Thanksgiving Turkey Roll

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Servings: 12 servings Difficulty: Advanced
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Savory turkey breasts stuffed with spicy sausage and herb bread, served in a rich Madeira gravy
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Thanksgiving Turkey Roll

Author: chefs-mate Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 12 servings Calories: 350

Description

This elegant Thanksgiving Turkey Roll features tender turkey breast pounded thin and filled with a robust stuffing of mild pork sausage, sage, and day-old bread. The rolls are seared until golden and finished in a skillet with a luxurious sauce of Madeira wine and chicken broth. The result is a dish that balances the lean protein of turkey with the savory richness of sausage and herbs. It serves as an impressive yet manageable holiday main course, perfect for feeding a small gathering or as a special weeknight dinner.

Directions

  1. Prepare the stuffing: Heat 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over low heat.
  2. Add the minced shallot and garlic; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the sausage, breaking it up with a fork, and cook until browned. Do not drain the fat.
  4. Stir in the sage, red pepper flakes, and thyme.
  5. Crumble the day-old bread into the skillet and mix well.
  6. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes to blend flavors. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  7. Place turkey slices between two sheets of wax paper or plastic wrap. Pound gently with a meat mallet or rolling pin until each slice is 1/4 to 1/6-inch thick.
  8. Working with one slice at a time, mound about 1/4 of the stuffing mixture into the center of the turkey slice.
  9. Roll the turkey slice up tightly around the stuffing. If rolling is difficult, fold the ends of the slice toward the center to enclose the filling.
  10. Secure each roll with a wooden pick or toothpick.
  11. Place flour on a plate and lightly dust the turkey rolls, shaking off any excess.
  12. Melt 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  13. Add the turkey rolls, open ends up. Brown on all sides, about 5 minutes total. Some stuffing may spill out; this is normal.
  14. Remove the turkey rolls from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  15. Pour the Madeira or Marsala into the hot skillet. Cook over medium heat, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon.
  16. Add the chicken broth to the skillet and stir to combine.
  17. Return the turkey rolls to the skillet, nestled in the sauce.
  18. Cover the skillet and reduce heat to low. Cook for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the turkey is cooked through.
  19. Transfer turkey rolls to serving plates. Spoon the gravy and any remaining stuffing from the skillet over the rolls.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 350kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 7g35%
Cholesterol 150mg50%
Sodium 450mg19%
Total Carbohydrate 15g5%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 2g
Protein 35g70%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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