11 Festive Christmas Dinner Main Dishes That Aren’t Ham

By
Derek Jacobson
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Stuffed Turkey Breast with Maple-Glazed Bacon

Juicy stuffed turkey breast wrapped in crispy maple-glazed bacon, sliced and fanned on a wooden cutting board, surrounded by fresh herbs and cranberries, styled on a cozy Christmas table with Christmas colors.

Turkey gets a glow-up with a bacon wrap and a hint of maple. Sweet, savory, and perfectly festive.

Why You’ll Love It

  • Bacon keeps turkey juicy.
  • Maple syrup gives a cozy fall flavor.
  • A showstopper without extra work.

Equipment You’ll Need

  • Roasting pan
  • Basting brush

Serving Suggestions
Slice and serve with cranberry sauce and roasted veggies.

Make-Ahead & Storage Tips
Assemble ahead, refrigerate, and roast the day of.

Ingredients

  • 1 boneless turkey breast (2 to 3 lbs)
  • 6 to 8 slices thick-cut bacon
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Place turkey breast in roasting pan. Wrap with bacon slices.
  3. Whisk maple syrup and mustard. Brush over bacon.
  4. Roast 60 to 70 minutes, basting halfway, until turkey is 165°F.
  5. Rest 10 min, slice, drizzle with pan juices.

Yield: 6 servings

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11 Festive Christmas Dinner Main Dishes That Aren’t Ham

Stuffed Turkey Breast with Maple-Glazed Bacon

Juicy stuffed turkey breast wrapped in crispy maple-glazed bacon, sliced and fanned on a wooden cutting board, surrounded by fresh herbs and cranberries, styled on a cozy Christmas table with Christmas colors.

Turkey gets a glow-up with a bacon wrap and a hint of maple. Sweet, savory, and perfectly festive.

Why You’ll Love It

  • Bacon keeps turkey juicy.
  • Maple syrup gives a cozy fall flavor.
  • A showstopper without extra work.

Equipment You’ll Need

  • Roasting pan
  • Basting brush

Serving Suggestions
Slice and serve with cranberry sauce and roasted veggies.

Make-Ahead & Storage Tips
Assemble ahead, refrigerate, and roast the day of.

Ingredients

  • 1 boneless turkey breast (2 to 3 lbs)
  • 6 to 8 slices thick-cut bacon
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Place turkey breast in roasting pan. Wrap with bacon slices.
  3. Whisk maple syrup and mustard. Brush over bacon.
  4. Roast 60 to 70 minutes, basting halfway, until turkey is 165°F.
  5. Rest 10 min, slice, drizzle with pan juices.

Yield: 6 servings