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 want loads of leftovers. This delicious rolled turkey breast is stuffed with spinach, cheese and classic Southern Italian flavours. Everyone is sure to love this twist on a classic turkey recipe at your next festive celebration.
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
Step 1
Heat oven to 350°F.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Step 6
Roll up turkey tightly, starting at bottom edge.
Step 7
Tie closed with kitchen string, knotting string about every 2 inches to secure. Brush with butter.
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.
