Description
This Christmas Stuffed Turkey Breast recipe is a festive main dish perfect for holiday gatherings. A tender turkey breast is filled with a flavorful stuffing of spinach, cranberries, nuts, and breadcrumbs, then roasted to perfection. Serve this impressive dish with gravy or cranberry sauce for a memorable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large boneless, skin-on turkey breast (about 2–3 lbs)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
For the stuffing:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the stuffing: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion until soft, then add garlic, spinach, cranberries, and nuts. Cook until spinach wilts. Remove from heat, stir in breadcrumbs and chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare the turkey: Place turkey breast skin-side down on a cutting board. Butterfly if needed. Spread stuffing evenly over meat, roll tightly, and secure with twine. Place in a roasting dish. Rub with olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
- Roast the turkey: Roast at 375°F (190°C) for 50–60 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- You can prepare and refrigerate the stuffed turkey up to one day ahead.
- Serve with gravy or cranberry sauce for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sliced portion
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
