Description
This Turkey Roulade with Sausage Stuffing is a delicious and elegant main dish perfect for Thanksgiving or any special occasion. Featuring a skinless boneless turkey breast filled with savory Italian sausage stuffing, it’s flavorful and moist, with the butter and herbs enhancing the turkey’s natural taste. It cooks quickly in just about an hour, making it a convenient alternative to roasting a whole turkey while still creating an impressive centerpiece.
Ingredients
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Turkey
- 1 3-pound skinless boneless turkey breast
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Stuffing
- ½ pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup finely diced yellow onion
- ½ cup finely diced celery
- 1 cup chicken broth (plus more as needed)
- 1 (6-ounce) box herb stuffing mix (such as Pepperidge Farm)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the roulade.
- Prepare the Sausage Stuffing: In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Add the Italian sausage, cooking and breaking it apart until browned and cooked through. Add the diced yellow onion and celery to the sausage and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Pour in 1 cup of chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the herb stuffing mix until evenly combined, adding more broth if needed to moisten. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare the Turkey Breast: Lay the skinless boneless turkey breast flat on a clean surface. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, gently pound it to an even thickness to facilitate rolling. Season both sides generously with kosher salt, ground black pepper, and garlic powder. Spread the softened 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter evenly over the turkey breast.
- Assemble the Roulade: Spread the prepared sausage stuffing mixture evenly over the buttered turkey breast. Carefully roll the turkey breast up tightly, starting from one of the longer sides to form a roulade. Secure the roll with kitchen twine at intervals to maintain its shape during cooking.
- Bake the Roulade: Place the roulade seam-side down on a roasting pan or baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the turkey reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Occasionally baste with pan juices if desired to keep moist.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the roulade from the oven and allow it to rest for about 10 minutes. This helps redistribute the juices inside the meat. Remove the kitchen twine, then slice into 2 slices per serving. Serve warm with your preferred sides.
Notes
- This turkey roulade with sausage stuffing is a fantastic and faster alternative to roasting a whole turkey, making it ideal for smaller gatherings.
- Ensure the sausage is fully cooked during the stuffing preparation to avoid any food safety issues.
- Resting the roulade before slicing allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in juicier meat.
- You can add herbs like sage or thyme into the stuffing for extra flavor if desired.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the turkey is cooked to a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 505 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 901 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 55 g
- Cholesterol: 192 mg
