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Roasted Turkey Breast Recipe

This Roasted Turkey Breast recipe is tender, flavorful, and the perfect centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table or any special occasion.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 693 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 Tbsp butter, room temperature $1.12
  • 2 cloves of garlic, pressed $0.16
  • 1/2 tsp salt $0.03
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper $0.03
  • 1.5 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped* $0.75
  • 1 tsp dried thyme $0.10
  • 1/2 tsp dried sage $0.05
  • 5.5 lb. bone-in turkey breast (skin on)** $19.25

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a small bowl add the room temperature butter, garlic, salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, and sage. Mix them together until they form a paste.
  2. Dry the turkey breast very well with a paper towel on all sides. Use your hand to carefully separate the skin from the breast meat, leaving it intact on the sides, and creating a pocket to fill with the herb butter.
  3. Spread about 1/3 of the herb butter under the skin. Spread the remaining herb butter on top of the skin and all over the exterior of the turkey breast.
  4. Place the turkey breast in a greased deep casserole dish or roasting pan. Transfer the dish to the oven and roast the turkey for about 1 hr 30 min, or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF. My turkey was ready right around 1 hr 20 minutes. Baste the turkey breast every 30 minutes with the pan drippings.
  5. Begin to check the internal temperature of the turkey after 1 hour. If the top of the breast begins to brown too much before the internal temperature reaches its mark, loosely cover the turkey with foil as it bakes. Make sure to test the temperature in the thickest part of the breast, without touching the bone.
  6. Let the turkey breast rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Serve with turkey gravy and your favorite sides. Enjoy!

Notes

  • *Substitute ½ tsp of dried rosemary for fresh rosemary.
  • *Substitute ½ tsp of dried rosemary for fresh rosemary.
  • **A 5-6 lb. bone-in turkey breast would work for this recipe.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 693kcal (35%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 89g (178%) Fat 38g (58%) Sodium 1131mg (47%) Fiber 0.1g (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 693

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 693kcal 35%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 89g 178%
Fat 38g 58%
Sodium 1131mg 47%
Fiber 0.1g 0%

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