FoodRevamp your dinner with this oven-baked turkey breast stuffed with cheese and bacon

Revamp your dinner with this oven-baked turkey breast stuffed with cheese and bacon

Turkey prepared this way will steal the heart of the biggest picky eater.
Turkey prepared this way will steal the heart of the biggest picky eater.
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5:55 AM EST, February 22, 2024

The staple protein featured in most of our meals is chicken. Of course, there's nothing wrong with that, but why not try a slight twist? Instead of chicken breast, use turkey meat and stuff it liberally with flavorful ingredients.

Consider a combination of aromatic marinade based on spices, bacon, and yellow cheese. Trust me, such a trio will significantly enhance the flavor of the turkey. Moreover, go for a lighter and more nuanced approach instead of frying the meat. Bake the turkey and its delicious stuffing in the oven - you won't regret it. It promises to be a true feast for every taste bud.

Find our step-by-step recipe in the video.

Delight your household with this interesting spin on a light dinner - the pleasure is all in the preparation

Ingredients:

  • 1.32 lb. turkey breast,
  • ⅓ cup of olive oil,
  • 1 tablespoon of dried oregano,
  • 1 tablespoon of dried thyme,
  • 1 tablespoon of dried marjoram,
  • 1 teaspoon of salt,
  • ⅓ teaspoon of pepper,
  • 10 slices of yellow cheese,
  • 10 slices of bacon.

Preparation:

Step 1. Prepare by cleaning, drying, and laying the turkey breast on a cutting board. Make a few horizontal incisions along its entire length, creating the effect of mini pockets for stuffing.

Step 2. Next, take a slice of yellow cheese, place a slice of bacon directly on top, fold it in half, and insert the assembled package into the pockets you made earlier.

Pockets are created in the blink of an eye.
Pockets are created in the blink of an eye.© Licensor | Pyszności

Step 3. The recipe isn't complete without a marinade. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, oregano, marjoram, thyme, garlic (peeled and crushed through a press), salt, and pepper.

Mix thoroughly to blend well and achieve a perfect melding of flavors.

I stuff the turkey breast with fillings.
I stuff the turkey breast with fillings.© Licensor | Pyszności

Step 4. Generously apply the resulting mixture to the turkey with its fillings. Then, bake it in the oven for 20-25 minutes at 374 degrees Fahrenheit.

The recipe will not lack aromatic spices.
The recipe will not lack aromatic spices.© Licensor | Pyszności

Step 5. As the turkey cooks, prepare side dishes for the dinner. For a balanced meal, pair the turkey breast with a colorful salad. You can also serve it with potatoes, rice, or groats. Choose whichever option suits you best. So there you go, bon appétit!

With such an addition, the dish can go into the oven.
With such an addition, the dish can go into the oven.© Licensor | Pyszności
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