffing.

ROAST TURKEY ROULADES WITH THYME, HONEY, AND PECANS



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Turkey breast becomes infused with flavor and aroma when rolled and roasted with a mixture of toasted pecans, thyme, and honey.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Turkey Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup pecans, toasted
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons loosely packed fresh thyme leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
2 tablespoons loosely packed fresh lemon-thyme leaves
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 boneless, skinless turkey breast (1 1/2 pounds)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Pulse pecans in a food processor until finely ground. Add 1/4 cup thyme, the lemon thyme, honey, oil, salt, and pepper, and process until combined. Transfer to a bowl, and stir in remaining 2 tablespoons thyme. Set aside 2 tablespoons herb mixture.
  • Halve turkey horizontally, and spread half of the herb mixture on each piece of turkey. Starting at one short end, roll turkey up, and tie with kitchen twine. Spread reserved herb mixture over the top of each roulade, and then transfer to a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Roast until a meat thermometer registers 160 degrees, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool 5 to 10 minutes, and then cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Garnish with thyme sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 g, Cholesterol 112 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 42 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 631 g

TURKEY BREAST ROULADE WITH GARLIC AND ROSEMARY



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Ina Garten has been known as the Barefoot Contessa since she opened a gourmet store by that name in East Hampton, N.Y., in 1985. She shared this recipe from her book "Modern Comfort Food" with The Times for Thanksgiving in 2020, when many cooks were looking for alternatives to whole turkey. If you don't like fennel seeds, leave them out: Garlic, sage and rosemary give this roast the flavors of Italian porchetta, and it will still be fragrant, juicy and delicious without them.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     poultry, roasts, main course

Time 3h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons good-quality olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
3/4 teaspoon whole fennel seeds
6 garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves, plus 4 whole sage leaves
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary leaves
1 whole butterflied boneless, skin-on turkey breast (about 4 to 5 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup cold unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
1 cup dry white wine, such as Chablis

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium (10-inch) skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and fennel seeds and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the onion is tender. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Off the heat, stir in the chopped sage and the rosemary; set aside to cool.
  • Set the turkey breast on a cutting board and open it up, skin side down. If necessary, pound the turkey to an even thickness of about 1 inch. Sprinkle the turkey with 4 teaspoons salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper. Once the onion mixture has cooled, spread it evenly on the meat. Grate the butter and sprinkle it on top. Arrange the prosciutto on top to totally cover the filling and meat.
  • Starting at one long end of the turkey breast, roll the meat up jelly-roll style to make a compact cylindrical roulade, ending with the seam side down. Tie the roulade tightly with kitchen twine at 2 to 2 1/2-inch intervals to ensure that it will roast evenly. Slip the whole sage leaves under the twine down the center of the roulade.
  • Place the roulade, seam side down, in a roasting pan and pat the skin dry with paper towels. Brush the skin with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Pour the wine and 1 cup water into the roasting pan, surrounding the turkey with the liquids without pouring them directly over the roulade. Roast for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours, until the skin is golden brown and the internal temperature is 150 degrees.
  • Remove from the oven, cover the turkey with foil, and allow to rest for 15 minutes. Remove the string, slice the roulade crosswise in 1/2-inch-thick slices, and serve warm with the pan juices.

TURKEY ROULADE



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This stunning main course is just the thing to serve for a special occasion or holiday dinner. Turkey breast is pounded thin and rolled up with a stuffing made from rye bread, cranberries, chopped pistachios, and plenty of herbs.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 loaf seeded rye bread, crust removed, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 cups packed)
1/2 boneless, skinless turkey breast (2 1/2 to 3 pounds)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
1 tablespoon minced fresh sage
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped pistachios
8 ounces very thinly sliced bacon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake bread on a baking sheet until dry and edges are golden, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Place turkey, skinned-side down, on a cutting board. Slice through thickest part of breast, creating a flap. Cover with plastic wrap. With a mallet, pound to an even thickness (about 3/4 inch). Remove plastic, season with salt and pepper, and store in refrigerator up to 1 day.
  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until foamy. Add onion, celery, garlic, herbs, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook until onion is translucent, about 4 minutes. Transfer to bowl with bread; add broth, cranberries, and pistachios. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place turkey, skinned-side down, on a work surface. Season with salt and pepper. Spread stuffing over top, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Working from one short side, roll breast up tightly into a log, enclosing stuffing. Turn seam-side down. Drape bacon slices over breast, overlapping slightly to cover completely. With kitchen twine, tie at 4 even intervals; replace any stuffing that falls out.
  • Roast until a thermometer inserted in thickest part reads 155 degrees (temperature will continue to rise during resting), about 1 hour, 10 minutes. Let rest 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

