Flavor-Packed Turkey Roll Ups (Printable)
Tender turkey cutlets rolled around savory stuffing, baked to golden perfection.
# What You'll Need:
→ Turkey & Marinade
01 - 4 large turkey cutlets (about 5 oz each)
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
05 - 1 teaspoon salt
06 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
→ Stuffing
07 - 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
08 - ½ cup finely chopped celery
09 - ½ cup finely chopped onion
10 - ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
11 - 2 tablespoons melted butter
12 - ⅓ cup low-sodium chicken broth
13 - 1 teaspoon dried sage
14 - ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
15 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
16 - ½ teaspoon salt
→ For Baking
17 - 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
18 - Cooking spray or additional olive oil
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Brush both sides of each turkey cutlet with the mixture.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine breadcrumbs, celery, onion, parsley, melted butter, chicken broth, sage, rosemary, black pepper, and salt. Mix well until the stuffing holds together when pressed.
04 - Lay each turkey cutlet flat. Place a quarter of the stuffing mixture at one end of each cutlet and roll up tightly. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
05 - Arrange the roll ups seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Pour 1 cup chicken broth around the roll ups (not over them). Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes, or until turkey is cooked through and golden. Remove toothpicks before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The turkey stays impossibly juicy because each cutlet locks in its own moisture while the stuffing keeps everything tender from the inside out.
- You get that classic holiday flavor profile in half the time with almost zero cleanup compared to roasting a whole turkey.
02 -
- Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer rather than relying on color alone. Turkey should reach 165°F to be safely cooked through.
- Let the roll ups rest for about 5 minutes before serving. This short pause allows the juices to redistribute so they do not run out when you cut into them.
03 -
- Pound the cutlets slightly between plastic wrap if they are uneven in thickness. This creates uniform roll ups that cook at the same rate.
- Place a shallow pan of water on the lower oven rack while baking. The extra steam keeps the turkey exceptionally moist.