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    The Heirloom Pantry » Recipes » Main Course

    Rolled Turkey Roulade

    Published: Nov 15, 2018 · Modified: Feb 6, 2024 by Kathleen Higashiyama · The following content may contain paid links. When you click and shop the links, we receive a commission.

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    Rolled Turkey Roulade is a delicious alternative to traditional Thanksgiving turkey and a great solution to Thanksgiving leftovers. It features crispy skin, tender meat, and rich stuffing.

    Roasted Turkey Roulade on plate.

    The star of Thanksgiving dinner is absolutely the turkey. After Thanksgiving dinner, our family always has a couple days worth of leftovers, which are perfect for Thanksgiving sandwiches. While we love a traditional Thanksgiving turkey and leftover sandwiches, we love to spice things up with this Rolled Turkey Roulade.

    While turkey can often dry out, this turkey roulade calls for a healthy brush of butter, which keeps the meat moist and locks in the flavor. It's easy to slice and serve, and every bite is full of flavor that tastes just like Thanksgiving!

    Jump to:
    • Why You'll Love Rolled Turkey Roulade
    • What is Rolled Turkey?
    • Key Ingredients
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • How to Make Rolled Turkey Roulade
    • What to serve with Rolled Turkey Roulade
    • Storage
    • Cooking tip
    • Related Recipes
    • Did You Like This Recipe?
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    Why You'll Love Rolled Turkey Roulade

    • Taste - The turkey is lightly flavored while the stuffing should be flavor.
    • Texture - The turkey is tender on the inside and crispy on the outside and the stuffing is soft and moist.
    • Effort - You need to spread the stuffing on the turkey, roll the turkey, then bake it.
    • Time - It takes 30 minutes to prepare the turkey then 1.5 hours to bake it.

    What is Rolled Turkey?

    Rolled turkey is tightly rolled and tied turkey breast with stuffing. Rolling the turkey with stuffing will prevent the meat from drying out while the outside gets perfectly crispy.

    Roasted Turkey Roulade on plate with lemons and side dishes overlay.

    Key Ingredients

    • Whole Turkey Breast - Use leftover roasted turkey breast from Thanksgiving dinner or store bought boneless turkey breast.
    • Stuffing of your choice - Adds a delicious heartiness to the dish. We suggest our flavor packed Herb and Mushroom Stuffing.
    • Butter - Locks in the moisture and makes the skin golden and extra crispy.
    • Kosher Salt - A coarse salt that penetrates through the meat to make it tender and flavorful.

    Substitutions

    • Wild Rice - Stuff the turkey with wild rice to make the Turkey flavorful, hearty, and healthy.
    • Gluten Free - The only ingredient in this dish that contains gluten is the stuffing, use gluten free stuffing to make this dish gluten free.

    Variations

    • Cranberry Sauce - Enjoy this roasted turkey recipe with Cranberry Sauce for a sharp and fruity kick.
    • Gravy - Add our Turkey Gravy if you want to add a rich savory gravy.
    • Herbs - Add fresh rosemary and thyme to make this rolled turkey extra herbaceous.

    How to Make Rolled Turkey Roulade

    • Heat oven - Pre-heat the oven to 325°F.
    • Spread stuffing on turkey - Lay the butterflied turkey breast flat on a cutting board with the skin side down. Then crack fresh pepper and salt on the meat. Spoon the stuffing onto the meat and spread a half-inch layer on the breast. Do not make the stuffing too thick or the meat will be difficult to roll.
    • Roll turkey - Take one of the short ends of the turkey breast and tightly roll it as you would a jelly roll. Use the bakers twine to tie the roast every couple inches until the meat is tied and secure.
    • Bake - Place the rolled turkey breast on a wire rack on top of a baking sheet or in a roasting pan, seam side down. Evenly coat with the melted butter and sprinkle salt and pepper on top. Place in the oven and roast for 1 ½ hours, or until the center of the roulade reaches 165°F. Remove from the oven, cover with foil, and allow it to rest for 10 minutes.
    • Cut twine and serve - Cut the twine then slice the roulade into ½"-thick pieces and serve immediately.

