Cornbread-Stuffed Turkey Breast with Bacon, Mild Coffee Gravy, and Sautéed Green Beans

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 200 °C / 400 °F. Season the turkey breast on both sides with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and the smoked paprika.

2. 2

   Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until browned and crisp. Remove the bacon and reserve it, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.

3. 3

   Add the onion, celery, and garlic to the skillet with the bacon fat. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the sage and cook 30 seconds more.

4. 4

   Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Add the crumbled cornbread, cooked bacon, 60 ml (1/4 cup) chicken broth, and the beaten egg. Mix until the filling is moist but not wet.

5. 5

   Open the butterflied turkey breast flat. Place the filling in the center and roll or fold the turkey over the filling. Tie with kitchen twine or secure with toothpicks.

6. 6

   In the same skillet, add the vegetable oil and brown the stuffed turkey breast for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the turkey to a baking dish or sheet pan.

7. 7

   Roast for 28 to 35 minutes at 200 °C / 400 °F, or until the thickest part of the turkey reaches 74 °C / 165 °F. Rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

8. 8

   While the turkey roasts, make the gravy. In a small saucepan, melt 24 g (2 tbsp) butter over medium heat. Add the all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

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   Gradually pour in the remaining 120 ml (1/2 cup) chicken broth and the brewed coffee, whisking to prevent lumps. Add the Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the remaining black pepper. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until slightly thickened.

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    For the green beans, melt the remaining 16 g (1 tbsp) butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the green beans and sauté for 4 to 6 minutes until tender-crisp. Season with a pinch of salt and toss with the fresh parsley.

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    Remove the twine or toothpicks from the turkey breast, slice thickly, and serve with the mild coffee gravy spooned over the top and the green beans on the side.