Cranberry Goat Cheese Stuffed Turkey (Printable Version)
Tender turkey breast rolled with creamy goat cheese, tart cranberries, and walnuts, glazed with honey mustard for an impressive main dish.
# Ingredient List:
→ Turkey
01 - 1 large boneless skinless turkey breast (about 2 lbs)
→ Filling
02 - 4 oz goat cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
04 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
05 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
06 - 1 tsp lemon zest
07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
08 - Pinch of salt
→ For Assembly
09 - 1 tbsp olive oil
10 - Salt and pepper, to taste
11 - Cooking twine
→ Glaze
12 - 2 tbsp honey
13 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
14 - 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
02 - Place turkey breast on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, slice horizontally through the thickest part without cutting all the way through. Open like a book and place between two sheets of plastic wrap. Gently pound to 1/2 inch thickness.
03 - In a bowl, combine goat cheese, cranberries, walnuts, parsley, lemon zest, black pepper, and salt. Mix until well combined.
04 - Spread the filling evenly over the butterflied turkey breast, leaving a 1 inch border around the edges.
05 - Starting from the short end, carefully roll up the turkey breast. Tie securely with cooking twine at 1 inch intervals.
06 - Rub the outside with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
07 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, and balsamic vinegar. Brush half over the turkey roll.
08 - Roast for 35 minutes. Brush with remaining glaze, then roast an additional 10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
09 - Let rest for 10 minutes. Remove twine, slice, and serve.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination looks impressive but comes together in just over an hour
- Leftovers make incredible sandwiches the next day
02 -
- I once skipped the resting step and the juices ran everywhere leaving the meat dry
- A good meat thermometer is your best friend for perfectly cooked turkey
03 -
- Ask your butcher to butterfly the turkey breast if you are nervous about doing it yourself
- Chill the filling for 15 minutes before spreading to make it easier to handle