    Pro tip: Cook turkey for an extra 10 minutes if you prefer the skin of the turkey to be extra crispy.

    Roasted Turkey Roulade on plate with lemons.

    What to serve with Rolled Turkey Roulade

    If you want to make this Turkey roulade for Thanksgiving or just a family meal, check out these other Thanksgiving recipes: Turkey Au Jus Gravy, Maple Brussel Sprouts with Pancetta, Cranberry Sauce with Orange , and Herb and Mushroom Dressing.

    If you want a California Thanksgiving meal check out these recipes: Dutch Oven Whole Roasted Chicken, Mashed Potatoes with Miso Butter, Harvest Quinoa Salad with Arugula, Maple Roasted Kabocha, Sautéed Green Beans with Furikake, and Sautéed Mushrooms with White Wine.

    Storage

    Store leftover turkey roulade ingredients in an air-tight container. Store the turkey in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat the turkey, slice it, put it on a baking dish or baking sheet, and reheat it in the oven at 325°F for 10 minutes.

    Cooking tip

    If you are planning to use freshly made stuffing, make sure it cools down before you put it on the raw turkey breast so it cooks evenly.

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    Love this rolled turkey roulade? Please leave a 5-star rating in the recipe card below & consider leaving a comment below. Thanks!

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    Rolled Turkey Roulade

    Rolled Turkey Roulade is a delicious alternative to traditional Thanksgiving turkey and a great solution to Thanksgiving leftovers. It features crispy skin, tender meat, and rich stuffing.
    Prep Time30 minutes mins
    Cook Time1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
    Total Time2 hours hrs
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 433kcal
    Author: Kathleen Higashiyama

    Equipment

    • 1 knife
    • 1 cutting board
    • 1 baking sheet
    • 1 cooling rack
    • 1 baker's twine

    Ingredients 

    • 1 Whole turkey breast thawed, butterflied, and tenderized
    • 5 cups Stuffing of your choice
    • 4 tablespoon Butter melted
    • Kosher Salt
    • Freshly Ground Pepper
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven - Heat the oven to 325°F.
    • Spread stuffing on turkey - Lay the turkey breast flat on a cutting board with the skin side down. Crack fresh pepper and salt on the meat. Spoon the stuffing onto the meat and spread a half-inch layer on the breast. Do not make the stuffing too thick or the meat will be difficult to roll.
      1 Whole turkey breast, Kosher Salt, Freshly Ground Pepper, 5 cups Stuffing of your choice
    • Roll turkey - Take one of the short ends of the turkey breast and tightly roll it as you would a jelly roll. Use the bakers twine to tie the roast every couple inches until the meat is tied and secure.
    • Bake - Place the roulade on a wire rack on top of a baking sheet, seam side down. Evenly coat with the melted butter and sprinkle salt and pepper on top. Place in the oven and roast for 1 ½ hours, or until the center of the roulade reaches 150°F. Remove from the oven, cover with foil, and allow it to rest for 10 minutes. Cut the twine.
      4 tablespoon Butter
    • Cut twine and serve - Slice the roulade into ½"-thick pieces and serve immediately.

    Notes

    Storage
    Refrigerate leftover turkey roulade ingredients in an air-tight container. Store the turkey in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat the turkey, slice it, put it on a baking dish or baking sheet, and reheat it in the oven at 325°F for 10 minutes.
    Top Tips
    • For extra crispy skin, cook turkey for an extra 10 minutes.
    • Make sure the stuffing cools down before you put it on the raw turkey breast so it cooks evenly.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 433kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 1077mg | Potassium: 451mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 564IU | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 3mg
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    Kat Higashiyama and Alec Totto are recipe developers, food photographers, and the authors behind The Heirloom Pantry. Since 2017, they have shared recipes inspired by their Japanese and Italian heritage and California and Hawaii roots. They reside in San Jose with their two dogs, Peeps and Paisley. Read More…

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