Best Turkey Breast With Cranberry Sage Stuffing Recipes

CRANBERRY STUFFED TURKEY BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare stuffing mix according to package directions. Set aside to cool.
• With a sharp knife, butterfly breasts open to lay flat. Place each breast between two sheets of waxed paper, and flatten with a mallet. Spread the prepared stuffing to within 1/4 inch of the edge of each breast. Sprinkle each one with chopped pecans and dried cranberries, reserving some of the cranberries for garnish. Roll up tightly in a jellyroll style, starting with the long end. Tuck in ends, and tie in sections with string, about 4 sections around the middle and one running the length of the roll to secure the ends.
• Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully brown rolls on all sides.
• Place skillet in oven, uncovered. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature is at 170 degrees F (78 degrees C) when taken with a meat thermometer. Do not let these get overly dry.
• Allow rolls to set for 15 minutes before removing string, and slicing into 1/2 to 3/4 inch circles. Leave one roll whole, and slice the other for presentation. Stuffing will be spiraled into meat. Present on your prettiest platter on a bed of curly lettuce, and garnish by sprinkling with the remaining 1/2 cup pecan halves and the reserved dried cranberries.

TURKEY BREAST WITH CRANBERRY SAGE STUFFING

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, stir together the stuffing ingredients.
• If your butcher wouldn't butterfly the turkey breast, cut it lengthwise down the center, almost in half; don't cut completely through it. Lay it out flat between two pieces of plastic wrap. Using the smooth side of a meat mallet or a heavy pan, lightly flatten the turkey, being careful not to tear the meat.
• Spoon the stuffing down the middle of the turkey. Roll the turkey around the stuffing. Tie at 2-inch intervals with kitchen twine.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• In a Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Brown the turkey for 2 minutes on each side. Pour 2 cups broth over the turkey.
• Bake, covered, for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the turkey is no longer pink and the internal temperature reaches 170°F. Transfer the turkey to a carving board, leaving the liquid in the Dutch oven. Let the turkey rest while you make the gravy.
• Bring the broth to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Meanwhile, put the flour in a small bowl. Pour in the water, whisking to dissolve. Whisk into the boiling broth. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the gravy is thick and bubbly, whisking frequently. Remove from the heat.
• Slice the turkey into 6 pieces. Serve with the gravy.
• Cook's Tip on Mesh
• Kitchen twine is a great way to secure roasts and help them keep their shape while cooking. Butchers use a similar product that is stringlike and stretchy, and with a bit of maneuvering, can easily cover a roast. Many butchers will sell-or perhaps even give-you a small amount of mesh to use at home. For large quantities, check restaurant supply or specialty stores.
• nutrition information
• (Per Serving)
• Calories: 231
• Total Fat: 4.5g
• Saturated: 1.0g
• Trans: 0.0g
• Polyunsaturated: 1.0g
• Monounsaturated: 2.0g
• Cholesterol: 68mg
• Sodium: 130mg
• Carbohydrates: 18g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugars: 9g
• Protein: 29g
• Dietary Exchanges
• 1 Carbohydrate
• 3 Lean Meat

GLAZED ROAST TURKEY WITH CRANBERRY STUFFING

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325°F. In 10-inch skillet, melt 1 cup butter over medium heat. Cook celery and onion in butter, stirring frequently, until onion is tender. Stir in about one-third of the bread cubes. Place in large bowl. Add remaining bread cubes and remaining stuffing ingredients; toss.
• Stuff turkey just before roasting. Fill wishbone area with stuffing first. Fasten neck skin to back with skewer. Fold wings across back with tips touching. Fill body cavity lightly. (Do not pack--stuffing will expand while cooking.) Tuck drumsticks under band of skin at tail, or tie together with heavy string, then tie to tail.
• Place turkey, breast side up, on rack in shallow roasting pan. Brush with 2 tablespoons butter. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of inside thigh and does not touch bone. Do not add water.
• Roast uncovered, following Timetable for approximate total cooking time. Thermometer will read 165°F when turkey is done, and the drumstick should move easily when lifted or twisted. Thermometer placed in center of stuffing will read 165°F when done. If a meat thermometer is not used, begin testing for doneness about 30 minutes before Timetable indicates. (See Timetable for Roasting Poultry for exact times.)
• In 1-quart saucepan, mix all glaze ingredients. Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth. Brush glaze on turkey about 20 minutes before turkey is done.
• Place a tent of foil loosely over turkey when it begins to turn golden. When two-thirds done, cut band of skin or string holding legs. When turkey is done, place on warm platter and cover with foil to keep warm. Let stand about 15 minutes for easiest carving. To serve, brush again with glaze before carving.

TURKEY BREAST WITH BARLEY-CRANBERRY STUFFING

Steps:

• Combine broth, barley, onion, cranberries, almonds, sage, and garlic pepper in slow cooker.
• Brown the half turkey breast and add to cooker.
• Cook on low 3-4 hours or until temperature reaches 170°F.
• Place turkey breast on a cutting board, cover with foil, and let stand 10-15 minutes before carving.
• Stir parsley into the stuffing and serve with turkey.

STUFFED TURKEY BREAST WITH CRANBERRY GLAZE

Steps:

• To make stuffing, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and saute the onion, celery and carrots for 5 minutes or until the onion is translucent.
• Add stock and seasonings; remove from heat.
• Mix in bread cubes and cool slightly.
• For glaze, mix all glaze ingredients in a medium-sized bowl; set aside 1/2 cup to serve, cold, with meal.
• To make turkey, preheat oven to 325F and lightly grease a baking dish or a small roasting pan.
• Place turkey breast on your cutting board and, holding a knife parallel to the board, slice meat through middle, leaving last inch intact.
• Open meat like a book and cover with plastic wrap; pound with a meat mallet to even thickness.
• Cover one side of meat with stuffing.
• Fold other side over and secure with toothpicks along the edges.
• Transfer to your baking dish and pour remaining cranberry glaze over.
• Bake, uncovered, for 60 to 90 minutes or until cooked through and juices run clear.
• Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.