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Classic roast turkey breast in a baking dish.
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Classic Roast Turkey Breast

Everyone needs a recipe for a Classic Roast Turkey Breast and this one is perfect. The turkey always comes out nice and juicy and perfectly seasoned. This a great alternative to cooking a whole turkey and is also perfect for smaller gatherings.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Turkey Breast
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 439kcal

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds turkey breast
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 onion
  • 2 lemons
  • 1 bulb of garlic

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 325 degrees with the rack lowered.
  • Place your turkey breast in a 9 x 13 baking dish.
    5 pounds turkey breast
  • In a small bowl melt your butter and stir in the poultry seasoning, paprika, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
    2 Tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Quarter the onion, slice the lemons and garlic in half and place around the turkey breast.
    1 onion, 2 lemons, 1 bulb of garlic
  • Coat the turkey breast with the butter mixture.
  • Place the turkey in the oven and cook for 2-2.5 hours until thermometer reaches 165 degrees at the thickest part of the breast.
  • Remove from the oven, loosely over with foil and let rest 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 82g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 214mg | Sodium: 1199mg | Potassium: 1018mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 375IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 3mg