Best 5 Sweet Sausage Sage And Hazelnut Stuffed Turkey Breast Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece with our tantalizing Sweet Sausage, Sage, and Hazelnut Stuffed Turkey Breast. This delectable dish combines savory flavors and unique textures for an unforgettable dining experience. The tender turkey breast, expertly stuffed with a flavorful mixture of sweet sausage, aromatic sage, and crunchy hazelnuts, delivers a burst of flavors in every bite. Enhanced with a rich gravy made from the turkey drippings, this dish is simply irresistible.

Accompanying the main course are two delightful recipes that perfectly complement the turkey. Prepare a refreshing Cranberry Orange Relish, bursting with tart cranberries, sweet oranges, and a hint of zesty lemon. This relish adds a vibrant touch to the savory turkey, balancing the flavors and cleansing the palate.

For a side dish that exudes warmth and comfort, try our Sweet Potato and Apple Gratin. This creamy casserole features layers of thinly sliced sweet potatoes, crisp apples, and a delightful blend of spices. Topped with a golden brown cheese crust, this gratin is a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors that will surely be a hit at the table.

Together, these three recipes create a cohesive and unforgettable meal that will leave your taste buds delighted. Whether you're hosting a special occasion or simply seeking a memorable family dinner, this Sweet Sausage, Sage, and Hazelnut Stuffed Turkey Breast with Cranberry Orange Relish and Sweet Potato and Apple Gratin is sure to impress.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

STUFFED TURKEY BREAST



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Learn how to make this delicious and impressive turkey main, which is filled with our Sausage and Sour-Cherry Stuffing. It's the perfect recipe to make for Thanksgiving in lieu of the traditional roast turkey.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 boneless turkey breast half (2 1/2 to 3 pounds)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Sausage and Sour-Cherry Stuffing
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
Fresh oregano sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Use a slicing knife and your fingers to remove skin from breast, reserving skin. Turn the breast over (so the side that had the skin is facing down) and lay it flat on the cutting board. Holding the blade of the knife parallel to the board, about halfway down, slice into the thickest portion of the breast. Cut along the length of the breast, but not all the way through. Unfold so the turkey opens like a book. Remove the tough piece of cartilage. Cover with a piece of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet until the turkey is a uniform thickness (about 1/2 inch). Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spread stuffing evenly (about 3/4 inch thick) over turkey, leaving a 1-inch border. Starting with one short end, roll into a log, completely enclosing the stuffing, and wrap the reserved skin around the breast, over the seam. Roll in a piece of cheesecloth and secure both ends with kitchen twine. Tie twine around the roast in four evenly spaced intervals, and rub butter evenly all over cheesecloth.
  • Roast on a rimmed baking sheet until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the middle registers 155 degrees, 70 to 80 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes (the internal temperature should rise to 165 degrees).
  • Remove cheesecloth and twine, then place turkey on a cutting board and slice crosswise about 3/4-inch thick. Serve garnished with oregano.

SWEET SAUSAGE, SAGE, AND HAZELNUT-STUFFED TURKEY BREAST



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This sophisticated take on turkey breast is well-suited to intimate Thanksgiving celebrations that don't require a whole bird. The recipe comes from chef Bill Taibe, owner of LeFarm.Also try:Cider-Braised Turkey Legs

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups 1/4-inch cubes rustic bread with the crust removed (from about 1/2 loaf)
1 cup blanched hazelnuts, toasted and crushed
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
2 tablespoons finely sliced sage, plus 4 whole for roasting
2 boneless breast halves from one (15- to 16-pound) turkey, skin-on
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place bread cubes on a baking sheet. Transfer to oven and cook until toasted and golden. Remove from oven and transfer to a large bowl. Add crushed hazelnuts, sausage, and sage; season with salt and pepper. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and, using your hands, mix stuffing until well combined.
  • Place one turkey breast half flat on work surface; holding the blade of the knife parallel to the board, slice along the length of the breast, but not all the way through, starting with the thickest portion. Unfold so the turkey opens like a book. Spread half of the stuffing mixture on breast half and fold to enclose like a sandwich. Tie with kitchen twine to secure. Repeat process with remaining turkey breast half and stuffing.
  • Coat the bottom of a roasting pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil and add 2 whole sage leaves. Place stuffed turkey breast halves in a roasting pan; drizzle with remaining tablespoon olive oil, top with remaining 2 whole sage leaves, and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to oven and roast until internal temperature of breast reaches 165 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, 1 to 1 hour and 10 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

