Cranberry Goat Cheese Stuffed Turkey (Printable)
Succulent turkey breast rolled with creamy goat cheese, tangy cranberries, and walnuts. An elegant centerpiece glazed with honey mustard.
# What You'll Need:
→ Turkey
01 - 1 large boneless, skinless turkey breast (about 2 lbs)
→ Filling
02 - 4 oz goat cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
04 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
05 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
06 - 1 tsp lemon zest
07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
08 - Pinch of salt
→ For Assembly
09 - 1 tbsp olive oil
10 - Salt and pepper, to taste
11 - Cooking twine
→ Glaze
12 - 2 tbsp honey
13 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
14 - 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
02 - Place turkey breast on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, slice horizontally through the thickest part without cutting all the way through. Open like a book and place between two sheets of plastic wrap. Gently pound to 1/2 inch thickness.
03 - In a bowl, combine goat cheese, cranberries, walnuts, parsley, lemon zest, black pepper, and salt. Mix until well blended.
04 - Distribute the filling evenly over the butterflied turkey breast, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
05 - Starting from the short end, carefully roll up the turkey breast. Secure with kitchen twine at 1-inch intervals to maintain the shape.
06 - Rub the exterior of the turkey roll with olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper. Place seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
07 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, and balsamic vinegar until smooth.
08 - Brush half of the glaze mixture evenly over the entire surface of the turkey roll.
09 - Roast in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.
10 - Remove from oven and brush with the remaining glaze. Return to oven and roast for an additional 10 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
11 - Let the turkey rest for 10 minutes before removing twine. Slice into rounds and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of tangy cranberry and creamy goat cheese creates this incredible sweet-savory balance that makes every bite interesting
- You can prep it ahead and pop it in the oven whenever you're ready, which means less stress when you're hosting
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- Meat thermometers are non-negotiable here—cutting into the roll to check doneness lets all those precious juices escape
- The resting period is crucial because it gives the juices time to redistribute instead of running all over your cutting board
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- If you're nervous about the butterfly cut, ask your butcher to do it—most will happily help
- Searing the rolled turkey in a hot skillet for 2 minutes per side before roasting gives you this incredible crust