How to Roast a Turkey Breast

A roasted turkey breast on a bed of stuffing.

Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face

How to Roast a Small Turkey Breast for your holiday meal.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 5

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Servings Servings

Calories 394 kcal

Equipment

aluminum foil

Ingredients

▢ 3 lbs Turkey Breast
▢ 2 tablespoons butter
▢ salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Rinse turkey breast with cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
Place the turkey breast, skin side up in a roasting pan.
Rub skin with butter. Salt and pepper if desired.
Cover the entire roasting pan, slightly tenting the aluminum foil over the turkey breast.
Bake the turkey breast 1 ½ hours in a350 degree preheated oven.
Remove the foil and bake an additional 20-30 minutes to brown.
Remove turkey breast from the oven. Allow turkey to rest at least 10 minutes before carving.

Recipe Expert Tips

Always cook poultry thoroughly. If in doubt use a meat thermometer. Poultry should be cooked to an internal temperature of 170 degrees.
Use the pan drippings to make gravy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 394kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 73gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 199mgSodium: 751mgPotassium: 825mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 243IUCalcium: 49mgIron: 2mg