Roast Turkey Breast With Apricot-Nut Dressing Recipe

Name: Roast Turkey Breast With Apricot-Nut Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups dried apricots; 4 cups bread cubes (1/2 inch cut from baguette-style bread); 4 cups bread cubes (1/2 inch cut from multigrain or whole wheat bread); 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 4 celery ribs, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices; ½ teaspoon dry mustard; 2 cups walnut pieces, roasted; 1 cup firmly packed oregano leaves, chopped; 2 cups lightly packed fresh parsley leaves, chopped; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 ¾ cups chicken stock or 1 ¾ cups low-sodium canned broth; 1 teaspoon coarse salt; black pepper, freshly ground; 1 turkey breast, thawed if frozen (about 6 pounds)

Servings: persons

2 cups dried apricots
4 cups bread cubes (1/2 inch cut from baguette-style bread)
4 cups bread cubes (1/2 inch cut from multigrain or whole wheat bread)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 celery ribs, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
½ teaspoon dry mustard
2 cups walnut pieces, roasted
1 cup firmly packed oregano leaves, chopped
2 cups lightly packed fresh parsley leaves, chopped
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 ¾ cups chicken stock or 1 ¾ cups low-sodium canned broth
1 teaspoon coarse salt
black pepper, freshly ground
1 turkey breast, thawed if frozen (about 6 pounds)

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Preheat oven to 350F.
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Soak the dried apricots in boiling water to cover for 30 minutes.
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Drain and chop them.
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Set aside.
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Spread the bread cubes on a large baking sheet and dry them out in the oven, until they are quite firm on the outside, but not browned, about 15 minutes.
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Melt the butter in a 10 or 12-inch frypan over medium heat.
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Add the onion and celery and saute until soft but not brown, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in the mustard.
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Put bread cubes, walnuts, and apricots in a very large mixing bowl.
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Add the onion-celery mixture, oregano, and parsley.
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Beat the eggs into the stock and add to the bowl.
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Add the salt and pepper to taste.
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Toss thoroughly.
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Spoon stuffing mixture into a greased 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
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Place the turkey breast on top.
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Bake until the turkey is done, 160 F when measured with an instant-read thermometer, about 2 hours.

1404

kcal

Calories

104

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups dried apricots, 4 cups bread cubes (1/2 inch cut from baguette-style bread), 4 cups bread cubes (1/2 inch cut from multigrain or whole wheat bread), 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Roast Turkey Breast With Apricot-Nut Dressing falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Roast Turkey Breast With Apricot-Nut Dressing

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