ROMANO BASIL TURKEY BREAST

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Guests will be impressed when you slice this golden, grilled turkey breast, dressed up with a flavorful layer of basil and cheese under the skin. -Darlene Markham, Rochester, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup Romano cheese, shredded
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
4 lemon slices
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 bone-in turkey breast (4 to 5 pounds)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Combine the cheese, basil, lemon slices and garlic. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from the turkey breast; place mixture under the skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks. Rub skin with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper., Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Place turkey over drip pan. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat until a thermometer reads 170°, 1-1/2 to 2 hours . Remove toothpicks. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 493mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 53g protein.