Roast Turkey Breast with Spinach Apple Gorgonzola Stuffing

Description
White meat turkey and savory stuffing without having to cook an entire bird — a perfect weekend or holiday meal with a minimum of fuss. Stuffing can be made one day in advance.
 * Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Original recipe
 * Serves 6 – 8

Ingredients

 * 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
 * 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
 * 1 apple, cored, medium (½-inch) dice
 * 8 ounces (1 bunch) fresh spinach leaves, washed in cold water until free of dirt, cut into 2-inch pieces
 * ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
 * ½ cup gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
 * salt and pepper to taste
 * 1 boneless turkey breast (about 2.5 pounds)
 * butcher's twine for tying up the rolled breast

Directions

 * 1) To make the stuffing, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium- high heat, then add the garlic and quickly sauté (do not burn!).
 * 2) Add the diced apple and sauté 2 – 3 minutes.
 * 3) Add the spinach and sauté until wilted.
 * 4) Cook until all liquid has evaporated.
 * 5) Remove from heat and add the breadcrumbs, gorgonzola cheese, 1 teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of pepper.
 * 6) Set aside.
 * 7) Preheat the oven to 350°F.
 * 8) Butterfly the turkey breast open with a sharp boning knife.
 * 9) Place it skin side down on a cutting board, cover it with plastic wrap, then pound it out lightly with a meat mallet to flatten it a bit and make it an even thickness.
 * 10) Remove the plastic wrap and sprinkle the breast with salt and pepper.
 * 11) Spread the stuffing over the (non-skin) surface of the breast to within ¾-inch from the edge.
 * 12) Roll it up as tightly as possible, finishing with the skin side up (towards you).
 * 13) Rub the entire top surface with the butter, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
 * 14) Using butcher's twine, tie up the turkey breast to keep its shape while roasting.
 * 15) Place the stuffed turkey breast on a buttered or oiled roasting pan (or on a baking rack in a pan).
 * 16) Roast, uncovered, until the stuffed turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, about 1½ hours.
 * 17) Cover the turkey with foil if the top begins to get too brown.
 * 18) Remove from the oven and let it sit, covered, for about 15 – 20 minutes to let it set before slicing.
 * 19) Snip off the butcher's twine, and serve.

Nutritional information
Per serving (6 oz / 161 g-wt.):
 * 250 calories (90 from fat) | 10g total fat | 5g saturated fat | 32g protein | 7g total carbohydrate (2g dietary fiber, 2g sugar) | 105mg cholesterol | 270mg sodium