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Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast

When you want the height of flavor but don't want to fool with a whole bird, roast a turkey breast. Basted with a thyme, butter and wine sauce, this one's moist and full of flavor.

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Prep Time 15 min
Total Time 3 hr 0 min
Servings 8

Ingredients

1: bone-in whole turkey breast (4 1/2 to 5 pounds), thawed if frozen

1/2: cup butter or margarine, melted

1/4: cup dry white wine or apple juice

2: tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves

1: teaspoon salt

1: teaspoon paprika

2: cloves garlic, finely chopped

2: teaspoons cornstarch

2: tablespoons cold water

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Directions

1 Heat oven to 325ºF. Place turkey, skin side up, on rack in large shallow roasting pan. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of breast and does not touch bone. Roast uncovered 1 hour.
2 Mix butter, wine, thyme, salt, paprika and garlic. Brush turkey with half of the butter mixture. Roast 30 minutes; brush with remaining butter mixture. Roast about 1 hour longer or until thermometer reads 165ºF.
3 Remove turkey from oven and let stand 15 minutes for easier carving.
4 Meanwhile, pour pan drippings into measuring cup; skim fat from drippings. Add enough water to drippings to measure 2 cups. Heat drippings to boiling in 1-quart saucepan. Mix cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water; stir into drippings. Boil and stir 1 minute. Serve with turkey.

EXPERT TIPS

Expert Tips

The resting time after roasting allows the meat to become more firm, so carving smooth, uniform slices is easier.

Garnish with small whole fruit, such as apples or kumquats, and fresh herbs, such as thyme or sage.

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Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 460
Calories from Fat: 250 ),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 28 g; 28 %
(Saturated Fat 12 g, 12 % ),
Cholesterol: 165 mg; 165 %;
Sodium: 480 mg; 480 %;
Total Carbohydrate: 3 g; 3 %
(Dietary Fiber 0g 0% ),
Protein: 49 g; 49 %

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 14%;
Vitamin C: 0%;
Calcium: 2%;
Iron: 10%;

Exchanges:

7 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Posted 11/28/2012 5:56:36 AM REPORT ABUSE bubbacurran said:

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I made this recipe for Thanksgiving this year. I bought a 7 pound turkey breast, but it still only took a little over 2-1/2 hours total to cook. This was the most moist turkey I have ever made! I used some of the drippings along with McCormick's turkey gravy packets (and some water) and the gravy was delicious too! This recipe is definitely a keeper!

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Posted 11/22/2012 4:50:51 PM REPORT ABUSE jenlynn97 said:

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So easy, and very tasty! This was my first attempt at cooking turkey ever, and it was a huge success.

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Posted 11/13/2012 9:11:37 PM REPORT ABUSE mtnmama68 said:

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This is like Thanksgiving potpourri! It makes your whole house smell fantastic. Juicy and delicious. Just right if you don't need to cook for a crowd. Highly recommend and the leftovers (if you have any) make great sandwiches.

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