Best Christmas Stuffed Turkey Breast
If you’re searching for a standout dish to impress at your holiday gatherings, look no further than this Best Christmas Stuffed Turkey Breast. Bursting with creamy goodness and fragrant herbs, this recipe embodies the warmth of festive feasts while being incredibly easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.75–3 pounds turkey breast or tenderloins
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped thyme
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and minced garlic until smooth. Add chopped spinach, parsley, rosemary, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Slice open the turkey breast to create a pocket and stuff it with the filling. Secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
- Brush the stuffed turkey with melted butter and season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place in a baking dish and roast for about 20 minutes or until cooked through.
- Let rest for five minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg