What are turkey cutlets made of?

Since turkey cutlets come from the turkey breast and breasts contain minimal fat and remain white after cooking, a turkey cutlet counts as white meat. Unlike dark meat, white meat retains a pale color before and after cooking.

Do you wash turkey cutlets before cooking?

Wash your hands, but not the turkey ! Many consumers think that washing their turkey will remove bacteria and make it safer. However, it's virtually impossible to wash bacteria off the bird. Instead, juices that splash during washing can transfer bacteria onto the surfaces of your kitchen, other foods and utensils.

Are turkey breast cutlets healthy?

With 25g of protein per serving, our 99% Fat Free Turkey Breast Cutlets put a healthy twist on any meal . Simply toss them in the oven, a skillet, or on the grill, for a quick and easy addition to everything from salads to sandwiches.

What is the difference between turkey cutlet and tenderloin?

Turkey breast cutlets are thin slices of skinless meat that cook quickly, making them great for weeknight dinners. Turkey breast tenderloins and cutlets can be purchased fresh and frozen. The cutlets are either large slices from the main lobe of the breast, or narrower pieces cut from the breast tenderloin .

What is the difference between turkey breast and turkey tenderloin?

The turkey tenderloin is a portion of the turkey breast and it is boneless and skinless. A turkey breast, on the other hand, is usually bone-in, skin-on . We have a great roasted turkey breast recipe if you're looking for one!

What are cutlets made from?

In cooking terms, a “cutlet” of meat — chicken, pork, beef, lamb, turkey — refers to a thin cut of meat usually taken from the leg or rib section (with fowl, sometimes the breast) of the animal . Commonly, cutlets are pounded even thinner before being quickly cooked over high heat.

What is the difference between a cutlet and a breast?

A chicken cutlet is a chicken breast that has been cut in half horizontally to make two thinner slices of meat . This extra step makes the breast more uniform in thickness, ensuring even cooking.

What are the benefits of turkey breast cutlets?

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What part of the animal do cutlets come from?

Cutlet (derived from French côtelette, côte, "rib") refers to: a thin slice of meat from the leg or ribs of mutton, veal, pork, or chicken. a dish made of such slice, often breaded (also known in various languages as a cotoletta, Kotelett, kotlet or kotleta)

Asparagus and Swiss Cheese Stuffed Turkey Cutlet Recipe (2024)

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This Asparagus and Swiss Cheese Stuffed Turkey Cutlet Recipe isa simple and delicious idea for dinner! Perfect for spring dinners, Mother’s Day or Easter! Ready in 1 hour.

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Disclosure: Thispost has been sponsored byCanadian Turkey. I am working with Canadian Turkey as a brand ambassador, and over the next year I am excited to bring you some delicious and easy turkey recipes that I have created! This recipe, all pictures and words are my own. We just really love turkey over here!

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Gone are the days when turkey was just to be served up at Thanksgiving or Christmas! Now we can enjoy all cuts of turkey at any time of year. Turkey is a versatile, lean delicious and nutritious protein that lends itself to many different flavour combinations and recipe ideas, which is why I like to cook with it all year round. While we do love a whole roasted turkey, we also enjoy turkey in burgers, soup, pot pie, lettuce wraps and casseroles. Yum.

Now with Easter and Mother’s Day just around the corner, I created this delicious dinner recipe forAsparagus and Swiss Cheese Stuffed Turkey Cutlets. Fresh spring asparagus paired with lean and delicious turkey, make these a perfect main course for any springtimespecial occasion!

Don’t be afraid to make these! I know the idea of stuffed turkey cutlets may seem daunting, but I promise it’s not hard. Preparation takes less than 15 minutes, and can be made even easier if you buy pre cut turkey cutlets. Once you have the cutlet, then it’s really just a matter of rolling them up with delicious ingredients inside. Let me show you.

I like to buy pre cut turkey cutlets from the grocery store that come tenderized and ready to use. Once you have your cutlets ready to go, lay them out on a cutting board and get them prepared for the next step. For theseAsparagus and Swiss Cheese Stuffed Turkey Cutlets, I first seasoned them with salt and pepper, then placed Swiss cheese slices, and 3 asparagus spearson to each cutlet.

Asparagus and Swiss Cheese Stuffed Turkey Cutlets

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This Asparagus and Swiss Cheese Stuffed Turkey Cutlet Recipe is a simple and delicious idea for dinner! Perfect for spring dinners, Mother’s Day or Easter! Ready in 1 hour.

Author: Jo-Anna Rooney
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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4 turkey cutlets ((you can buy them as cutlets))
salt
fresh ground pepper
4 slices Swiss cheese ((I used large slices. Just make sure you have enough to cover the cutlet))
12 asparagus stalks
1/4 cup crushed cornflakes
seasoning salt
1/4 cup melted butter

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
Lay out the turkey cutlets, then salt & pepper each cutlet.
Place one slice of Swiss cheese on each cutlet, then 3 asparagus spears.
Roll each turkey cutlet, and secure with wooden toothpicks (as shown in the picture).
Roll each turkey cutlet package in the crushed cornflakes, then place on a baking sheet.
Season each roll with the seasoning salt, then generously drizzle with the melted butter.
Bake for 40 minutes, or until the turkey has cooked fully and the juices are clear.
Remove the wooden toothpicks before serving.
Serve with a side salad and potatoes if you like!

Notes

You can make as many cutlets as you like…if you have 6 people to feed, use 6 cutlets and increase the ingredients as required.

Recipe Tips!

You can purchase pre cut turkey cutlets in your grocery store. Or if you wish, you can make your own from a whole turkey breast.
If you don’t love asparagus (or are allergic to it like my daughter), you can substitute it with broccolini.
Don’t have cornflakes? You can use bread crumbs instead.

More Information on Cooking with Turkey

For more recipes, tips and turkey HOW TOs, visit CanadianTurkey.ca. The recipe section is filled with all kinds of recipes for full meals, snacks, appetizers, family recipes and tonnes of ideas for using turkey leftovers. You can also find everything you need to know about turkey preparation, cooking times and how to cook whole turkeys.Or follow them on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube and Instagram.

Have a delicious day!