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Bacon Wrapped Turkey Breast With Maple Cranberry Glaze – Party Appetizer Recipe

Bacon wrapped turkey breast is roasted until the bacon is browned, then brushed with a smooth maple cranberry glaze. Slice it into 1/2-inch-thick pieces and serve with extra glaze for an easy party appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 24 minutes
Resting 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 54 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the turkey
  • 1 tsp vegetable oil
  • 2.5 lb turkey breast boneless, skinless
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 12 bacon slices
For the maple cranberry glaze
  • 1 can (14 oz) whole-berry cranberry sauce
  • 0.25 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Equipment

  • 1 9x13-inch roasting pan
  • 1 small saucepan

Method
 

Prepare the turkey
  1. Heat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Set a wire rack in a 9x13-inch roasting pan and lightly coat the rack with the vegetable oil.
  3. Pat the turkey breast dry.
  4. Season the turkey breast all over with the salt and pepper.
  5. Lay the bacon slices slightly overlapping over the breast, tuck the ends underneath, and secure with kitchen twine.
Make the glaze
  1. Combine the cranberry sauce, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and vinegar in a small saucepan.
  2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring, for 5-7 minutes, until loosened and smooth.
  3. Transfer 1/3 cup glaze to a small bowl to serve with the turkey.
  4. Set aside the remaining glaze for brushing.
Roast and serve
  1. Place the turkey seam-side down on the rack and roast for 40 minutes.
  2. Brush the remaining glaze over the bacon and continue roasting for 20-35 minutes, until the thickest part of the turkey reaches 165°F and the bacon is browned.
  3. If needed, broil for 1-2 minutes, watching closely.
  4. Transfer the turkey to a cutting board and rest uncovered for 15 minutes.
  5. Remove the twine.
  6. Cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices and serve with the reserved glaze.

Notes

For neat slices, let the turkey rest uncovered before cutting. Refrigerate leftovers for 3-4 days; freezing is suitable. For a lower-fat option, use turkey bacon.