Spinach Stuffed Turkey Thigh Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelAverageCourseMain Dish
Main IngredientPoultry

Ingredients

1 1 1/2 pound turkey thigh, skinned
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules
2 ounces reduced calorie cream cheese, cubed
1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
1 medium tomato, cut into wedges

How to make Spinach Stuffed Turkey Thigh

Bone turkey thigh.
Place boned thigh meat between 2 pieces of clear plastic wrap.
With a meat mallet, pound meat to 1/2 inch thickness.
In a small saucepan combine spinach and onion.
Cook, covered, in a small amount of water for 5 minutes or till onion is tender; drain well.
Stir in Parmesan cheese and basil.
Spread, spinach mixture evenly over turkey.
Roll up, starting at narrowest end.
Secure turkey roll with string.
Place the roll in a shallow baking pan; cover with foil.
Bake in a 350° oven for 1 hour.
Remove foil; bake 25 to 30 minutes more or till tender.
Remove roll from pan.
Cover and keep warm.
Strain juices; add water to equal % cup.
For sauce, in a small saucepan combine cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water; stir in reserved juices and bouillon granules.
Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly; cook and stir 2 minutes more.
Add cream cheese and parsley; stir till cheese melts.
Slice meat to serve; pass sauce with meat.
Garnish with tomato wedges, if desired.

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Spinach Stuffed Turkey Thigh