Stuffed Hasselback Turkey Breast

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Stuffed Hasselback turkey breast is much easier than a traditional roast turkey. The sliced and stuffed turkey breast takes far less time than a whole bird. It's perfect for an everyday or holiday dinner for a smaller group.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Additional Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 55 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

Basic Stuffing:

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

  • ½ cup diced onion

  • ½ cup diced celery

  • 2 cups small dry bread cubes

  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning (dried sage, rosemary, and thyme)

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1 pinch ground black pepper, or to taste

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

  • 1 cup hot chicken broth

  • 1 large egg yolk

Turkey Breast:

  • 1 (2 1/2 to 3 pound) turkey breast half (with bones and skin)

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter for brushing, melted

Directions

  1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook and stir until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.

  2. Add bread cubes, poultry seasoning, salt, and black pepper to onion mixture. Stir in chicken broth until thoroughly combined; rest to allow broth to absorb into the stuffing, about 15 minutes. Stir in egg yolk until evenly incorporated.

  3. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

  4. Slice turkey breast crosswise down to the bone (do not cut through the bone) in 3/4-inch slices. Divide stuffing mixture among spaces between the slices. Place turkey breast on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with 1 tablespoon melted butter.

  5. Roast in the preheated oven until richly browned, 60 to 75 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near but not touching the bone should read 150 degrees F (65 degrees C). Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes before slicing sections from bone.

Chef's Notes:

This makes 2 large or 4 smaller portions depending on size of turkey breast. Find one that's about 2 to 3 pounds. Be sure to use a thermometer to ensure internal doneness.

For the stuffing, you can use the basic stuffing recipe, your favorite recipe, or try this one:
Pecan and Apricot Sourdough Bread Stuffing

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1003 Calories
31g Fat
79g Carbs
94g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 1003
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g 40%
Saturated Fat 11g 54%
Cholesterol 282mg 94%
Sodium 2406mg 105%
Total Carbohydrate 79g 29%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 94g 187%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 179mg 14%
Iron 8mg 46%
Potassium 1146mg 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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