ROAST BONELESS TURKEY BREAST

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Did you know: The wild turkey was almost our national bird? The suggestion came from Benjamin Franklin. The wild turkey lost by just one vote to the bald eagle, however it's still one of America's favorite game birds.

Provided by Amy H.

Categories     Turkey

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (2-1/2 lb.) boneless turkey breast with skin
3 Tbsp softened butter
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp mrs dash (table blend)
salt & pepper to taste
1 c chicken or turkey stock
3 Tbsp reserved pan drippings for gravy.
3 Tbsp flour
2 Tbsp half & half

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • 2. Mix 1/4 cup butter, garlic powder, paprika, Mrs. Dash, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
  • 3. Rub half the butter mixture over the turkey breast and underneath the skin.
  • 4. Tent turkey breast loosely with aluminum foil. Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
  • 5. Reserve remaining butter mixture, melt for basting.
  • 6. Baste turkey breast occasionally with remaining butter mixture.
  • 7. Let turkey breast rest 10 to 15 minutes.
  • 8. Slice and serve with gravy.
  • 9. FOR GRAVY
  • 10. Heat 3 Tbsp. pan drippings in a small sauce pan. Add flour and mix to make a roux.
  • 11. Add Chicken or turkey stock, and half & half, whisk until thickened. Salt & pepper to taste.

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