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Thursday, August 11, 2011

Italian Turkey Cutlets



I love Turkey Cutlets.  They are super easy, fast, and affordable.  And best of all, they don't taste like Turkey.  Those of you that don't like Turkey will get what I am saying.  The Turkey you get at Thanksgiving is Turkey to me.  I am good with having that once a year, but after that, I am good.  Turkey Cutlets though, don't taste like that.  The texture is way different, and I just like them. 

In going through my freezer I found that I had 2 packs of Turkey Cutlets. Score!  I have 2 stand bys that I make with turkey cutlets.  One is you coat in seasoned flour, lightly brown in a tiny bit of oil, top with salsa and cheese.  The other is this Lemon Turkey.  Both good, but I wanted to do something different.  I had one lonely tomato from my garden to use, so I got to thinking.  Then I remembered I also had pesto in the freezer.  I like to freeze it in ice cube trays.  Once frozen pop them out of the tray, store in a bag, and you are good to go.  So this is what I came up with.  The name isn't all that great, but I couldn't come up with a better one!

Italian Turkey Cutlets
Printable Recipe

2 Turkey Cutlets
1 cube pesto (approx 1 Tbls)
1/4 cup diced tomato
1/4 cup Mozarella Cheese
Drizzle Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper

Heat skillet over medium heat.  Drizzle with olive oil.  Season both sides of turkey with salt and pepper.  Once the pan is hot, brown one side of the turkey.  Turn over and top with pesto, tomatoes and cheese.  Cover the pan, leaving a slight opening.  Cook until cheese is melted, and turkey is cooked through.  Approx 5 minutes per side. 

Enjoy with roasted potatoes and a salad for a yummy dinner!



 
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37 comments:

  1. RuthAugust 11, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    Oh I love turkey but don't eat it very often - this looks delicious!

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  2. purabi nahaAugust 11, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    Erin, these cutlets look super-tempting. I can have a dozen!!
    Love your blog everytime I visit here!

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  3. Nava KAugust 11, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    My fav is Turkey but its once a while only here for you need to buy quite big ones sold out there. Simple and easy is also what I practice at times Erin.

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  4. Çitra's Home DiaryAugust 11, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    Hi Erin.. Yummy post. I love turkey too and U present it very tempting!
    and btw, I tag you in friendly and fun challenge. I hope you willing to spare some time to join it. See my link at: http://c1tr4sinau.blogspot.com/2011/08/friendly-tag-im-in.html
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  5. EvaAugust 11, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    Turkey is a great healthy alternative to chicken - less fat! And this sauce will certainly help keep it moist. Very tasty.

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  6. AnonymousAugust 11, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Really great recipe, healthy, delicious and a winner!
    Mary

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  7. Laurie@The Baking BookwormAugust 11, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    I love turkey (in any form) but I love the ease of cutlets. I also need to get going on freezing some pesto since my 3 basil plants are getting huge and I'll need to make sure I have enough pesto for the winter. :). Your recipe looks wonderful!!

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  8. TinaRBKAugust 11, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Great way to serve turkey, it has been some time since I have had cutlets. Thanks for the incentive-simply delicious.

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  9. VictoriaAugust 11, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Great simple recipe with lots of flavor :)

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  10. Becka (The Elegant Eggplant)August 11, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    So simple and delicious! I love that you used turkey instead of chicken.

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  11. Kate@DiethoodAugust 11, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Oh my goodness...that's delicious!

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  12. amy @ fearless homemakerAugust 11, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    hmm, this is intriguing to me, since i typically do not like turkey. i may eat a bite or two on thanksgiving, but that's about it. but if you say these don't taste like turkey, maybe they'll be a nice change for me instead of chicken cutlets. food for thought!

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  13. claireAugust 11, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    These look FANTASTIC! I was going to say fantastical, but I'm pretty sure that isn't a word, haha.

    PS. I'm glad we can be friends!

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  14. KEckerAugust 11, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    That looks like a tasty turkey cutlet dish! Thanks for posting :o)

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  15. RavieNomNomsAugust 11, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    oo yummy! That looks like the absolute perfect dinner for me...possibly tonight...nomnoms

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  16. AnonymousAugust 11, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Love turkey! This looks and sounds awesome. Great, simple recipe. :)

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  17. jenn from midlife modernAugust 11, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Hmmm. Apparently I have been living under a culinary rock because i have never once considered picking up a pack of turkey cutlets in lieu of my old standby chicken. You've given me pause for concern. I will remedy immediately. This looks too good to pass up.

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  18. Jocie's MomAugust 11, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    That is a genius idea with the pesto in the ice cube tray! I'm totally gonna steal that. Great recipe as well, I'll proly steal that too :)

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  19. Lindsey@LindseliciousAugust 11, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    You are so creative I always just bread and bake turkey cutlets. I dont know why I dont get as creative with it as chicken. So smart- I cant wait to try this!!

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  20. janet@cupcakestocaviarAugust 11, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Dontcha just LOVE Turkey cutleys?! They are so easy to use and so easy to turn into something delicious like you did here. Great one here Erin :-)

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  21. Whats Cookin Italian Style CuisineAugust 11, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    you have such great talent for presentation along with tempting recipes!

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  22. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeAugust 11, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    I definitely need to work more turkey into our menu! This dish would make my family happy...thanks for sharing, Erin!

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  23. kristyAugust 11, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    You just reminded me of a turkey cutlet recipe I used to make for the kids. I haven't made that in a while. I'm putting that back on our menu and adding this one too!

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  24. JamieAugust 11, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    I don't think I have ever had a turkey cutlet, but I must say, this recipe looks and sounds pretty delicious.

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  25. Anne@frommysweetheartAugust 11, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Erin...I can't believe you tossed this together on the fly! That is awesome. It looks delicious...and the potatoes too! : )

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  26. Cassie | Bake Your DayAugust 11, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Thanks for sharing this, I have never made or eaten turkey cutlets but you make them sound pretty awesome! I Love the addition of the pesto!

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  27. AnonymousAugust 11, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    YUM! I love turkey cutlets, too! I understand what you mean about it not tasting like turkey...more like super chicken! Beautiful dish and pictures - as always!

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  28. DwianaAugust 11, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    This dinner is so prefect. I like roasted potatoes as well!

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  29. Alida @ Alida's KitchenAugust 11, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    I totally get what you are saying about turkey. I'm typically not a fan, but cutlets are a different deal. This recipe sounds like the perfect complement to the cutlets and I am looking forward to trying it very soon!

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  30. UnknownAugust 11, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    My mom uses Turkey cutlets all of the time and my not being a fan of turkey have never tried them. I will have to buy some! Thanks for sharing :)

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  31. PamAugust 11, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    I never think to use turkey cutlets... this recipe looks fantastic!

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  32. Good Food BlogAugust 11, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    This one surely tastes good! Fantastic!

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  33. UnknownAugust 11, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    I never eat turkey but this one is tempting! ;)

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  34. Kim BeeAugust 12, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    All I can say is nom nom nom. So good.

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  35. ClaireAugust 12, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    they look super tempting! great pictures

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  36. StephanieAugust 13, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Looks good! I've never had a turkey cutlet!

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  37. AnonymousAugust 13, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Congratulations on making Top 9...this was a beautiful dish and well deserved!

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