🦃 Best Christmas Stuffed Turkey Breast
📝 Description
This stuffed turkey breast is a perfect centerpiece for a cozy holiday meal—especially if you don’t want to roast a whole turkey. It’s juicy, tender, and filled with a flavorful stuffing of herbs, garlic, and savory goodness. Ideal for a festive dinner, it delivers all the classic Christmas flavors in a simpler, quicker dish.
🧾 Ingredients
For the Turkey
- 1 large boneless turkey breast (butterflied)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- Salt & black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
For the Stuffing
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup onion (finely chopped)
- ½ cup celery (chopped)
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- ½ tsp sage
- ½ cup chicken broth
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare stuffing:
Melt butter in a pan, sauté onion, garlic, and celery until soft. Add breadcrumbs, cranberries, walnuts, sage, and broth. Mix well and let cool. - Prepare turkey:
Lay the butterflied turkey breast flat. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and herbs. - Stuff & roll:
Spread the stuffing evenly over the turkey. Roll it tightly and secure with kitchen twine. - Sear (optional but recommended):
Heat oil in a pan and lightly brown the rolled turkey on all sides. - Roast:
Place in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) and roast for 45–60 minutes or until fully cooked. - Rest & serve:
Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
❓ Q&A
Q1: How do I know it’s fully cooked?
A: Internal temperature should reach 75°C (165°F).
Q2: Can I prepare it in advance?
A: Yes! You can stuff and roll it a day before, then refrigerate and roast when needed.
Q3: What sides go best with this?
A: Mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, gravy, or a fresh salad.
Q4: Can I make it without nuts?
A: Absolutely—just skip them or replace with mushrooms.
Q5: How to keep it juicy?
A: Don’t overcook and let it rest before slicing.