SAUSAGE AND MUSHROOM STUFFED BONELESS TURKEY BREAST



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Time 1h50m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Extra-virgin olive oil
2 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
Kosher salt
2 cloves garlic, smashed and finely chopped
1 pound shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and julienned
1/2 bunch sage, leaves finely chopped
1 pound bulk Italian sausage, crumbled
1 turkey breast, removed from the bone, about 4 pounds
2 cups bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
2 eggs
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 pounds caul fat
1 1/2 pounds sliced bacon
2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 ribs celery, cut into 1/2-inch dice
4 cups chicken stock
1 cup dry white wine
Thyme bundle

Steps:

  • Coat a large saute pan, over medium-high heat, with olive oil, add in half of the diced onion, season with salt, to taste. Cook the onions, stirring occasionally, until they are soft and very aromatic, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Toss in the mushrooms and sage, season with salt, to taste. Cook until they are soft and wilted, about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the sausage and use a large kitchen spoon to chop up the sausage. Cook until the sausage is brown and a little crispy, about 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer the sausage mixture to a large mixing bowl and let cool.
  • While the sausage mixture is cooling, cut the turkey breast into 2 separate halves and remove skin. Butterfly each half to make a wide, flat surface. Cover each half with plastic wrap and with a meat mallet, gently pound each breast half, to flatten.
  • To the mixing bowl with sausage mixture, add the bread crumbs, grated cheese, the eggs and 1/2 a cup of water. Mix together until it becomes a homogeneous mixture. Taste and season with salt if needed.
  • Lay a large piece of caul fat out on a large, flat work surface. Lay about 10 bacon slices in the middle, slightly overlapping. Arrange a turkey breast on top. Lay half the stuffing mix on the turkey and roll it up, creating a neat even log. Wrap 2 pieces of bacon around each end, then fold the bacon that's underneath around the turkey. Wrap the caul fat in an even layer to create a smooth even log. Tie with twine to secure. Repeat with second turkey breast.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Put a large roasting pan on a burner, coat it with olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add the turkey rolls and brown on all sides. Remove the rolls from the pan and add in the remaining diced onion, carrots, celery. Season with salt, to taste, and cook the veggies until they start to soften, about 7 to 8 minutes. Add 1 cup of chicken stock and 1 cup of white wine to the roasting pan with a thyme bundle. Return the turkey rolls to the pan, cover with foil and roast for 25 minutes, remove the foil and roast for 10 more minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and transfer the turkey to a tray or platter and cover with foil to rest and keep warm.
  • Put the roasting pan over 2 burners to make the gravy. Remove the thyme and skim the fat. Mix the flour with 6 tablespoons chicken stock and slowly whisk it into the roasting pan. Whisk in the remaining chicken stock and bring it the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the mixture has thickened to a gravy consistency. Taste and season with salt, if needed.
  • Remove the string from the roulades and slice into medallions. Arrange the roulades on a serving platter and serve with the gravy.
  • What juicy breasts!

STUFFED TURKEY BREAST WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH, KALE, AND SAUSAGE



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For maximum juiciness and flavor, pound and season the turkey breasts 24 hours in advance. Swaddling the breasts in butter-rubbed cheesecloth and cooking them in a roasting pan with broth yields a tender, succulent result. This turkey roulade recipe is perfect for a crowd, but is easily halved to feed a smaller crew. Serve a rich gravy alongside.

