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Herb Butter Turkey Breast

Herb Butter Turkey Breast is the ultimate holiday centerpiece. Bursting with herb garlic flavor, this smaller cut of turkey is great for a more intimate crowd. It’s ready in less time than a whole bird, too!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 55 mins
Servings: 1 -8 lb. turkey breast
Calories: 693 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 lb. turkey breast
  • 8 tablespoons Garlic herb butter
  • kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  2. Remove the turkey breast from its packaging, and pat dry. Remove any giblets or turkey gravy packets from inside the cavities, and pat those dry, as well.
  3. Place a roasting rack in a roasting pan.
  4. Place the turkey breast-side up on the roasting rack.
  5. Season the turkey breast. Use your fingers or a knife to push the butter beneath the skin, as well as smear it on top of the skin and inside the cavities. As a rule, we use about a tablespoon of butter per pound of turkey.
  6. Roast the turkey breast uncovered in the preheated oven. It will take about 20 minutes per pound for an unstuffed bird, so set a timer (for 2 hours 30 minutes for an 8 lb. turkey breast), and then when it’s close to time, take the temperature of the turkey breast. We want it to reach 165°F at the thickest part of the breast before removing it from the oven.
  7. Once the turkey is cooked through, remove from the oven, and let sit uncovered for 15-20 minutes.
  8. Carve the turkey, and enjoy with your favorite sides.

Notes

  • The cook time will change depending on how large your turkey breast is and how hot your oven runs. Take your bird's temperature to ensure it's ready to eat.
  • We use about 1 tablespoon of this herb butter per pound of poultry. So if you’re roasting a 16 lb. turkey, you will want to double this recipe to have enough! Likewise, if you have a smaller turkey breast, separate the amount you need from the extra so that the extra can be uncontaminated and used later. (We really like this on bread!)

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 693kcal (35%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 137g (274%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 367mg (122%) Sodium 499mg (21%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1-8 lb. turkey breast

Amount Per Serving

Calories 693

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 693kcal 35%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 137g 274%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Cholesterol 367mg 122%
Sodium 499mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.