4.7 from 93 votes
Herb Mayonnaise Roast Turkey Breast Recipe
Herb Mayonnaise Turkey Breast is a delicious roast turkey breast perfect for Thanksgiving dinner. Easy to make in a fraction of the time of a whole turkey.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 777 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 large turkey breast *
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon fresh sage , minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme , minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh flat leaf parsley , minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh Rosemary , minced
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- turkey gravy , if desired, see notes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sage, thyme, parsley and rosemary. Set aside.
- Season the turkey breast with fine sea salt and ground black pepper.
- Slather the top of the turkey breast with herbed mayonnaise. Place it on a rimmed baking sheet or in a roasting dish.
- Bake, uncovered, for 60-90 minutes. The exact time is going to vary based on the size of the turkey breast. If the mayonnaise starts to brown too much, loosely cover with a piece of aluminum foil. Bake until the center registers at 165°F.
- Remove the turkey breast and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with turkey gravy, if desired.
- If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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Notes
- *packages usually come with a pack of 2, so cut them apart and freeze one or make both, but double the mayonnaise topping. One breast is usually enough to feed 2-3 people They are big!
- How to Make Quick Turkey Gravy:
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter with 2 tablespoons flour in a small skillet. This makes a roux. Whisk until a paste forms and it browns slightly.
- Add 2-4 tablespoons pan drippings and 2 cups turkey or vegetable broth. Simmer and whisk until smooth and thick.
- Season with salt and pepper. You can also add a small amount of white wine right before serving for extra layers of sophistication.
Nutrition Information
Calories
777kcal
(39%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
85g
(170%)
Fat
48g
(74%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
234mg
(78%)
Sodium
1450mg
(60%)
Potassium
944mg
(27%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
162IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 777
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 777kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 85g | 170% |
| Fat | 48g | 74% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 234mg | 78% |
| Sodium | 1450mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 944mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 162IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.