Yield Serves 12-15

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 (3-pound) skin-on, boneless turkey breasts
5 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
2 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided
2 teaspoons ground fennel, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
10 ounces sweet or spicy Italian sausage, casings removed, crumbled
1 1/2 cups homemade croutons (see Cooks' Note) or plain small-dice store-bought croutons
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups peeled, 1/4"-1/2"-cubed butternut squash
1 cup chopped fennel
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 tablespoons chopped thyme
1 bunch Tuscan kale, stemmed, coarsely chopped (about 6 cups)
5 cups (or more) low-sodium chicken broth, divided
1/4 cup chopped parsley
Special Equipment
Butcher's twine; cheesecloth; a large roasting pan or 2 (13x9") baking dishes

Steps:

  • Working one at a time, place turkey breast, skin side down, on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife and cutting parallel to board, slice through thickest part of breast, cutting along length of breast without cutting all the way through, then open breast like a book. Place breast in between 2 large pieces of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet to a uniform thickness of 1/2". Season inside of breast with 1 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. pepper, and 1/2 tsp. ground fennel. Transfer skin side up to a rimmed baking sheet; season with 1 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. pepper, and 1/2 tsp. ground fennel. Repeat with remaining breast. Let sit at room temperature 1 hour, or chill up to 24 hours for maximum flavor and juiciness (if chilled, let sit at room temperature 1 hour before roasting).
  • Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 450°F. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add sausage, stirring and breaking up into small pieces with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, 5-7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer sausage to a large bowl, leaving drippings behind.
  • Meanwhile, place croutons on a rimmed baking sheet. Crush slightly with the bottom of a small pot or pan until some pieces are smaller.
  • Return skillet to medium-high heat and melt 2 Tbsp. butter. Add onion, squash, chopped fennel, garlic, thyme, and remaining 1 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 6-8 minutes. Stir in kale, 2 Tbsp. butter, and 1 cup broth and cook, scraping up brown bits on bottom of pan, until kale is wilted and butter is melted, about 3 minutes. Transfer to bowl with sausage. Fold in croutons and parsley; if mixture seems dry, add 1/4 cup broth.
  • Flip breasts so they are skin side down. Divide stuffing between breasts, spreading with a spatula and leaving a 1" border. Starting at 1 short end, roll each breast into a log, completely enclosing stuffing, then transfer each to separate, large pieces of cheesecloth. Wrap cheesecloth around turkey and secure by tying a piece of twine at each end (like a sausage). Tie 4-5 pieces of twine crosswise around log, spacing about 2-2 1/2" apart. Rub remaining 4 Tbsp. butter all over breasts and transfer skin side up to roasting pan.
  • Pour enough broth (about 4 cups) to come 1/4" up sides of turkey. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F and roast turkey, basting with pan juices every 20 minutes and adding more broth if pan starts to dry out, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 155°F, 60-70 minutes.
  • Transfer to a cutting board and let sit 15-20 minutes (internal temperature should rise to 165°F). Remove twine and slice crosswise about 1/2" thick to serve.
  • Do Ahead
  • Turkey can be seasoned 2 days ahead and stuffed, rolled in cheesecloth, and buttered 1 day ahead; loosely cover and chill. Let sit at room temperature 1 hour before roasting.

TURKEY WITH SAUSAGE STUFFING



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Here's a super way to savor roast turkey and stuffing without having to cook the big holiday bird. The stuffing is hearty, and the meat is juicy and tender. -Aura Lee Johnson, Vermilion, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h30m

Yield 10-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 bone-in turkey breast (5 to 7 pounds)
1/4 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 pounds bulk pork sausage
2 cups sliced celery
2 medium onions, chopped
4 cups dry bread cubes
2 cups pecan halves
1 cup raisins
2/3 cup chicken broth
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place turkey breast side up in a shallow roasting pan. Brush with butter. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 170° (cover loosely with foil to prevent overbrowning if necessary)., Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, celery and onions until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a bowl; stir in the bread cubes, pecans, raisins, broth, eggs, salt, sage and pepper., Spoon into a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 325° for 1 hour., Let turkey stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with stuffing.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

- To ensure even cooking, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the turkey. The turkey breast should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part. - If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can test the turkey by piercing it with a fork. The juices should run clear, not pink. - Let the turkey rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. This will help the juices redistribute and make the meat more tender. - Serve the turkey with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce.

Conclusion:

Sweet sausage, sage, and hazelnut-stuffed turkey breast is a flavorful and festive dish that is perfect for a special occasion meal. With its tender meat, savory stuffing, and crispy skin, this turkey is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a delicious and impressive main course, give this recipe a try.

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