Turkey Breast With Apricot Sausage Stuffing Recipe

Name: Turkey Breast With Apricot Sausage Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large turkey breast (preferably bone-in about 6-7 pounds); 14 -15 ounces pork sausage; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 1/4 cups coarse dry breadcrumbs (do not use fine bread crumbs); 3/4 cup pecans, chopped; 3/4 - 1 cup dried apricot, chopped; 1/4 cup melted butter; 1/3 cup chicken broth; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon dried sage (crush between fingers, can use more to taste); salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Servings: persons

1 large turkey breast (preferably bone-in about 6-7 pounds)
14 -15 ounces pork sausage
1 small onion, chopped
2 1/4 cups coarse dry breadcrumbs (do not use fine bread crumbs)
3/4 cup pecans, chopped
3/4 - 1 cup dried apricot, chopped
1/4 cup melted butter
1/3 cup chicken broth
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried sage (crush between fingers, can use more to taste)
salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

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["Set oven to 350 degrees F.", "Prepare and butter a casserole dish just large enough to hold the breast.", "Crumble the sausage slightly,and brown in a skillet over medium heat with onion; drain any fat then place in a bowl.", "Combine the pork sausage with next 8 ingredients, then season with salt and pepper to taste; mix well to combine.", "Gently loosen the skin from turkey in the neck area to make a large ""pocket"" to stuff.", "Stuff in as much stuffing as you can with sausage mixture thensecure with toothpicks.", "Place the remaining sausage (if any) into a small baking dish, and during the last 30 minutes of the turkey breast baking time, bake the remaining stuffing for about 20-25 minutes, or until heated through.", "To cook the turkey breast: place the breast skin-side up on a rack in roasting pan.", "Brush with melted butter, and season with salt and pepper.", "Bake for about 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reaches 170 degrees F (I like to remove a little sooner as the temperature will rise after removing from the oven).", "Let stand for 15-20 minutes before slicing."]

1384

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

117

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large turkey breast (preferably bone-in about 6-7 pounds), 14 -15 ounces pork sausage, 1 small onion, chopped, 2 1/4 cups coarse dry breadcrumbs (do not use fine bread crumbs), and more.

Yes, Turkey Breast With Apricot Sausage Stuffing 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.

Turkey Breast With Apricot Sausage Stuffing

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