Turkey Roulade with Sausage Stuffing

Step 1

In large skillet brown sausage breaking apart with a wooden spoon. ( Small crumbles are best for this recipe to make rolling easier.) Drain any excess grease.

Step 2

Add onion, celery and carrot. Cook until tender.

Step 3

Add 1/2 cup butter until melted. Add cubed bread, chicken stock and poultry seasoning. TASTE for seasoning. More salt? More poultry seasoning? Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 4

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Step 5

Open up turkey breast and lay on a flat surface. Pat dry with paper towels. Using a sharp knife on the largest part of the breast cut into it half way opening it up like a book. Sprinkle with salt and pepper

Step 6

Spread half (or about 2 cups) of the stuffing onto the turkey breast. (Save the remaining stuffing for a side dish.) Press down firmly on the stuffing so it covers the entire breast up to one inch of the sides.

Step 7

Beginning with the longest end roll the breast up tucking in the sides so the stuffing stays inside. Tie with 6 pieces of baking string and one long one down the middle. Brush with olive oil. Bake on large sheet pan or a 9 x 14 baking dish.

Step 8

Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Check with meat thermometer. The roll is done when the internal temperature reaches 155 degrees. Time may vary depending on the size of your turkey.

Step 9

Remove, cover with foil and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.