For Thanksgiving this year, try my Turkey Roulade with Sausage Stuffing! I always choose to make something smaller like this instead of a whole turkey because it scares me.
It takes just 1 hour or less to cook in the oven, and it’s also make-ahead friendly. You can assemble it the night before and just pop it in the oven the day of. This will make Thanksgiving dinner prep a breeze!.
This Turkey Roulade recipe is great for Thanksgiving if you don’t have a lot of people or just want to try something new this year.
It only takes an hour or less to cook a turkey roulade in the oven, and it always comes out moist and tasty. Rubbing it with seasoned butter is the best way to keep it moist and add extra flavor. I use the same method in my Dutch oven chicken recipe.
The filling is a very simple stuffing. I use boxed stuffing, which I elevate using Italian sausage, onions, and celery. I know that plain boxed stuffing can taste bland sometimes, but you don’t have to worry about that here!
The best part is that you can make it ahead of time! Just put it together the night before and bake it the next morning.
Try my favorite Slow Cooker Turkey Breast or Brined Roast Turkey Breast recipes for more easy turkey breast recipes. To change it up, give my Brown Sugar Glazed Ham a try – it’s a showstopper!.
This recipe only requires a few simple ingredients. I hope these notes about the ingredients help you make your shopping list. As always, the quantities of the ingredients can be found in the recipe card below.
You won’t believe how easy it is to make a turkey roulade! It takes about 30 minutes to prepare and an hour to cook. Here’s how to make it.
Turkey roulade is an elegant and impressive dish that is sure to wow your guests this holiday season A roulade is a dish made of meat or poultry that is pounded thin, filled with a savory stuffing, then rolled and tied into a log shape before roasting The end result is a beautiful spiral-cut roasted turkey breast bursting with flavorful filling. Making turkey roulade at home is easier than you think with the right tips and techniques.
Picking the Right Turkey Breast
The first step in making turkey roulade is selecting the right turkey breast. You’ll want to choose a high-quality boneless, skin-on turkey breast halves that weighs 4 to 5 pounds Having the skin on is crucial since it will help keep the breast moist and provide crispy skin after roasting Boneless turkey breast halves allow you to easily pound and roll them into a uniform shape. You can ask your butcher to debone a whole turkey breast for you if needed.
Preparing the Turkey Breast
Once you have your turkey breast halves, it’s time to prep them for filling and rolling. First, use a sharp knife to carefully remove the tenderloin muscles from the underside of each breast half. Set aside for another use Next, place the breast halves between two pieces of plastic wrap Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, gently pound each breast half until it is a flat, even thickness, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Be careful not to tear the meat. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
Making the Savory Stuffing
A flavorful stuffing is what really makes turkey roulade shine. This dish allows you to get creative with fun fillings like sausage, herbs, cheeses, dried fruits and more. Some classic stuffing ideas include:
- Herbed sausage stuffing – Saute pork or turkey sausage with onions, celery, herbs and broth
- Cranberry-pecan stuffing – Toss dried cranberries, chopped pecans, sage and cornbread stuffing
- Apple-Brie stuffing – Saute apples and mix with brie, spinach and seasoned stuffing cubes
- Sundried tomato and basil stuffing – Rehydrate sundried tomatoes and mix with basil, garlic and feta cheese
Aim for a stuffing texture that is moist but not soggy. Let the stuffing cool completely before using for rolling.
Rolling and Tying the Roulade
Now comes the fun part – rolling and tying the turkey breast around the filling. Take one breast half and evenly spread half the stuffing over the surface, leaving a 1 inch border. Starting at one long side, tightly roll up the turkey breast around the filling. Tie in several places with kitchen twine to hold the roulade in a compact log shape. Repeat with the other breast half and remaining stuffing. Make sure the seam side of each roulade faces downward as this helps prevent unrolling.
Roasting for Golden Crispy Skin
Place the rolled turkey roulades seam side down on a wire rack set on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast at 400°F for 30 minutes. Then reduce heat to 325°F and continue roasting until the internal temperature reaches 155°F, about 1 hour 10 minutes more. Baste occasionally with melted butter or turkey drippings for crispy browned skin. Let rest 15 minutes before slicing into rounds to reveal the beautiful spiral of turkey and stuffing.
Make-Ahead Tips
One of the bonuses of turkey roulade is that it can be prepared 1-2 days ahead:
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Pound, season and roll the turkey breasts, then refrigerate overnight tightly wrapped. Add the stuffing right before roasting.
