Bacon-Stuffed Turkey Legs
Bacon-Stuffed Turkey Legs are packed with sweet green pepper and onion, then simmered until the meat turns tender and richly flavored. A garlicky-herb oil with oregano, vinegar, and a touch of teriyaki adds subtle tang and umami, while crispy bacon brings smoky depth. Serve for a cozy family dinner or a festive weekend meal when you want hearty, comforting poultry.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bacon-Stuffed Turkey Legs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Cut many vertical slits in the turkey legs.
- 2
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, salt, pepper, teriyaki sauce, vinegar, and oregano. Add the turkey legs and toss to coat, then let them marinate while you prepare the vegetables and bacon.
- 3
Cut the onion, green pepper, and bacon into small squares, about the same size as the slits in the legs.
- 4
Stuff each slit with one piece of pepper, one piece of onion, and one piece of bacon.
- 5
Once the legs are stuffed, brown them in the oil mixture over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
- 6
Lower the heat to low and cover the skillet. Cook for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the meat begins to separate from the bone.
- 7
If the legs start to dry out during cooking, add a little water to the skillet and reduce the heat further.
- Calories 1259.94 kcal High 63%
- Protein 115.55 g Good Source 231%
- Carbohydrate 43.06 g 16%
- Total Fat 73.61 g High 94%
- Saturated Fat 16.87 g High 84%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 336.95 mg High 112%
- Sodium 1519.03 mg High 66%
- Dietary Fiber 9.75 g Good Source 35%
- Total Sugars 13.87 g --
- Added Sugars 2.12 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 74.93 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 3.37 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 1251.01 mg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin A 152.23 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 13.56 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Bacon Stuffed Turkey Legs is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bacon, Black Pepper, Cooked Turkey, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 1259.94 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bacon-Stuffed Turkey Legs made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Black Pepper, Cooked Turkey, Dried Oregano, Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bacon-Stuffed Turkey Legs?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1259.94 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bacon-Stuffed Turkey Legs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Bacon-Stuffed Turkey Legs healthy?
- Bacon-Stuffed Turkey Legs has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 1259.94 calories and 115.55 g of protein, or 231% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1519.03 mg (66% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.87 g (84% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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