TURKEY ROULADE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: unsalted butter, yellow onion, carrot, celery, sweet italian sausage, fresh sage, fresh thyme leaf, plain stuffing mix, chicken stock, skin-on turkey breast, dijon mustard, melted butter, salt, black pepper

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/2 stick
1 cup yellow onion, diced
1 cup carrot, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 lb sweet italian sausage, casing removed
2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaf
10 oz plain stuffing mix, 1 box
½ cup chicken stock
3 lb skin-on turkey breast, deboned, butterflied
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
1 tablespoon melted butter
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and cook for 8-10 minutes, until the vegetables have softened.
  • Add the sausage and cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes, breaking the meat up into smaller pieces. Season with the sage and thyme.
  • Add the stuffing mix and chicken stock. Stir until the bread is no longer dry. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
  • Place the turkey breast on a cutting board, skin-side down. Cover with plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet to about ½-inch (1 cm) thick.
  • Brush the turkey breast with the Dijon mustard.
  • Spread the stuffing mixture over the turkey breast in an even layer, about ¼-inch (6 mm) thick. Transfer any extra stuffing to an oven-safe dish.
  • Starting from a short end, roll the turkey into a log with the skin on the outside. Tuck in any loose bits.
  • Use kitchen twine to tie the turkey closed crosswise at 1-inch (2-cm) intervals. Tie once lengthwise to seal the ends.
  • Transfer the trussed turkey to a wire rack set over a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush with melted butter and season all sides generously with salt and pepper.
  • Bake the turkey roulade for 45-60 minutes, until the internal temperature of the turkey reaches 165°F (75˚C). Bake the leftover stuffing for 20-30 minutes, until lightly browned on top.
  • Let rest for 15 minutes, then remove the twine, slice, and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 680 calories, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 64 grams, Sugar 4 grams

TURKEY ROULADES



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The filling in this recipe goes so well with turkey. I love the hint of lemon, and the savory combo of apples, mushrooms and spinach. The bread-crumb coating adds a nice crunch. -Kari Wheaton, South Beloit, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup diced peeled tart apple
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons olive oil
5 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
Pinch ground nutmeg
4 turkey breast tenderloins (8 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

  • In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, saute the apple, mushrooms and onion in oil until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in the spinach, lemon juice, lemon zest, 1/4 teaspoon salt and nutmeg. , Make a lengthwise slit down the center of each tenderloin to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Open tenderloins so they lie flat; cover with plastic wrap. Flatten to 1/4-in. thickness. Remove plastic; sprinkle turkey with pepper and remaining salt. , Spread spinach mixture over tenderloins to within 1 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; tie with kitchen string. Place egg and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip roulades in egg, then roll in crumbs. , Place in an 11x7-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 375° until a thermometer reads 170°, 40-45 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 405mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

A SIMPLY PERFECT ROAST TURKEY



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Simple, perfect roast turkey just like grandma used to make. Seasoned with salt and pepper, and basted with turkey stock, the flavors of the turkey really stand out. Stuff with your favorite dressing.

