BBQ
Grilled Turkey With Walnut Pesto
5 1/2 lb turkey breast; boneless

Sauce:

8 oz cream cheese spread
7 oz prepared pesto
1/2 cup walnuts; chopped, toasted
1/3 cup milk
1 garlic clove; minced
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

Prepare grill for cooking. Place aluminum drip pan in center of charcoal grate under grilling rack. Arrange hot coals around drip pan. Place turkey on greased grill. Grill, covered, 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until internal temperature reaches 170~. Slice turkey; serve with Walnut Pesto Sauce. Garnish as desired.

Sauce:

Stir together all ingredients in a small bowl until well blended. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Turkey breast can be from 4 to 5-1/2 lbs. Guess it depends on how much your family (or guests) eat!!

Yield: 12 servings


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