Buy Now → Butter Roasted Turkey Breast
For Thanksgiving or anytime when a whole turkey is just a little too much, try this recipe for butter roasted turkey breast!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- One four pound turkey breast, bone-in with skin
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature, plus 2 tablespoons for the gravy
- 6 sprigs each thyme and rosemary, plus extra for garnish
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 and line a rimmed baking pan with foil.
- Spread the 1/2 cup of butter generously over the turkey breast, gently working it under the skin.
- Place 4 sprigs each of the thyme and rosemary on the baking pan in a little pile and place the turkey breast on top, skin-side up. Pop the rest of the herbs on top.
- Roast for an hour or until an instant read thermometer reads 160. Remove and cover with foil while you make a nice light little gravy.
- Pour the pan drippings into a small pot and add 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir until butter is melted and season with a little salt and pepper.
- Slice the turkey and serve, passing the sauce around in a pitcher for drizzling!
Notes
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Find it online: https://www.framedcooks.com/butter-roasted-turkey-breast/