Cranberry Goat Cheese Stuffed Turkey Breast (Printable)
Tender turkey breast rolled with creamy goat cheese, sweet cranberries, and walnuts, glazed with honey mustard for an impressive main dish.
# What You'll 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
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
02 - Place 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, place between plastic wrap sheets, and gently pound to 1/2 inch thickness.
03 - In a bowl, mix goat cheese, cranberries, walnuts, parsley, lemon zest, black pepper, and salt until well combined.
04 - Spread filling evenly over turkey breast, leaving a 1 inch border around edges.
05 - Starting from the short end, carefully roll up the turkey breast. Tie securely with cooking twine at 1 inch intervals.
06 - Rub the outside with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
07 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, and balsamic vinegar.
08 - Brush half the glaze mixture over the turkey roll.
09 - Roast for 35 minutes. Brush with remaining glaze, then continue roasting for an additional 10 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
10 - Let turkey rest for 10 minutes. Remove twine, slice, and serve.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of tangy goat cheese and sweet cranberries creates this incredible flavor contrast that makes every bite feel like a special occasion
- It looks dramatically impressive but actually comes together in under an hour, making you look like a kitchen wizard with minimal effort
02 -
- The resting period is absolutely non negotiable if you slice it immediately all those beautiful juices will run out onto your cutting board instead of staying in the meat
- Use a sharp knife for slicing and cut with a gentle sawing motion to preserve those pretty spiral layers you worked so hard to create
03 -
- Pound the turkey gently and evenly so the thickness is consistent throughout which ensures even cooking
- Invest in a good meat thermometer because turkey breast dries out painfully fast when overcooked