Traditional Farmfresh Turkey Filled With Gorgonzola



This Traditional Farmfresh Turkey with Gorgonzola recipe puts an Italian twist on the classic Christmas dinner.  Filled with chestnuts, cranberries and delicious Gorgonzola cheese, a product of Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), this dish is the perfect addition to your festive celebrations.

To make, simply fry the chestnuts and cranberries. Slice the turkey breasts and flatten. Top with Gorgonzola piccante, chestnut mixture and roll the turkey around the filling. Wrap in streaky bacon and roast in the oven until golden brown.

Gorgonzola is a high quality cheese guaranteed by production rules with an unmistakable aroma and taste and a history which allegedly dates back to the eighth century. There are currently 40 dairies and over 3,000 farms making milk for the production of Gorgonzola cheese!

By law and tradition, Gorgonzola cheese can only be produced in the following provinces: Novara, Vercelli, Cuneo, Biella, Verbano Cusio Ossola, and the area of Casale Monferrato within the Piedmont region, and Bergamo, Brescia, Como, Cremona, Lecco, Lodi, Milano, Monza, Pavia, and Varese within the Lombardy region.

Only high quality cows' milk produced in these provinces may be used to make Gorgonzola and to grant the cheese its PDO certification. PDOs are defined and protected by European Union law in order to defend the reputation of national foods.

Gorgonzola is recognised by a marked 'g' on the aluminium foil that protects the cheese and can only be applied by producers authorised by the Consortium. The label of origin branded on the cheese wheel also guarantees the quality and authenticity of the product.

Gorgonzola has excellent nutritional properties; it is extremely rich in vitamins and minerals such as calcium, iron and phosphorus. It is also a highly versatile product which can be used in a wide range of recipes including appetisers, main courses, and even desserts.

Traditional Farmfresh Turkey filled with Gorgonzola, roasted chestnuts and cranberries

Serves 4

50g roasted chestnuts, chopped
25g dried cranberries, chopped
2 tsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped
Olive oil
4 x 100g Traditional Farmfresh Turkey breasts
Salt and cracked black pepper
150g Gorgonzola piccante
8 slices smoked streaky bacon
8 sprigs fresh thyme

Preheat the oven to 200°C

Fry the chestnuts, cranberries and chopped thyme in a little oil for two minutes
Slice the turkey breasts almost in half and flatten with a rolling pin to make one long strip. Season with salt and black pepper

Place chunks of Gorgonzola in the middle of the turkey strips and top with some of the chestnut mixture. Roll the turkey up around the filling, lay sprigs of thyme over the top and then wrap in two slices of streaky bacon so that the open ends are sealed. Repeat for each turkey breast

Pat a little oil over the top of each stuffed turkey breast and then roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes until cooked and golden brown
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