Turkey-Cranberry Strudel

I am a BIG fan of ground turkey, and this one sounds delish AND festive:
(4 servings)

7 T butter, 5 T. melted (A.D. and I LOVE butter, don't we?)
2 sweet* white onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 T. lemon* thyme leaves (I again, encourage you to grow your own herbs!!)
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted, plus more for sprinkling
1/2 lb. ground turkey
Kosher* salt and freshly* ground pepper
1 T. Panko* bread crumbs
6 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed

In a large skillet, melt 1 T. butter over med. heat. Add the onions and cook until softened, about 8 mins. Stir in the cranberries, thyme, and 1/2 cup almonds, and cook for 2 mins.; transfer to a bowl. In the same skillet melt 1 T. butter over med. heat. Add the turkey, season with S&P, crumble*, and cook until browned, about 5 mins. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to the onion mixture. Stir in the breadcrumbs; let cool. On a work surface, lay out a sheet of phyllo, and brush with melted butter. Mound the turkey mixture lengthwise onto the center of the phyllo. Fold the short ends over the filling and brush with butter. Fold a long end over the filling, then loosely roll up the strudel to enclose. Transfer, seam side down to a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Brush with more butter and sprinkle with almonds. Bake at 350 until golden, about 30 mins.

Editor's note: I have just decided I am going to make this for my Christmas Brunch!!!

"Nobody is in charge of YOUR happiness except YOU!!"

Have FUN today, and please attend the Rose Hill Pres. Church's Choir/Bell Concert this aft. at 3. Prayers lifted that our voices and hands/wrists will all be in good working order!!

Love,

MM