Description
Savory turkey & stuffing roll ups combine classic holiday flavors in a convenient handheld meal. Crisp bacon and melted cheese enhance the comforting blend of turkey and herb-seasoned stuffing, making it an irresistible dish you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices deli-style turkey (or leftover roasted turkey slices)
- 2 cups prepared stuffing (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup (240 ml) turkey or chicken gravy
- ½ cup (120 ml) shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese (optional)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) butter (for greasing the dish)
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) garlic powder
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) onion powder
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) dried thyme
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) black pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Generously butter the baking vessel, creating a non-stick surface. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), ensuring optimal cooking conditions.
- Assembly: Spread stuffing along each turkey slice, carefully rolling and tucking to encase the filling completely. Position rolls seam-side down in the prepared dish, creating a neat arrangement.
- Seasoning: Liberally dust the turkey rolls with a vibrant blend of garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, and freshly ground black pepper, infusing depth and aromatic complexity.
- Moisture Management: Methodically cascade gravy over the rolls, ensuring comprehensive coverage to maintain succulence during the baking process.
- Initial Baking: Cloak the dish with aluminum foil, creating a protective shield that traps moisture and promotes even heating. Bake covered for 20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and turkey to tenderize.
- Finishing Touches: Uncover the dish, optionally crowning the rolls with a layer of cheese. Return to the oven for a final 5-minute burst, allowing the cheese to transform into a golden, bubbling crust.
- Serving: Remove from the oven and allow a brief resting period. This crucial step enables flavor integration and temperature stabilization. Plate alongside creamy mashed potatoes or roasted seasonal vegetables for a complete, satisfying meal.
Notes
- Prevent Dryness: Choose fatty turkey slices like thigh meat to ensure juicy, tender roll-ups that won’t become tough during baking.
- Stuffing Consistency: Keep stuffing slightly damp but not wet to help rolls maintain structure and prevent crumbling during rolling and baking.
- Precise Rolling Technique: Use toothpicks to secure rolls if needed, ensuring stuffing stays compact and prevents unraveling during cooking.
- Cheese Melting Hack: Select low-moisture cheeses like sharp cheddar or gruyère for optimal melting and golden browning without excessive oil separation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg