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Cranberry Turkey Wellington

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It’s almost turkey time!  Whether you’re planning to host a dinner for your entire family or you just want to cook a festive dinner for yourself, it’s likely you’ll see turkey on your table within the next few weeks.  Turkey is an affordable protein option for families, and there are many different ways you can prepare it.  Cranberry turkey wellington combines the delicious flavors of turkey, cranberries, and hazelnuts within a flakey puff pastry crust.

cranberry turkey wellingtonIngredients:

  • 2 pounds of TBS uncooked turkey breast
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons of butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small sweet onion, chopped
  • ½ cup chopped hazelnuts
  • 2 cups dry breadcrumbs
  • 3 tablespoons chicken stock
  • 1 ½ tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 sheets of frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • ½ cup fresh cranberries
  • Eggwash mixture of 1 egg and about 2 tablespoons of water
  • Can of cranberry sauce or prepared cranberry sauce to serve alongside
  • Premade turkey gravy

Directions for preparing cranberry turkey wellington:

First, make the stuffing:

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium.  Saute the onions until they just begin to soften.  Add the garlic and saute for one more minute.  
  2. Add the bread crumbs to the skillet.  Toss until they begin to brown.  Add the hazelnuts, thyme, cranberries, salt, and pepper.  Add a little chicken stock to hold the stuffing together.

Next, assemble and bake the turkey wellington:

  1. Place one puff pastry sheet on a parchment-lined baking sheet.  Put the turkey breast in the center.  Brush the edges of the pastry with the egg wash.
  2. Use a spatula to layer the stuffing on top of the turkey breast.  
  3. Place the second puff pastry sheet over the turkey and stuffing.  Push down the edges around the turkey.  Leave about an inch and a half around the meat and trim off the remaining puff pastry.  
  4. Roll and press the sides of the puff pastry around the turkey to seal it.  Brush eggwash over everything.
  5. Use a paring knife to cut 5 to 6 half-inch slots in the puff pastry to allow steam to vent during baking  
  6. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a half hour.  Doing so will make the puff pastry bake more light and fluffy.
  7. Bake at 400° F for 20 minutes.  Reduce temperature to 350° F and bake for another 35 to 45 minutes until the center of the meat has reached 170° F.  Allow the turkey wellington to cool for at least ten minutes before slicing and serving.  Serve with cranberry sauce and turkey gravy.

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