Cranberry Stuffed Turkey Breasts Recipe
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Cranberry Stuffed Turkey Breasts

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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (23)

What to Drink?

Wine Pinot Noir
Cocktail Seabreeze
Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 20 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 -10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 491 | Total Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 73mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2002 by ANNA SPIEGEL   view full review
These were great! My entire family loved them and it made a ton. It actually ended up making...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2008 by Christine M   view full review
Well, no fault of the recipe - more like my nonexistent "butterflying" skills - but while my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2005 by Shelly   view full review
So good! I used chicken b/c I couldn't find the turkey breasts. Cooking time was less than...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by DAWN SMITH   view full review
These were delicious!!! I tested them out tonight as a Thanksgiving possibility. It's a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2003 by SARAJOSTEELE   view full review
This recipe was fun to make and looked cute as could be. I wonder if there's anyway to give...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2003 by MINERVA146   view full review
This recipe is good because it's adaptable. I think it would also be good with the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2008 by GONZOW   view full review
This was bear to roll up, not having done it before but it was really good. Very moist and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2007 by georgiaviking   view full review
This recipe is fantastic but it was challenging for me to prep. I had a hard time tieing the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2003 by BARBARALE   view full review
Loved this recipe...made this on Christmas Eve for the family and EVERYONE loved them! Will...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2009 by craschi   view full review
I made this recipe for Christmas Dinner and it came out great. I had a lot of stuffing left...

 

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