Stacy Lyn Harris's Stuffed Turkey Breast

Stacy Lyn Harris — cookbook author, gardener, mother of seven, and a guest chef on RFDTV's Rural Heritage — uses her Harvest Right freeze dryer to preserve turkey, venison, and other meats for fast weekday meals. This stuffed turkey breast, filled with mushrooms, parmesan, and artichoke hearts, is one of her go-to recipes for exactly that.

Stuffed Turkey Breast

Serves 4-6

Filling:

• ¼ cup sautéed mushrooms
• ½ cup grated parmesan
• ½ cup artichoke hearts
• ¼ cup parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Kosher salt and pepper, to taste

Turkey:

• 1 lb. turkey breast

Instructions:

1. Blend the filling ingredients together.
2. Butterfly the turkey breast and pound it to about ¼-inch thickness.
3. Spread the filling over the turkey, then roll and truss it.
4. Sear on a hot skillet to brown the outside.
5. Bake at 350°F until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 30 minutes.
6. Rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Freeze-Drying for Later

Once cooked and fully cooled, slice and freeze-dry the stuffed turkey breast on trays, then store in an airtight container. Rehydrate with warm water or broth until it returns to its original texture — a quick way to turn a special-occasion recipe into a fast weeknight meal.

More From Stacy Lyn Harris

Meet Stacy Lyn Harris has more on her background, and her cookbook, Stacy Lyn's Harvest Cookbook, along with more recipes at gameandgarden.com, are good next steps if this one's a hit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What internal temperature should stuffed turkey breast reach?
165°F, measured with a food thermometer — the USDA's minimum safe internal temperature for all poultry.

Can stuffed turkey breast be freeze-dried?
Yes — cook it fully, let it cool completely, then freeze-dry sliced portions and store in an airtight container until ready to rehydrate.

Who is Stacy Lyn Harris?
A cookbook author, gardener, mother of seven, and guest chef on RFDTV's Rural Heritage show, known for using a home freeze dryer to preserve meat and produce for quick meals.