Description
This stuffed turkey breast brings holiday flavor without the fuss of a whole bird, featuring a juicy turkey breast filled with sweet-tart cranberry and nut stuffing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 turkey breast (4–5 pounds)
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Pat the turkey breast dry and carefully cut a pocket into the thickest side of the breast.
- In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter and sauté the onion and celery until softened, about 5–7 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine remaining ingredients including sautéed vegetables, and mix until moist but not soggy.
- Spoon stuffing into the turkey pocket, brush outside with remaining melted butter, and roast for 1.5 to 2 hours or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the turkey rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serve warm with pan juices.
Notes
Use fresh herbs for brighter flavor and ensure the stuffing is moist but not wet to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 105 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 60g
- Cholesterol: 140mg