Turkey Breast Florentine Recipe
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Turkey Breast Florentine

By: Shirley Goehring  
"'A lovely dish for guests, this spinach-stuffed turkey breast look s beautiful when you slice it for serving,' Shirley Goehring writes from Lodi, California. 'I've also spooned the filling into a pocket slit in a boneless center-cut pork roast with delicious results.'"

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What to Drink?

Wine Chardonnay
Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 25 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (3 pound) turkey breast half, bone removed
  • 5 bacon strips
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 1 (4.5 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta)

Directions

  1. Cut a lengthwise slit in turkey breast to within 1/2 in. of opposite side; open meat so it lies flat. Cover with plastic wrap and flatten to 1/2-in. thickness. Remove plastic wrap; set aside.
  2. In a skillet, cook two bacon strips until crisp. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Crumble bacon; set aside. In the drippings, saute onion until tender. Stir in flour, tarragon, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat.
  3. Refrigerate 1/2 cup sauce. Add the spinach, mushrooms and crumbled bacon to the remaining sauce; spread over turkey breast. Starting at a short end, roll up and tuck in ends; tie with kitchen string. Place on a rack in a greased roasting pan. Brush with butter. Cover loosely with foil.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour. Remove foil. Cut remaining bacon strips in half; place over the turkey. Bake 25-35 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 170 degrees F. Discard string. Let turkey stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Meanwhile, heat the reserved sauce; stir in cheese until melted. Serve with the turkey.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2007 by Emily Tisdale Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I am astonished that anyone would rate this fabulous recipe low! I used a wild turkey breast... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2008 by ROUNDHEAD 
I only had turkey tenderloins so I couldn't really make the rollup. I ended up spreading the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2007 by Meg A. 
I must admit, I only used the idea, not the recipe. I used my homemade stuffing in place of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2009 by inounvme Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Rolling or wrapping the turkey was very challenging but worked out in the end. The family... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2009 by robin 
I had the most difficult time wrapping this thing up and then had to cook it at a lower temp... MORE
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Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2009 by Patti Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
This recipe is excellent. I followed it exactly except I purchased 4 small turkey breasts... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2009 by SWEETNOTHINGS 
5 stars for a great idea! I tweak this to our own tastes. I make a savory stuffing with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2008 by Lynsie 
I had been having a hard time finding something EVERYBODY liked, and this turned out to be a... MORE

 
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