Turkey Breast With Sausage-Apricot Stuffing Recipe

Name: Turkey Breast With Sausage-Apricot Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces pork sausage; 2 cups dried bread cubes; 1 cup pecan halves; 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots; 1/4 cup Land O Lakes Butter, melted; 1/3 cup chicken broth; 2 ribs (1 cup) celery, sliced 1/2-inch; 1 medium (1/2 cup) onion, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves, crushed; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 (5- to 7-pound) bone-in turkey breast; 3 tablespoons Land O Lakes Butter, melted

Servings: persons

16 ounces pork sausage
2 cups dried bread cubes
1 cup pecan halves
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/4 cup Land O Lakes Butter, melted
1/3 cup chicken broth
2 ribs (1 cup) celery, sliced 1/2-inch
1 medium (1/2 cup) onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves, crushed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 (5- to 7-pound) bone-in turkey breast
3 tablespoons Land O Lakes Butter, melted

1
Heat oven to 350F.
2
Brown sausage in 10-inch skillet over medium heat; drain off fat.
3
Combine browned sausage and all remaining ingredients except turkey breast and 3 tablespoons butter in bowl.
4
Gently loosen skin from turkey in neck area to make large area to stuff.
5
Stuff with enough sausage mixture to fill; secure skin flap with toothpicks.
6
Place remaining sausage mixture into ungreased 1 1/2-quart covered casserole; refrigerate until baking time.
7
Place stuffed turkey breast, breast-side up, on rack in roasting pan.
8
Brush with 3 tablespoons melted butter.
9
Bake, basting occasionally, 2-2 1/2 hours or until meat thermometer reaches 165F and turkey breast is no longer pink.
10
Let stand 10 minutes.
11
Bake remaining stuffing 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

962

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces pork sausage, 2 cups dried bread cubes, 1 cup pecan halves, 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots, and more.

Yes, Turkey Breast With Sausage-Apricot 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Turkey Breast With Sausage-Apricot Stuffing

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