Roasted Rosemary Turkey Breast Recipe

Name: Roasted Rosemary Turkey Breast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage; 2 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard; 1 teaspoon fresh orange zest; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 (6-pound) fresh turkey breast, on the bone, rinsed and patted dry; 2 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 small carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 small onions, peeled and quartered

Servings: persons

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
2 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon fresh orange zest
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (6-pound) fresh turkey breast, on the bone, rinsed and patted dry
2 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 small carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 small onions, peeled and quartered

1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
2
In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, rosemary, garlic, sage, dried mustard, orange zest, salt, and pepper.
3
Carefully lift the skin from the turkey breast and rub half of the seasoned butter directly onto the breast.
4
Rub the rest of the seasoned butter on the skin.
5
Season the turkey breast generously with salt, and pepper.
6
Scatter the vegetables on the bottom of a roasting pan just large enough to hold the turkey.
7
Set the meat breast-side up in the pan.
8
Roast for about 2 hours or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast registers 160 degrees F. Transfer the turkey to a cutting board and tent loosely with foil for 20 minutes.
9
Cook's Note: The turkey breast temperature will continue to rise as it rests.
10
Carve the breast and serve with the pan juices.
11
Reserve the leftovers for oven-roasted turkey sandwiches.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage, and more.

Yes, Roasted Rosemary Turkey Breast falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Roasted Rosemary Turkey Breast

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