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.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (16)

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 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2007 by Emily Tisdale Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I am astonished that anyone would rate this fabulous recipe low! I used a wild turkey breast...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2008 by ROUNDHEAD   view full review
I only had turkey tenderloins so I couldn't really make the rollup. I ended up spreading the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2010 by MommaMel   view full review
Very good! I added some chicken broth to the roasting pan to help keep the turkey moist. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2009 by robin   view full review
I had the most difficult time wrapping this thing up and then had to cook it at a lower temp...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2010 by CHEERFULANGEL   view full review
Amazing! even my picky 5 and 6 year old like it and asked for more! we made it with turkey...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2010 by SUNDOWNER02   view full review
I enjoyed this recipe. The only thing I added was a bit of garlic and a dash of red pepper...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2007 by Meg A.   view full review
I must admit, I only used the idea, not the recipe. I used my homemade stuffing in place of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2011 by DVD1968   view full review
It was ok.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2010 by Cindy Rexrode   view full review
A Keeper!!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2009 by inounvme   view full review
Rolling or wrapping the turkey was very challenging but worked out in the end. The family...

 

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