Spinach And Prosciutto Stuffed Turkey Breast
Stuffed turkey breast with spinach and prosciutto is a great alternative to a whole turkey at Thanksgiving.

- Prep time
- 25 min
- Cook time
- 1 hr 40 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 (4 Pound) Turkey Breast Boned
- Salt & Pepper
- 1 Package Frozen Spinach, Thawed And Squeezed Dry
- 1/2 Small Onion, Finely Diced
- 6 Pieces Thinly Sliced Prosciutto
- 1/ 2 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 6 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt & Pepper to Taste
- 1 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning Mix
- 1/2 Cup Dry White Wine
- 1 1/2 Cups Chicken or Turkey Broth
- 1 Teaspoon Fresh Thyme
- 2 Tablespoons Flour
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil and saute the onions until they are tender, then remove the onions and place in a small bowl.
- 2
Add 2 more tablespoons of oil to the pan, and saute the spinach until heated through.
- 3
Season with salt and pepper, then add the spinach to the onions, and mix well.
- 4
Add the grated cheese and mix.
- 5
Butterfly the breast and lay flat open, pounding with a meat mallet to create even thickness throughout.
- 6
Spread the spinach mixture across the breast, leaving a 1 1/2 inch border all around.
- 7
Lay the prosciutto slices over the spinach layer.
- 8
Beginning at one end, firmly roll up the turkey breast, and secure well with twine.
- 9
Place into a small roasting pan and rub the surface with the remaining oil, and season with Italian seasonings, salt and pepper.
- 10
Roast in a preheated 365 degree oven for about 1 hour 20 minutes, or until the turkey breast reaches an internal temperature of 150 degrees F.
- 11
Remove the breast roll from the pan and cover with a tent of foil.
- 12
Remove the pan from the oven, and drain off all the excess oil.
- 13
Place the pan on your stovetop, and add the white wine, scraping up all the browned bits from the bottom, and cook until it has reduced by half.
- 14
Remove a few spoonfuls of the broth to a separate cup, and pour the rest into your roasting pan with the fresh thyme, and mix well.
- 15
Mix together the flour and remaining broth, and whisk this mixture into your gravy.
- 16
Season with salt and pepper and strain through a sieve.
- 17
Cut off the twine around the turkey, and slice your into 1/2 inch slices and arrange on a platter.
- 18
Serve, offering a little sauce or gravy on the side.