Cranberry Goat Cheese Stuffed Turkey Breast (Print Version)

Tender turkey breast wrapped around creamy goat cheese, sweet cranberries, and crunchy walnuts, glazed with honey mustard for an impressive main dish.

# What You Need:

→ Turkey

01 - 1 large boneless, skinless turkey breast (about 2 lbs)

→ Filling

02 - 4 oz goat cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
04 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
05 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
06 - 1 tsp lemon zest
07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
08 - Pinch of salt

→ For Assembly

09 - 1 tbsp olive oil
10 - Salt and pepper, to taste
11 - Cooking twine

→ Glaze

12 - 2 tbsp honey
13 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
14 - 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
02 - Place the turkey breast on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, slice horizontally through the thickest part without cutting all the way through. Open like a book and place between plastic wrap sheets. Pound gently to about 1/2 inch thickness.
03 - In a bowl, combine goat cheese, cranberries, walnuts, parsley, lemon zest, black pepper, and salt. Mix until well incorporated.
04 - Spread the filling mixture evenly over the turkey breast, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
05 - Starting from the short end, carefully roll up the turkey breast. Secure with kitchen twine at 1-inch intervals.
06 - Rub the outside of the roll with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
07 - Whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl.
08 - Brush half the glaze mixture over the turkey roll.
09 - Roast for 35 minutes. Brush with remaining glaze, then continue roasting for another 10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
10 - Let the turkey rest for 10 minutes. Remove kitchen twine, slice, and serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between tangy goat cheese and sweet dried cranberries creates layers of flavor that make every bite interesting
  • It looks like something from a fancy restaurant but requires zero professional kitchen skills
  • The honey mustard glaze creates a gorgeous caramelized exterior that makes this turkey breast absolutely irresistible
02 -
  • If your turkey breast seems too thick to pound evenly, don't force it and create holes, just work with what you have and adjust the rolling accordingly
  • The internal temperature matters more than the timing, invest in a good meat thermometer and trust it over the clock
  • Letting the turkey rest after roasting isn't optional, cutting too soon will spill all those precious juices onto your cutting board instead of keeping them where they belong
03 -
  • For a crisper exterior, sear the rolled turkey in a hot skillet for 2 minutes per side before roasting, this creates a restaurant-quality crust
  • If your kitchen twine keeps slipping while tying, use a simple knot pattern like you're lacing shoes, it holds everything together perfectly
  • Room temperature ingredients, especially the goat cheese, make the assembly so much smoother and prevent the filling from squeezing out during rolling

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