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Turkey Roulade with Bacon, Kale & Parmesan

A beautiful roll of turkey filled with a flavorful filling of bacon, kale and parmesan.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Holiday, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 3 pound boneless turkey breast
  • 4 strips of thick cut bacon
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves of garlic, finely minced
  • 2 cups of kale, stems removed, chopped
  • 1/4 cup of chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup of parmesan, finely shredded
  • 1 cup of breadcrumbs
  • salt and black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons of butter, melted

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees 
  • Place a large skillet over medium heat 
  • Cook 4 strips of bacon until crisp and then transfer the bacon onto a plate and set aside for now
  • Add a diced medium yellow onion into the skillet and cook until tender
  • Add minced 3 cloves of garlic and cook for 60 seconds 
  • Add 1/4 cup of chicken stock and the chopped kale and cook until the kale has softened and transfer into a large bowl
  • Crumble the crisp bacon and add it into the bowl along with 1/2 cup of finely shredded parmesan and 1 cup of breadcrumbs. Mix until combined and set aside
  • Butterfly the turkey breast and pound equally thin
  • Spread the filling over the turkey
  • Wrap the turkey as you would a cinnamon roll and use 4 strands of kitchen twine to secure the roll
  • Place the roll in a deep baking dish and roast for 60-75 minutes brushing the roll with melted butter every 20 minutes or so 
  • The roll is done when it is deeply golden and the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees 
  • Allow the roulade to rest for 10 minutes before slicing