TURKEY BREAST FLORENTINE

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"A lovely dish for guests, this spinach-stuffed turkey breast look s beautiful when you slice it for serving," Shirley Goehring writes from Lodi, California. "I've also spooned the filling into a pocket slit in a boneless center-cut pork roast with delicious results."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h55m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 boneless skinless turkey breast half (3 to 4 pounds)
5 bacon strips, divided
3/4 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups milk
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Make a lengthwise slit down the center of the turkey breast to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Open meat so it lies flat; cover with plastic wrap. Flatten to 1/2-in. thickness. Remove plastic; set aside., In a large skillet, cook two bacon strips until crisp. Drain, reserving drippings. Crumble bacon; set aside. In the drippings, saute onion until tender. Stir in the flour, tarragon, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat., Refrigerate 1/2 cup sauce. Add the spinach, mushrooms and crumbled bacon to the remaining sauce; spread over turkey breast. Starting at a short end, roll up and tuck in ends; tie with kitchen string. Place on a rack in a greased shallow roasting pan. Brush with butter. Cover loosely with foil., Bake at 350° for 1 hour. Remove foil. Cut remaining bacon strips in half; place over the turkey. Bake 25-35 minutes longer or until turkey is no longer pink. , Discard string. Let turkey stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Meanwhile, heat the reserved sauce; stir in cheese until melted. Serve with turkey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 488mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 48g protein.

Tony Montana
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The turkey is always moist and tender, and the spinach and cheese filling is creamy and flavorful.


Ahmed Sesay
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This is one of my favorite recipes to make for special occasions. It's always a hit!


0009 Hanif
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this dish was actually really good! The spinach and cheese filling was creamy and flavorful.


Shojon Mia
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This was my first time making turkey breast florentine and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious.


MAMOON Shyko
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it several times and it's always turned out delicious.


Safaks Mo
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more seasoning next time.


Pushpoo Sheikh
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The turkey is always moist and tender, and the spinach and cheese filling is creamy and flavorful.


Jon Smith
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This is one of my favorite recipes to make for special occasions. It's always a hit!


slater espangel
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.


RumenStoykov 75
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this dish was actually really good! The spinach and cheese filling was creamy and flavorful.


Karen Chapoteleka
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This was my first time making turkey breast florentine and it was a success! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious.


Shereen Almomani
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I love this dish! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


AYAZ Malik1122
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it always turns out delicious. My family loves it.


Tricia W-P-Loren
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Meh. It was okay, but nothing special. I've had better turkey dishes.


Moiz Ahmad
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The turkey was cooked perfectly and the spinach and cheese filling was creamy and flavorful.


Noah Marathon
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I will definitely be making this again.


Hamachi Iki
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Not bad. The turkey was a bit dry, but the spinach and cheese filling was delicious. I think I'll add some more sauce next time.


Ridwan Diabre
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Amazing! This dish turned out to be even better than I expected. The turkey was moist and tender, and the spinach and cheese filling was creamy and flavorful. My family loved it!