Description
A tender and juicy Roasted Butterball Turkey Breast that makes every family gathering memorable, enriched with garlic and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Butterball turkey breast (fresh or properly thawed)
- 2 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Fresh rosemary (to taste)
- Fresh thyme (to taste)
- Fresh sage (to taste)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth (for basting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare the turkey by removing it from the packaging and patting it dry with paper towels.
- Rub the softened butter evenly over the turkey breast, reaching under the skin for maximum flavor.
- Sprinkle minced garlic, salt, and freshly ground black pepper over the turkey, then drizzle the herbs on top.
- Place the turkey breast on a roasting rack in a baking dish, pouring broth at the bottom to keep it moist.
- Cook the turkey for approximately 90 to 120 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), basting every 30 minutes.
- Allow the turkey to rest for 15–20 minutes after roasting before carving.
Notes
For best results, allow the turkey to come to room temperature before roasting. Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 60g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: turkey breast, roasted turkey, holiday recipe, family gathering, Thanksgiving