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Turkey Roulade

Prep

15-30 mins

Total

1 HR 55 MIN

Servings

10 Servings

Making a rolled turkey breast instead of a full turkey at the holidays is a great option, particularly if you are having a smaller gathering and don't ...

Ingredients

  • 4

    slices

    reduced-sodium bacon, cut into 1-inch-thick slices

  • 1

    shallot, finely chopped

  • 1/4

    cup

    dried apricots, chopped

  • 1/4

    cup

    golden raisins

  • 1/4

    cup

    Kraft Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tuscan Italian Dressing

  • 1/4

    cup

    dry Italian-style bread crumbs

  • 1

    boneless turkey breast (2-1/2 lb./1.1 kg)

  • 1

    pkg

    (300 g) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained

  • 1

    cup

    shredded mozzarella cheese

  • 1/4

    cup

    butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat oven to 350°F.

  2. Step 2

    Cook and stir bacon in large skillet until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 1 Tbsp. drippings from skillet.

  3. Step 3

    Add shallots to reserved drippings; cook 5 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Add apricots, raisins and dressing; mix well. Stir in bread crumbs. Cool 10 min.

  4. Step 4

    Place turkey, smooth side down, between 2 large sheets of plastic wrap; pound to 1/2-inch thickness. (Flattened turkey piece should measure about 12 by 10 inches.) Remove top sheet of plastic wrap.

  5. Step 5

    Spread spinach onto turkey to within 1/2 inch of all sides; top with cheese. Shape apricot mixture into 10-inch log; place about 2 inches from bottom edge of one long side of turkey. Sprinkle bacon along top edge of fruit log.

  6. Step 6

    Roll up turkey tightly, starting at bottom edge.

  7. Step 7

    Tie closed with kitchen string, knotting string about every 2 inches to secure. Brush with butter.

  8. Step 8

    Place turkey in lightly floured oven roasting bag; tie bag closed. Place in shallow pan. Bake 1-1/4 hours or until done (165°F). Remove from oven. Let stand 10 min. before carefully removing turkey from bag and slicing to serve.

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