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Cranberry Stuffed Turkey Breasts

SUBMITTED BY: Esther Nelson

"I made these once for a holiday dinner party and they were such a hit that I started making them for Thanksgiving instead of a whole turkey."
PREP TIME  25 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr 20 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 boneless and skinless turkey breasts
  • 1 (12 ounce) package herb-seasoned dry bread stuffing mix
  • 1 1/2 cups sweetened-dried cranberries
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup pecan halves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

DIRECTIONS

  1. Prepare stuffing mix according to package directions, set aside and let cool.
  2. With a sharp knife butterfly breasts open to lay flat (this usually takes 3 cuts, depending on the size of the breasts). Place each breast between two sheets of waxed paper and flatten with a mallet.
  3. On each breast, spread prepared stuffing to 1/4 inch of the edge. Sprinkle with most of the dried cranberries and all of the chopped pecans. Roll up "jellyroll" style, starting with the long end and roll tightly. Tuck in ends and tie in sections with string, about 4 sections around middle and one running the length of the roll to secure the ends.
  4. Place the olive oil in an oven proof skillet and heat. Carefully brown rolls on all sides. Place skillet in oven, uncovered and bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 1 hour or until a knife inserted draws clear juices. Do not let these get overly dry. Allow rolls to set for 15 minutes before slicing (don't forget to cut off strings) 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, garnish by sprinkling with the whole pecans and some dried cranberries.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2002 by ANNA SPIEGEL
These were great! My entire family loved them and it made a ton. It actually ended up making... MORE
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Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by DAWN SMITH
These were delicious!!! I tested them out tonight as a Thanksgiving possibility. It's a... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2005 by Shelly
So good! I used chicken b/c I couldn't find the turkey breasts. Cooking time was less than... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2003 by MINERVA146
This recipe is good because it's adaptable. I think it would also be good with the... MORE
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Reviewed on May 29, 2003 by SARAJOSTEELE
This recipe was fun to make and looked cute as could be. I wonder if there's anyway to give... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2003 by BARBARALE
Loved this recipe...made this on Christmas Eve for the family and EVERYONE loved them! Will... MORE
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Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2008 by Christine M
Well, no fault of the recipe - more like my nonexistent "butterflying" skills - but while my... MORE
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Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2004 by Jamie
I changed the recipe to use apples in the stuffing instead of cranberries. They turned out... MORE
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Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2008 by GONZOW
This was bear to roll up, not having done it before but it was really good. Very moist and... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2008 by MEADERJ
So Good! This was very tasty, and t