BACON-WRAPPED TURKEY ROLL

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Yes, turkey is the star on Thanksgiving, but a bacon-weave layer over the top makes it extra-special for the holiday. Even better, the bacon bastes the meat as it cooks, infusing it (and the stuffing within) with flavor and keeping it from drying out.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 boneless, skinless turkey breasts (about 3 pounds each)
21 slices bacon (about 1 1/2 pounds)
3 cups of your favorite stuffing or one 6-ounce box stuffing mix, prepared according to package instructions
1 cup favorite gravy
1/2 cup cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Set a wire rack on a baking sheet.
  • Lay 1 turkey breast smooth-side down on a cutting board. There will be a thin side and a thick side. At about the midway point between them, slice horizontally into the thick side to within 2 inches of the outer edge so that you can open that side like a book and have 1 long piece. Pound the turkey with a mallet to an even thickness of about 1 inch. Repeat with the remaining breast.
  • Place a large piece of parchment on a work surface. Arrange 12 slices of bacon horizontally on the parchment in 6 lines, with 2 slices of bacon slightly overlapping per line. Arrange the 6 lines so they are touching but not overlapping, with the ends lining up to form a rectangle. Working with the remaining 9 slices, weave the bacon in an over-under pattern by lifting alternating slices of the horizontal bacon lines and vertically placing a slice of bacon over or under as needed to create a woven lattice design.
  • Place the turkey breasts horizontally on the bacon, overlapping slightly. Scoop the stuffing into the center of the turkey. Holding the bacon and turkey, roll them up away from you, making sure the roll ends up seam-side down. (Use the parchment to help you keep the bacon and turkey together as you roll.) Tie with twine in 3 spots across the roll and once lengthwise. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake until the internal temperature registers 155 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, 1 hour 40 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes. Let rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Slice and serve with the gravy and cranberry sauce.

Sidney
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The bacon and stuffing really helped to add flavor to the turkey.


Batte Dalton francis
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This is the best turkey roll recipe I've ever tried. The turkey is moist and flavorful, and the bacon adds a nice crispy texture.


Nil Ahamed
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my turkey roll turned out dry and overcooked. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.


proy proy55
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The turkey roll is a beautiful and delicious dish that's perfect for a special occasion dinner.


Cjay Williams
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I made this recipe for a potluck dinner and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the flavor of the turkey roll.


Jony Joy
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey. The turkey roll is easy to make and it's a delicious way to enjoy turkey leftovers.


Shawon Roy
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I've made this turkey roll several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to dress up a simple turkey dinner.


Quandale Dingle
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll stick to my usual roasted turkey recipe.


ochom Stanley
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The bacon and stuffing really helped to add flavor to the turkey.


stavroula kowalczyk
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The turkey roll is impressive to look at and it tastes delicious.


Damon Edwards
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the bacon added a nice crispy texture.


stephanie jenkins
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I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey roll turned out dry and overcooked. I'm not sure what went wrong.


adnan qamar
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The turkey roll was delicious and everyone at the dinner table loved it.


Gracie Ortaliz
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I've made this turkey roll several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe for a special occasion dinner.


Blial king
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This turkey roll was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The bacon added a delicious smoky flavor and the turkey was so moist and tender. I will definitely be making this again.