SWEET SAUSAGE, SAGE, AND HAZELNUT-STUFFED TURKEY BREAST

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This sophisticated take on turkey breast is well-suited to intimate Thanksgiving celebrations that don't require a whole bird. The recipe comes from chef Bill Taibe, owner of LeFarm.Also try:Cider-Braised Turkey Legs

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups 1/4-inch cubes rustic bread with the crust removed (from about 1/2 loaf)
1 cup blanched hazelnuts, toasted and crushed
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
2 tablespoons finely sliced sage, plus 4 whole for roasting
2 boneless breast halves from one (15- to 16-pound) turkey, skin-on
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place bread cubes on a baking sheet. Transfer to oven and cook until toasted and golden. Remove from oven and transfer to a large bowl. Add crushed hazelnuts, sausage, and sage; season with salt and pepper. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and, using your hands, mix stuffing until well combined.
  • Place one turkey breast half flat on work surface; holding the blade of the knife parallel to the board, slice along the length of the breast, but not all the way through, starting with the thickest portion. Unfold so the turkey opens like a book. Spread half of the stuffing mixture on breast half and fold to enclose like a sandwich. Tie with kitchen twine to secure. Repeat process with remaining turkey breast half and stuffing.
  • Coat the bottom of a roasting pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil and add 2 whole sage leaves. Place stuffed turkey breast halves in a roasting pan; drizzle with remaining tablespoon olive oil, top with remaining 2 whole sage leaves, and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to oven and roast until internal temperature of breast reaches 165 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, 1 to 1 hour and 10 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nothando Nothando
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Thanks for sharing this recipe. I'm always looking for new ways to cook turkey breast.


md dulu
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This recipe looks delicious! I'm going to have to try it soon.


Ranim Hajji
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I can't wait to try this recipe for myself.


Genshen Makit
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This was the best turkey breast I've ever had!


shani tanha
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Overall, I was very happy with this recipe and would definitely make it again.


Surab Khan
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I would recommend using a meat thermometer to make sure the turkey breast is cooked through.


Naddie Jo Booker
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This recipe is perfect for a special occasion dinner.


Noel Washington
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I thought the hazelnut flavor was a bit too strong.


Tahir Mehmood Ayaz
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Sarah Hintum
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The turkey breast was a little dry, but the stuffing was delicious.


Julitha Kasukulu
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This was my first time making a stuffed turkey breast, and I was so pleased with the results! The recipe was easy to follow, and the turkey breast turned out beautifully. The stuffing was also delicious, and I loved the combination of flavors.


Adeel Ben
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The turkey breast is always cooked perfectly, and the stuffing is delicious. I especially love the addition of hazelnuts - they add a unique and delicious flavor.


Michael Mcreynolds
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This recipe was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The turkey breast was moist and flavorful, and the sausage, sage, and hazelnut stuffing was a perfect complement. The hazelnuts added a nice crunch and nutty flavor.