SAVORY TURKEY BREAST

Savory Turkey Breast image

Accented with flavorful herbs, this tender, golden turkey breast from our Test Kitchen is a cut above the rest. It's a convenient alternative to preparing a whole bird.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons rubbed sage
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bone-in turkey breast (5 to 6 pounds)

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the butter, sage, garlic, onion, thyme, salt and pepper. With fingers, carefully loosen the skin from both sides of turkey breast. Spread 2 tablespoons butter mixture under turkey skin; spread remaining mixture over skin., Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until a thermometer reads 170° (cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly). Cover and let stand for 10 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443 calories, Fat 21g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 168mg cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 59g protein.