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Stuffed Turkey Breast, partially sliced, revealing a spinach and bacon filling on a platter.

Stuffed Turkey Breast

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 561 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds turkey breast
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh spinach
  • 1/4 cup chopped bacon pieces
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped thyme
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • Additional chopped fresh herbs for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F and grease a baking dish.
  • Place the turkey breast between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound to about 1/4-inch thickness.
    Pounding raw turkey breast for Stuffed Turkey Breast.
  • In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, minced garlic, chopped spinach, bacon, parsley, rosemary, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until well combined.
    Mixing cream cheese, chopped spinach, diced bacon, and fresh herbs in a bowl for Stuffed Turkey Breast.
  • Spread the mixture evenly over the turkey, leaving a 1/2-inch border all around.
    Spreading the cream cheese, spinach, and bacon mixture over a turkey breast.
  • Roll the turkey tightly and secure it with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
    Stuffed turkey breast rolled and secured with toothpicks.
  • Rub the rolled turkey with smoked paprika, remaining salt, and black pepper to add an extra layer of flavor.
    Rubbing the rolled Stuffed Turkey Breast with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Place the stuffed turkey breast in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Check with a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part and the center of the filling. It should hit about 165°F. If not, let it bake a little longer, then check again. Once cooked through, switch to broil for 5 minutes for a nicely browned finish.
    Baking the Stuffed Turkey Breast in a black roasting pan, browning nicely.
  • Remove from the oven, let the turkey rest for 10 minutes, then brush with melted butter. Slice and serve immediately, garnished with herbs such as parsley, thyme, or rosemary.
    Stuffed turkey breast being brushed with melted butter.

Nutrition

Calories: 561kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 77gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 1372mgFiber: 0.4g
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