How Long To Cook 2kg Boned And Rolled Turkey

best christmas turkey recipes rolled turkey breast

Good Housekeeping UK

Christmas isn't Christmas without turkey, but sometimes a whole roast bird isn't suitable for your festive dinner. This is especially true if you're catering for a smaller crowd.

That's where a rolled turkey roast comes in handy. Using turkey breasts, you can bind them together using bacon and string before roasting. We reckon two 900g turkey breasts should sufficiently feed six of you, but if there's a smaller table, you can easily use it for leftovers the next day, too. We love making a really easy, mashed potato topped turkey pie!

And if you're serving with all the trimmings (and why wouldn't you?) serve with butter roast potatoes.

Cal/Serv: 616

Makes: 6 servings

Prep Time: 0 hours 10 mins

Cook Time: 1 hour 30 mins

Total Time: 1 hour 40 mins

garlic cloves, crushed

100 g

(31/ 2oz) butter, softened

2 x 900 g (2lb) turkey breasts, skinned

smoked streaky bacon rashers

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Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan) mark 6. Combine the garlic and butter. Season, then rub over the turkey breasts. Lay one breast on a board and place the other on top so the thickness of the turkey roll will be roughly even. Stretch the bacon slices over the turkey, overlapping them a little. Tie the roll together with string, spacing knots 5cm (2in) apart. Put on a large wire rack over a large roasting tin.
Roast for 11/2 hr or until the juices run clear when a skewer is inserted into the thickest part of the turkey.
Transfer the turkey to a board, cover loosely with foil and rest for about 20min before carving. Serve with vegetables, sauces and stuffing of your choice.
GOOD IDEA: Day-after pie Heat 1tbsp oil in a large pan and cook 1 finely chopped onion for 10min until softened. Add 150g (5oz) sliced mushrooms and fry for 5min. Stir in 21 / 2tbsp flour and cook for 1min. Gradually stir in 300ml (1/2 pint) each chicken stock and double cream. Bring to the boil, stirring, then simmer for 5min to thicken. Stir in 200g (7oz) chopped cooked turkey, 150g (5oz) chopped ham and 1tbsp wholegrain mustard. Season. Tip into an ovenproof serving dish, cover with mashed potato and cook in a preheated 200°C (180°C fan) mark 6 oven for about 30min until golden. Serves 6.

Get ahead

Prepare the turkey roll to the end of step 1 up to a day ahead. Cover and chill. When ready to serve, complete the recipe.

Per Serving:

Calories: 616
Total carbs: 52 g
Sugars: 2 g
Total fat: 26 g
Saturated fat: 12 g

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