TURKEY BREAST FLORENTINE

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"A lovely dish for guests, this spinach-stuffed turkey breast look s beautiful when you slice it for serving," Shirley Goehring writes from Lodi, California. "I've also spooned the filling into a pocket slit in a boneless center-cut pork roast with delicious results."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h55m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 boneless skinless turkey breast half (3 to 4 pounds)
5 bacon strips, divided
3/4 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups milk
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Make a lengthwise slit down the center of the turkey breast to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Open meat so it lies flat; cover with plastic wrap. Flatten to 1/2-in. thickness. Remove plastic; set aside., In a large skillet, cook two bacon strips until crisp. Drain, reserving drippings. Crumble bacon; set aside. In the drippings, saute onion until tender. Stir in the flour, tarragon, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat., Refrigerate 1/2 cup sauce. Add the spinach, mushrooms and crumbled bacon to the remaining sauce; spread over turkey breast. Starting at a short end, roll up and tuck in ends; tie with kitchen string. Place on a rack in a greased shallow roasting pan. Brush with butter. Cover loosely with foil., Bake at 350° for 1 hour. Remove foil. Cut remaining bacon strips in half; place over the turkey. Bake 25-35 minutes longer or until turkey is no longer pink. , Discard string. Let turkey stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Meanwhile, heat the reserved sauce; stir in cheese until melted. Serve with turkey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 488mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 48g protein.

Teodor Jovanovski
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Aden Phillip
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making this again for future potlucks.


ayehsa khan
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. I love the creamy sauce and the spinach and cheese filling. It's a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken.


Shane Walters
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I usually use chicken breasts instead of turkey, but it's great either way.


Tala Wassem
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


tiarnah lewin
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making this again for future potlucks.


Lynnette Smith
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. I love the creamy sauce and the spinach and cheese filling. It's a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken.


Joey
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I usually use chicken breasts instead of turkey, but it's great either way.


Syeda Fatima Shah
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Shaneen Alvarez
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I made this recipe for a special occasion and it was a huge success. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was to die for. I will definitely be making this again for future special occasions.


Katie Perkins
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This recipe is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies, too.


Janet Gabriel
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! I love the creamy sauce and the spinach and cheese filling. It's a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken.


James Enenche
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This was a great recipe! I used chicken breasts instead of turkey and it turned out delicious. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the spinach and cheese were a perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.


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