Roast Turkey Breast with Spinach Apple Gorgonzola Stuffing

== Description ==
White meat turkey and savory stuffing without having to cook an entire bird — a perfect weekend or holiday meal with a minimum of 
fuss. Stuffing can be made one day in advance.
* Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Original recipe
* Serves 6 – 8
== Ingredients ==
* 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
* 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
* 1 apple, cored, medium (½-inch) dice
* 8 ounces (1 bunch) fresh spinach leaves, washed in cold water until free of dirt, cut into 2-inch pieces
* ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
* ½ cup gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
* salt and pepper to taste
* 1 boneless turkey breast (about 2.5 pounds)
* butcher's twine for tying up the rolled breast 
== Directions ==
# To make the stuffing, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium- high heat, then add the garlic and quickly sauté (do not burn!).
# Add the diced apple and sauté 2 – 3 minutes.
# Add the spinach and sauté until wilted.
# Cook until all liquid has evaporated.
# Remove from heat and add the breadcrumbs, gorgonzola cheese, 1 teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of pepper.
# Set aside.
# Preheat the oven to 350°F.
# Butterfly the turkey breast open with a sharp boning knife.
# Place it skin side down on a cutting board, cover it with plastic wrap, then pound it out lightly with a meat mallet to flatten it a bit and make it an even thickness.
# Remove the plastic wrap and sprinkle the breast with salt and pepper.
# Spread the stuffing over the (non-skin) surface of the breast to within ¾-inch from the edge.
# Roll it up as tightly as possible, finishing with the skin side up (towards you).
# Rub the entire top surface with the butter, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
# Using butcher's twine, tie up the turkey breast to keep its shape while roasting.
# Place the stuffed turkey breast on a buttered or oiled roasting pan (or on a baking rack in a pan).
# Roast, uncovered, until the stuffed turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, about 1½ hours.
# Cover the turkey with foil if the top begins to get too brown.
# Remove from the oven and let it sit, covered, for about 15 – 20 minutes to let it set before slicing.
# Snip off the butcher's twine, and serve.
== Nutritional information ==
Per serving (6 oz / 161 g-wt.): 
* 250 calories (90 from fat) | 10g total fat | 5g saturated fat | 32g protein | 7g total carbohydrate (2g dietary fiber, 2g sugar) | 105mg cholesterol | 270mg sodium
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Category:Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends
Category:Garlic Recipes
Category:Apple Recipes
Category:Spinach Recipes
Category:Breadcrumb Recipes
Category:Gorgonzola Recipes
Category:Turkey meat Recipes