Why not put this Stuffing Topped Roasted Turkey Tenderloin on you dinner table this week. Super tender turkey tenderloin topped with a crisp stuffing and a dinner that you will have you going back for seconds. Serve with a basic vegetable side dish and you are all set for dinner.
Can we even believe how quickly September is zooming along? I, for one, keep thinking it’s still August. Before we know it, Christmas will be here….what? It’s kinda’ true, you know it..hahaha.
But for now, we’re going to keep the focus on fall and some great warming dishes like this turkey dinner. I made this recently for the family and it was delicious. We all loved it at our place so check out the recipe and see if you’d like to add it to your dinner rotation too!
Ingredients To Make The Stuffing Topped Turkey Tenderloin
- 4 turkey tenderloins
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese finely grated
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 1/2 tsp salt divided
- 1 tsp black pepper
- small bunch fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F/180 C. Season the turkey with a little salt on both sides.
Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over high heat and sear the turkey on each side for about 2 minutes. Remove from pan and place in a baking dish.
Make The Stuffing
- Heat the butter in the skillet. Add the bread crumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Stir around really well and let cook for 3 – 4 minutes or until the crumbs are a little crisp.
- Remove from heat and let cool a few minutes. Add the parmesan and parsley and stir it up.
Top The Turkey With The Stuffing
- Just spoon the stuffing over the turkey and gently pat it down. If you have any left over, just pour it in the pan around the turkey. Trust me, it’s delicious and you want all the extra stuffing.
- Put it in the oven and roast it until it’s cooked through. Depending on your oven, this will be between 15 – 20 minutes. I use a meat thermometer and the internal temperature you are looking for is 165 degrees f/75 degrees c.
Stuffing Topped Roasted Turkey Tenderloin ready to Serve
And it’s done. It’s best to let it rest for about five minutes before plating it up. It’s an honest to goodness great dinner that you will love. And dare I say it, a great Thanksgiving substitute if you are just a couple of people. If you are not looking to roast a whole turkey for two or three people, this could be a great option.
Recipe Notes
- NOTE: Don’t use store bought bread crumbs for this recipe. The stuffing needs bread, real bread. You can use any kind you have, but PLEASE make your own bread crumbs. I used white sliced bread and just put it in my food processor for a minute. Makes perfect bread crumbs.
- Remember, because it’s a low fat meat, it can have a tendency to dry out, so try to not over cook it.
- This is one of those dishes that comes together pretty quickly and cooks quick as well. You can prepare it in advance and put it in the fridge before cooking in the oven. Which makes it a great dinner for guests as well as family dinners.
- And if you happen to have any leftovers, can I just say it makes a great sandwich! I had some leftover with stuffing and I made a delicious sandwich with the turkey, stuffing, thinly sliced onions and lettuce. It was a great lunch the next day.
If you Like this Recipe, Here’s a Few Other Things You Might Like To Try
- Parmesan Crusted Turkey Tenders
- Spinach & Gouda Stuffed Turkey Breast
- Mozzarella & Tomato Stuffed Chicken
- Creamy Parmesan & Leek Turkey
- Oven Roasted Turkey Parmesan
- Roasted Spatchcock Chicken
What to Serve With This Turkey
This turkey is pretty versatile and would go great with pasta dishes, vegetable dishes or even crisp salads. Why not try Easy Stove Top Mac & Cheese on the side or for something lighter, The Parmesan Baby Potatoes or even the Garlic Roasted Brussel Sprouts. The options are endless really.
Frequently Asked Questions
Turkey tenderloins are a boneless and skinless part of the turkey breast. Turkey tenderloin can be a very tender cut of meat and cooks quickly.
The Turkey breast is the part on top with the bone in.
Stuffing Topped Roasted Turkey Tenderloin
Ingredients
- 4 turkey tenderloins
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese finely grated
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 1/2 tsp salt divided
- 1 tsp black pepper
- small bunch fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F/180 degrees C. Have ready a medium sized baking dish.
- Season the turkey on both sides using one teaspoon of the salt.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet set over high heat. Sear the turkey on each side for about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Add butter to the skillet until it melts, about a minute. Add the bread crumbs, remaining salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Stir really well and let cook for about 3 – 4 minutes until the bread crumbs are a little crisp. Remove from heat and leave to cool for a few minutes. Stir in the chopped parsley and parmesan cheese.
- Place the turkey tenderloins in the baking dish and top with stuffing mixture. Press down firmly on each tenderloin. Put extra stuffing in the pan around the turkey tenderloins.
- Bake in oven for about 20 minutes or until cooked through and no longer pink.
- Let rest for about 5 minutes and serve.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Notes
- Yes, you can substitute turkey breasts but remember they are larger and you will only need two. And the cooking time will be longer. So adjust accordingly if you are using turkey breast.
- Don’t use store bought bread crumbs for this recipe. The stuffing need bread, real bread. You can use any kind you have, but PLEASE make your own bread crumbs. I used white sliced bread and just put it in my food processor for a minute. Makes perfect bread crumbs.
- Cooking time will vary according to your oven. Mine cooked in 15 minutes but could take up to 20 minutes. Use a meat thermometer for a more accurate reading of 165 degrees f/75 degrees c internal meat temperature for turkey.
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