Provided by Syd

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Whole Turkey Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (18 pound) whole turkey
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ quarts turkey stock
8 cups prepared stuffing

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Place rack in the lowest position of the oven.
  • Remove the turkey neck and giblets, rinse the turkey, and pat dry with paper towels. Place the turkey, breast side up, on a rack in the roasting pan. Loosely fill the body cavity with stuffing. Rub the skin with the softened butter, and season with salt and pepper. Position an aluminum foil tent over the turkey.
  • Place turkey in the oven, and pour 2 cups turkey stock into the bottom of the roasting pan. Baste all over every 30 minutes with the juices on the bottom of the pan. Whenever the drippings evaporate, add stock to moisten them, about 1 to 2 cups at a time. Remove aluminum foil after 2 1/2 hours. Roast until a meat thermometer inserted in the meaty part of the thigh reads 165 degrees F (75 degrees C), about 4 hours.
  • Transfer the turkey to a large serving platter, and let it stand for at least 20 to 30 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 662.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 211.4 mg, Fat 33.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 72.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 709.5 mg, Sugar 2 g

ROASTED TURKEY ROULADE ( INA GARTEN , BAREFOOT CONTESSA)



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This is a Ina Garten recipe. An alternative to the traditional turkey feast. She writes," I don't know anyone who looks forward to carving a turkey on Thanksgiving. Instead, I decided to make a roasted turkey breast stuffed with all kinds of delicious things--sausage, cranberries, and figs. No bones and it cooks to juicy perfection in under two hours. How easy is that?" Here for safekeeping for a dinner party meal.

Provided by ChefDLH

Categories     Poultry

Time 2h35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup large-diced dried fig, stems removed
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup calvados or 1/2 cup brandy
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups diced onions (2 onions)
1 cup celery (3 stalks 1/2 inch diced)
3/4 lb pork sausage, casings removed (sweet and hot mixed)
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
3 cups pepperidge farm herb seasoned stuffing mix
1 1/2 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
1 extra-large egg, beaten
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 turkey breast, whole (2 halves)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Place the dried figs and cranberries in a small saucepan and pour in the Calvados and 1/2 cup water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then lower the heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and celery and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the sausage, crumbling it into small bits with a fork, and sauté, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes, until cooked and browned. Add the figs and cranberries with the liquid, the chopped rosemary, and pine nuts, and cook for 2 more minutes. Scrape up the brown bits with a wooden spoon.
  • Place the stuffing mix in a large bowl. Add the sausage mixture, chicken stock, egg, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and stir well. (The stuffing may be prepared ahead and stored in the refrigerator overnight.).
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Place a baking rack on a sheet pan.
  • Lay the butterflied turkey breast skin side down on a cutting board. Sprinkle the meat with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Spread the stuffing in a 1/2-inch-thick layer over the meat, leaving a half-inch border on all sides. Don't mound the stuffing or the turkey will be difficult to roll. (Place the leftover stuffing in a buttered gratin dish and bake for the last 45 minutes of roasting alongside the turkey.) Starting at one end, roll the turkey like a jelly roll and tuck in any stuffing that tries to escape on the sides. Tie the roast firmly with kitchen twine every 2 inches to make a compact cylinder.
  • Place the stuffed turkey breast seam side down on the rack on the sheet pan. Brush with the melted butter, sprinkle generously with salt and pepper, and roast for 1-3/4 to 2 hours, until a thermometer reads 150 degrees in the center. (I test in a few places.) Cover the turkey with aluminum foil and allow it to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes. Carve 1/2-inch-thick slices and serve warm with the extra stuffing.

Tips:

  • Choose the right turkey breast. Look for a turkey breast that is between 5 and 7 pounds. A larger turkey breast will be more difficult to roll and cook evenly.
  • Use a sharp knife. A sharp knife will make it easier to slice the turkey breast thinly.
  • Be gentle when pounding the turkey breast. You don't want to tear the meat.
  • Use a variety of fillings. You can use any type of filling you like, such as stuffing, vegetables, or cheese.
  • Roll the turkey breast tightly. This will help keep the filling in place.
  • Roast the turkey breast at a high temperature. This will help create a crispy skin.
  • Let the turkey breast rest before slicing. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat.

Conclusion:

Oven-roasted turkey roulade is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It is relatively easy to make, and the results are always stunning. With a little planning and effort, you can create a turkey roulade that will wow your guests and leave them wanting more.

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