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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 30 |
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To create these impressive appetizers, Renee Aupperle of Litiz, Pennsylvania rolls up turkey breast halves with ham and cheese, bakes and slices them, then serves them with a creamy basil sauce. They're great for a buffet because you can prepare them ahead and bake them right before serving, she notes. Ingredients:
2 boneless skinless turkey breast halves (1 pound each) |
1/4 cup olive oil, divided |
4 teaspoons dried basil, divided |
1 pound thinly sliced deli ham |
1 pound thinly sliced swiss cheese |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon pepper |
basil sauce: |
2 cups mayonnaise |
1/2 cup milk |
1 to 2 tablespoons dried basil |
1 teaspoon sugar |
Directions:
1. Cut each turkey breast horizontally from the long side to within 1/2 in. of opposite side. Open flat; cover with plastic wrap. Flatten into 12-in. x 10-in. rectangles.
2. Remove plastic; top each with 1 teaspoon oil and 1 teaspoon basil. Layer with ham and cheese to within 1 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; tie with kitchen string. Place on a rack in a roasting pan.
3. In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper and remaining oil and basil; spoon some over turkey.
4. Bake at 325° for 75-90 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 170°; basting occasionally with remaining oil mixture.
5. In a blender, combine the sauce ingredients; cover and process until blended. Cool turkey for 5 minutes before slicing; serve with basil sauce. Yield: about 30 servings.
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