Description
This garlic herb turkey roulade is a flavorful, elegant alternative to roasting a whole bird. Rolled with a garlicky herb breadcrumb filling, roasted until golden, and sliced into perfect spirals, it’s the ultimate holiday main dish that’s easier than it looks.
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless turkey breasts (about 3–4 pounds total)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3–4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
2 tablespoons fresh sage, finely chopped
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Kitchen twine, for tying
Parchment paper & baking sheet
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
Prep the turkey: Butterfly each breast, pound to ¼-inch thick, and season with salt and pepper.
Make the filling: In a skillet, melt butter. Toast panko until golden, stir in garlic, then combine with thyme, sage, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Season to taste.
Assemble the roulade: Spread the filling evenly over turkey, roll tightly from the long side, and tie with kitchen twine every 2 inches.
Bake: Place seam-side down on the sheet, rub with vegetable oil, and roast until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (about 50–60 minutes).
Rest & slice: Let rest 20 minutes, then remove twine and slice crosswise into ½–1-inch spirals. Serve warm.
Notes
Make ahead: Roll and tie up to 1 day in advance. Refrigerate until ready to bake.
Freezer-friendly: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before roasting.Flavor swaps:
Try adding sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or even citrus zest to the filling.
Leftovers: Store in the fridge up to 4 days. Reheat gently in a 325°F oven.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 841kcl
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 98g
- Cholesterol: 275 mg
Keywords: turkey roulade, garlic herb turkey roulade, holiday turkey recipe