Want more turkey dishes? Try my popular posts for Best Ever Turkey Breast (Instant Pot), Turkey Enchiladas, Leftover Turkey Corn Chowder, and Cranberry Pecan Turkey Salad. Just when I thought it was impossible for turkey to be any better – it’s happened! A friend mentioned to me this stuffed turkey breast she had on Thanksgiving at a restaurant once in Colorado and, well, the rest they say is history! I just had to try to recreate it myself. Let me tell you, the combination of turkey breast with cheese, herbs, spinach, and bacon – you just may never go back to a boring old roasted whole turkey again!

Here’s How You Make It

Why This Recipe Works

Something different – Are you tired of the same old, same old turkey preparation? Well, this roasted turkey will surely turn heads at Thanksgiving!Cheesy, bacony, herby, juicy, moist, delicious – what’s not to love? Easy – Don’t be fooled by the name of this recipe. “Stuffing” a turkey is as easy as rolling up some yummy ingredients inside and baking. It’s really not complicated at all. Quick – It only takes 40 minutes to make and bake this Thanksgiving turkey breast, instead of all day in the oven like most turkeys. Great for a small crowd or Friendsgiving – Not everyone’s holidays are gigantic. Sometimes you have (or want) a small crowd, but you don’t want to have to fix up a giant turkey for just a couple people. Enter this delicious stuffed turkey breast!

Ideas for Customizing this Recipe

No turkey? No problem. You could also use boneless, skinless chicken breasts. You’d pound out about 4-5 of them, fill, and bake as directed. Other cheeses that would be yummy in this roasted turkey include white cheddar, gruyere, swiss, Monterey jack, or a combination of any of these with cream cheese (just be careful not to overfill). Diced pancetta would also be a yummy substitution for bacon if you prefer. Or skip the meat all together and just add the cheese and herbs. If you don’t have fresh herbs parsley, rosemary, and thyme, you can use dried, or substitute the same amount of Italian seasoning.

Serving Suggestions

My ideal meal to serve with this stuffed turkey on Thanksgiving would also include:

Cranberries Mashed potatoes Sweet potatoes Gravy Mac n cheese Parker house rolls Salad Green beans

What Flavors Go Best with Turkey?

If the thought of Thanksgiving conjures up a certain aromatic smell in your mind, that’s for good reason. A lot of the preparations tend to have lots of similar herbs in common like thyme, oregano, rosemary, parsley, salt, and pepper. Onions, carrots, celery, lemons, and olive oil also frequent a lot of recipe ingredients lists. There are many ways to flavor a turkey though, including dry rubs, brines, and marinades. Whatever way you choose, I’m sure it’ll be delicious!

Expert Tips

Note that a 5-pound turkey breast should feed about 6-8 adults, while a 7-pound turkey breast should feed about 8-10.  This stuffed turkey breast will keep in the fridge for about 3 days. This is best served fresh but can be reheated carefully in the microwave – be careful as the cheese will probably run out the middle if you cook too long. Microwave in individual portions in a microwave safe dish at 50 percent power in 1 minute intervals. Or you could reheat by searing a slice or two on the stove or you can even reheat it in a foil-covered baking dish in a 350 degree oven.

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