Chorizo-Stuffed Turkey Breast with Mexican Grits Recipe

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This recipe features a wonderful combination of well-seasoned ingredients. It’s also a simple dinner option for a busy evening.—Veronica Gantley, Norfolk, VA

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Chorizo-Stuffed Turkey Breast with Mexican Grits Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 1-1/4 hours + standing

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

1 boneless skinless turkey breast half (2 pounds)
1/2 pound uncooked chorizo, crumbled
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 teaspoon pepper, divided
2 cups water
1 cup milk
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Directions

Cover turkey with plastic wrap; flatten to 1/2-in. thickness. Remove plastic. Spread chorizo over turkey to within 1 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; tie with kitchen string.
Rub with oil. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. In a large ovenproof skillet, brown turkey on all sides. Bake at 350° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 170°. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
In a large saucepan, bring the water, milk and remaining salt to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 5-7 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the chilies, cheese and remaining pepper. Serve grits with turkey. Sprinkle with parsley if desired. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 5 ounces cooked turkey with 2/3 cup grits equals 499 calories, 22 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 139 mg cholesterol, 1,086 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 51 g protein.

Originally published as Chorizo-Stuffed Turkey Breast with Mexican Grits in Country Woman October/November 2009, p31