Chorizo-Stuffed Turkey Breast With Mexican Grits Recipe

Name: Chorizo-Stuffed Turkey Breast With Mexican Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 boneless skinless turkey breast half (2 pounds); 1/2 pound uncooked chorizo, crumbled; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 teaspoon pepper, divided; 2 cups water; 1 cup milk; 1 cup quick-cooking grits; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies; 1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend; Minced fresh parsley, optional

Servings: persons

1 boneless skinless turkey breast half (2 pounds)
1/2 pound uncooked chorizo, crumbled
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 teaspoon pepper, divided
2 cups water
1 cup milk
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
Minced fresh parsley, optional

1
Cover turkey with plastic wrap; flatten to 1/2-in. thickness. Remove plastic. Spread chorizo over turkey to within 1 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; tie with kitchen string.
2
Rub with oil. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. In a large ovenproof skillet, brown turkey on all sides. Bake at 350u00b0 for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 170u00b0. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
3
In a large saucepan, bring the water, milk and remaining salt to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 5-7 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the chilies, cheese and remaining pepper. Serve grits with turkey. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 boneless skinless turkey breast half (2 pounds), 1/2 pound uncooked chorizo, crumbled, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, divided, and more.

Yes, Chorizo-Stuffed Turkey Breast With Mexican Grits falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chorizo-Stuffed Turkey Breast With Mexican Grits

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