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Butter Rubbed Roasted Turkey Breast

Butter Rubbed Roasted Turkey Breast

A bone in turkey breast is rubbed with garlic herb butter and roasted until the skin is golden and the meat is tender.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 463 kcal

Equipment

  • Roasting pan
  • Meat thermometer
  • Small mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 bone in skin on turkey breast about 4 pounds
  • ½ cup softened butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh rosemary and thyme chopped

Instructions
 

Cooking

  • Prep. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Pat the turkey dry and loosen the skin from the meat.
  • Make the butter. Mash the butter, garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs into a paste.
  • Season. Spread half the paste under the skin and the rest over the top.
  • Roast. Roast uncovered for about 100 minutes until the thickest part reaches 165 degrees F.
  • Rest. Rest for 10 minutes, then slice and serve with the pan drippings.

Notes

Substitutions: Use sage, parsley, or lemon zest in place of the herbs.
Tips: Do not rinse raw turkey. Cook to 165 F and rest before slicing.
Storage: Refrigerate within 2 hours for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition does not include pan drippings or gravy.
Keyword Butter, Butter Rubbed Roasted Turkey Breast, Fresh Rosemary, Garlic, Turkey Breast