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Make the stuffing 1-2 days in advance and store chilled until ready to use. Reheat gently before using.
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Roast the stuffed roulades, let cool completely, then refrigerate overnight. Reheat in a 325°F oven for 30-40 minutes before serving.
Step-by-Step Turkey Roulade Recipe
Follow this easy step-by-step recipe for foolproof turkey roulade this holiday season.
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skin-on turkey breast halves (4-5 lbs total)
- 8 slices bacon
- 1⁄4 cup butter, melted
- Stuffing of choice (about 4 cups)
- Kitchen twine
Instructions:
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Remove tenderloins from turkey breasts and reserve for another use. Pound breasts to 1/4 inch thickness. Season all over with salt and pepper.
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Make your favorite stuffing recipe. Cool completely before using.
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Lay turkey breasts on work surface. Evenly spread stuffing over each, leaving 1 inch border on all sides. Roll up from long side, pressing gently to compact.
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Tie roulades in 4-5 places with kitchen twine. Wrap each with 2 bacon slices, overlapping ends.
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Place seam side down on wire rack set on rimmed baking sheet. Brush with melted butter.
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Roast at 400°F for 30 minutes. Reduce to 325°F and roast until 155°F internal temperature, about 1 hour 10 minutes more.
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Let rest 15 minutes before removing twine and bacon. Slice into rounds and serve. Enjoy your beautiful turkey roulade masterpiece!
With some simple prep and roasting, you can present an elegant stuffed turkey roulade at your next holiday dinner. Impress your guests with your culinary skills while enjoying tender turkey and delicious filling in every bite. Follow the tips above for roasted turkey perfection.
Step 2 | Butterfly turkey breast
To butterfly the turkey breast, lay it flat on a cutting board and cut it in half lengthwise, beginning at the longer end. Cut the breast open, stopping about ¾ inch before reaching the other end. Open it like a book.
Then, place plastic wrap on top. Using a meat mallet, pound it thin to about a ½ inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 3 | Assemble
Evenly spread the prepared sausage stuffing over the turkey, leaving a ½ inch border around the edges. Depending on how large the turkey breast is, you may not need all the stuffing.
Carefully roll it tightly, starting from the longer end. Tie with kitchen twine at intervals, making sure it’s snug.
How to Make a Whole Roasted Turkey Roulade
FAQ
What is turkey roulade made of?
How long does a turkey roll take to cook?
How to tie turkey roulade?
How do you cook a Turkey Tenderloin in a roulade?
Step 1 – Carefully remove the turkey skin. Step 2 – Fillet both turkey breasts from the bone. Step 3 – Remove the turkey tenderloin. Step 4 – Butterfly the turkey breast meat to make it evenly thick. Step 5 – Clean the skin by removing excess fat. Step 6 – Prep the meat and skin for the roulade, including flavoring of the meat.
How do you make a Turkey roulade?
Tightly cover the rolled up turkey breast with the skin, and then place the roulade on the board with the seam side up as shown below. Using the twine, tie the turkey roulade at 1 inch intervals as shown below. Tie the twine, starting from the ends, working your way towards the middle. This will help keep the shape of the roulade.
Can you roll up a turkey breast in a roulade?
Do NOT roll up the turkey breast in the skin, yet. Once you have rolled up the turkey breast, while keeping it as tight as possible, place it on the stretched out turkey skin with the seam side of the turkey roulade facing up, and then wrap the skin around the roulade.
How do you make a Turkey roulade in a crock pot?
Roll the turkey from the bottom up tightly into a log and arrange seam-side down, tucking the ends in. Tie with kitchen twine once down the length of the roast and then around the width at 2-inch intervals. Pour 1 cup chicken broth into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Place the roulade seam-side down in the center the dish.
What is a whole turkey breast roulade?
Whole turkey breast – This is two turkey breast pieces that are still connected with the bone and the skin on. You can also ask your butcher to make a boneless turkey breast (with a whole turkey breast) roulade (deboned turkey roll) for you as well.
What’s in a Turkey roulade?
No part of the holiday meal gets more attention than the turkey, and here we’re taking the traditional roast on a (literal) spin. This roulade features juicy white turkey breast meat spiraled around a savory mixture of fresh herbs, cornbread crumbles, apples, and crispy browned pork sausage for a stunning take on turkey that’s sure to impress.