Stuffed Turkey Breast

⏱️ 1h 30m 👥 6 servings 📊 Hard
Holiday main
Stuffed Turkey Breast
Nutrition per Serving
452
Calories
53g
Protein
30g
Carbs
14g
Fat

This Stuffed Turkey Breast roasts in only 60 minutes, has juicy, tender meat and is a Thanksgiving showstopper with its Cranberry Pecan Stuffing and easy Apple Cider Gravy!

📝 Ingredients

  • 3 lbs boneless turkey breast (skin removed)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil (divided)
  • 2 medium onions (divided)
  • 2 large cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 1/2 cups cubed day-old bread (or stuffing bread)
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries (soaked in hot water for 1 minute and drained)
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans (toasted)
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp chopped fresh sage (divided)
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth (divided)
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 3 Tbsp cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch (dissolved in 1 tablespoon cold water)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. 2Butterfly the turkey breast by slicing the meat horizontally, cutting almost to the other side. Open it like a book and place it between two sheets of plastic wrap. Pound with a meat mallet to a thickness of about 1/2 inch and season on both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. 3Chop one onion and thinly slice the other onion into half-moons. In a large skillet, heat 1 Tbsp oil over medium heat and cook the chopped onion, stirring, until golden, about 8-10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook another minute. Add the bread, cranberries, toasted pecans, 2 Tbsp sage, and about 1/2 cup broth (stuffing should be moist, not wet). Cook over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, then remove from the heat.
  4. 4Spread the stuffing over one side of the turkey breast, leaving 2 inches uncovered on all sides. Roll up and secure tightly with kitchen twine.
  5. 5Heat the remaining oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Sear the stuffed turkey breast on all sides until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Sprinkle the sliced onion around the turkey, pour in 1 1/2 cups broth, cover tightly with a lid or aluminum foil and roast in the oven for 45-60 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees in the thickest part. Remove from the oven, transfer to a cutting board and cover with aluminum foil.
  6. 6In the roasting pan set on the stove over medium heat, combine apple cider, remaining broth (1/2 cup), vinegar, and 2 tsp sage. Bring to a boil, and cook until the liquid is reduced by one-third, about 10 minutes. Slowly add the cornstarch mixture, stirring constantly, and cook for 3 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. 7Remove the twine from the turkey breast and cut it into slices. Serve with the gravy on the side.

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by platedcravings.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.