STUFFED TURKEY BREAST 
6 oz. pkg. seasoned stuffing mix
1/4 c. butter, divided
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/4 c. chopped onion
3 lb. boneless turkey breast, skinned
2 tbsp. honey

Prepare stuffing mix according to package directions. Saute celery and onion in 2 tablespoons butter until celery is tender and onion is transparent. Mix celery and onion with stuffing mix.

Lay turkey breast flat on wax paper, skin side down. Remove any tendons, skin or fat. Pound the breast to flatten and form a more even thickness.

Spoon stuffing mixture into center of turkey leaving a 2 inch border at sides. Starting at bottom, fold in sides of turkey breast over filling.

Tie turkey breast roll securely in several places with string. Place, seam side down, on a rack in a roasting pan. Mix honey and remaining butter together. Pour 1/2 of honey mixture over roll. Insert meat thermometer making sure bulb rest in meat of turkey. Bake, covered at 325 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover and continue baking for 1 1/2 hours or until meat thermometer registers 185 degrees. Transfer turkey to cutting board; remove string and let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Makes 8 servings.

 

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