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Roast Turkey Breast with Spinach-Blue Cheese Stuffing

Roast Turkey Breast with Spinach-Blue Cheese Stuffing


Yield: 25

Establishment: Restaurant, Catering Operation, Business and Industry Account
 
Ethnicity: New American
 
Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée
 
Preparation Method: Roast
 
Product Type: Boneless Breast
 
Dish Type: Stuffing
 







Ingredients
8 Pound BONELESS TURKEY BREAST, thawed
20 Ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
4 Ounces blue cheese, room temperature
4 Ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 Cup finely chopped green onions
3 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 Tablespoons dried basil leaves
2 Tablespoons dried oregano leaves
As needed freshly ground black pepper
As needed paprika
 
  1. Unroll turkey breast; rinse and pat dry. Place between 2 sheets of plastic wrap. Pound turkey breast with flat side of meat mallet to create an even thickness of about 1 inch.
  2. Remove and discard skin from one half of turkey breast; turn turkey over so skin side (on other half) faces down.
  3. Combine spinach, blue cheese, cream cheese, green onions, mustard, basil and oregano; mix well. Spread evenly over turkey breast. Roll up turkey so skin is on top.
  4. Carefully place turkey breast on rack in a roasting pan; sprinkle with pepper and paprika. Roast in a preheated 350°F oven for 2-1/2 to 3-1/4 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 170°F.
  5. Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes before removing skin and slicing. Cut into 1/4-inch slices.

Recipe Source: Reprinted with permission from Favorite Brand Name Light Cooking cookbook.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 210  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g
Saturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 115mg
Sodium 210mg
Potassium 477mg
Total Carbohydrate 2g
Sugars 0g  
Protein 40g  
Vitamin A 35%
  • Vitamin C 10%
    Calcium 8%
  • Iron 15%
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
      Calories: 2000 2500
    Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
    Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
    Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
    Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
    Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
    Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
    Calories per gram:
    Fat 9
  • Carbohydrate 4
  • Protein 4
    One serving contains less than one gram of dietary fiber.




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