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Herbed Butter Roast Turkey Breast

Tara Noland
This Herbed Butter Roast Turkey Breast is simple to make even for the novice cook and makes a great portable main or perfect for the buffet table.
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Christmas
Cuisine American
Servings 4 -6 servings
Calories 439 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 3 lb. Canadian turkey breast
  • 1 poultry mix pack of fresh herbs sage, thyme and rosemary
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp. Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 6 Tbsp. butter softened
  • Kitchen twine

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425F.
  • Dry turkey breast with paper towels.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the butter, 1 Tbsp. of each herb chopped, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Carefully loosen the skin away from the turkey breast to create a large pocket.
  • Spread the butter onto the breast and then on the bottom of the breast and on top of the skin.
  • Tie three times with kitchen twine to secure.
  • Place in a roaster or appropriate baking pan.
  • Place in the oven and reduce temperature to 350F. Cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until thermometer reaches 165F. Remove from oven.
  • Tent with foil and let rest for 10 min. Slice and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 8ozCalories: 439kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 69gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 212mgSodium: 704mg
Nutrition calculation is an estimation only. If you need nutritional calculations for medical reasons, please use a source that you trust.
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