Description
Delightful turkey roulade brings festive Italian-inspired flavors to your holiday table with elegant rolled perfection. Herbed spinach and creamy cheese nestled inside tender turkey create a memorable main course that will impress guests and satisfy hungry appetites.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 turkey tenderloins
- 1/2 pound sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh sage, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock, divided
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F, preparing for a succulent turkey preparation.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent, approximately 3-4 minutes. Incorporate sausage, crumbling and cooking until golden brown, then drain excess fat.
- Fold bread crumbs, cranberries, herbs, egg, salt, and pepper into the sausage mixture. Combine thoroughly and remove from heat.
- Transform turkey tenderloins by butterflying and gently pounding to an even 1/3-inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange tenderloins side by side with slight overlap, then evenly distribute stuffing across the surface.
- Tightly roll the tenderloins, creating a compact cylinder. Secure the roulade using kitchen string to maintain its shape.
- Heat remaining butter and olive oil in an ovenproof pan. Sear the roulade on all sides until beautifully browned, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Pour white wine and chicken stock into the pan. Cover and transfer to the preheated oven, baking for 35-45 minutes. Occasionally baste the roulade and verify internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Once cooked, remove from oven and loosely tent with foil, allowing the meat to rest for 10-15 minutes.
- Create a quick pan sauce by whisking remaining chicken stock with cornstarch and Dijon mustard. Stir into roasting pan drippings and simmer until the gravy thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
- Slice the roulade into elegant medallions and serve with the aromatic gravy.
Notes
- Opt for fresh herbs to elevate the flavor profile and add vibrant, aromatic notes to the stuffing mixture.
- Consider using gluten-free breadcrumbs for a celiac-friendly version of this elegant dish.
- Ensure the turkey is pounded evenly to guarantee uniform cooking and prevent dry spots in the roulade.
- Use kitchen twine or toothpicks strategically to keep the stuffing secure and maintain the roulade’s beautiful spiral shape during roasting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg