Name: Apple Cornbread Stuffed Turkey Breast with Whiskey Cream Sauce
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 80 min
Total time: 115 min
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp butter; 1 shallot, (diced); 1 stalk celery, (diced); 1 small red skinned apple, (cored and diced); 1 Tbsp dried sage leaves; 1 1/2 cups diced cornbread; 1/4 cup dried cranberries; 3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley; 1 tsp salt, (divided); 1/2 tsp pepper; 2 boneless skinless turkey breasts ((about 1 lb/ 500g each)); 2 Tbsp butter; 1 cup diced mushrooms; 1 small shallot, (finely diced); 1 clove garlic, (minced); 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1/3 cup Canadian Whiskey; 2/3 cup 35% whipping cream; salt and pepper

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Celebrate Canadian ingredients with this delicious fall inspired Apple Cornbread Stuffed Turkey Breast with Whiskey Cream Sauce. Whether you grill it or roast it, your family will love the flavour combination. This easily doubles for larger families and can be stuffed and rolled ahead of time so you look like a rockstar this holiday season. Serve with cranberry sauce, if desired.

Apple Cornbread Stuffed Turkey Breast with Whiskey Cream Sauce

Celebrate Canadian ingredients with this delicious fall inspired roast. Whether you grill it or roast it, your family will love the flavour combination.

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Course: Main Course

Preparation: Grilling, Roasting

Prep Time: 25

Cook Time: 1 20

Rest time: 10

Total Time: 1 55

Servings: servings

Author: Emily Richards

Ingredients

3 Tbsp butter
1 shallot, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 small red skinned apple, cored and diced
1 Tbsp dried sage leaves
1 1/2 cups diced cornbread
1/4 cup dried cranberries
3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp salt, divided
1/2 tsp pepper
2 boneless skinless turkey breasts (about 1 lb/ 500g each)

Whisky Cream Sauce:

2 Tbsp butter
1 cup diced mushrooms
1 small shallot, finely diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/3 cup Canadian Whiskey
2/3 cup 35% whipping cream
salt and pepper

Imperial – Metric

Instructions

In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook shallot, celery, apple and sage for about 5 minutes or until softened. Remove from heat and stir in cornbread, cranberries, parsley and 1/2 tsp (2 mL) of the salt; set aside.
Slice each turkey breast crosswise and open like a book, making sure not to cut through. Place between parchment paper and pound to about 1/2 inch (1 cm) thick. Divide stuffing over surface of each turkey breast, pressing down. Roll up each turkey breast and sprinkle all over with remaining salt and pepper. Tie each roast in 2 inch (5 cm) intervals with kitchen string.
Preheat grill to medium high heat (around 400ºF/200ºC). Brown turkey rolls on all sides. Turn off one side of the grill and place turkey roasts on unlit side, while keeping the grill at around 400ºF (200ºC). Close lid and grill for about 1 hour or until meat thermometer reaches 170ºF (77ºC). Transfer to a cutting board and tent with foil for about 10 minutes.
Whisky Cream Sauce: Meanwhile, in a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook mushrooms, shallot, garlic and thyme for about 4 minutes or until softened. Stir in whisky and cook until evaporated by half. Add cream and bring to a simmer. Simmer for about 2 minutes or until thickened slightly. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Remove string from turkey and slice to serve with Whisky Cream Sauce.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Notes

Oven Variation: Preheat oven to 400ºF (200ºC). Place roasts in a roasting pan into oven. Turn oven temperature down to 350ºF (180ºC) and roast for about 1 hour.
Tip: Plan for leftovers and enjoy this served over salad greens for a lighter meal opt

Nutrition Facts

Apple Cornbread Stuffed Turkey Breast with Whiskey Cream Sauce

Serving Size

1 serving

Amount per Serving

Calories

292

% Daily Value*

Fat

Saturated Fat

Trans Fat

0.1

Polyunsaturated Fat

Monounsaturated Fat

Cholesterol

Sodium

595

Potassium

199

Carbohydrates

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Vitamin A

563

Vitamin C

Calcium

102

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.