Chorizo-Stuffed Turkey Breast with Mexican Grits Recipe

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Chorizo-Stuffed Turkey Breast with Mexican Grits
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Directions:

  1. 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.
  2. 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 thermometer reads 170°. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
  3. 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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 443.42 Kcal (1857 kJ)
Calories from fat 222.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.77g 38%
Cholesterol 118.52mg 40%
Sodium 2342.09mg 98%
Potassium 1006.15mg 21%
Total Carbs 14.61g 5%
Sugars 3.89g 16%
Dietary Fiber 0.62g 2%
Protein 37.71g 75%
Vitamin C 11.5mg 19%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 139.1mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 119.28 Kcal (499 kJ)
Calories from fat 59.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.66g 38%
Cholesterol 31.88mg 40%
Sodium 630.05mg 98%
Potassium 270.66mg 21%
Total Carbs 3.93g 5%
Sugars 1.05g 16%
Dietary Fiber 0.17g 2%
Protein 10.14g 75%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 19%
Iron 0.4mg 8%
Calcium 37.4mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.8
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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