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Easy Thanksgiving Turkey Breast cooked with garlic herb butter for holiday feast

Easy Thanksgiving Turkey Breast with Garlic Herb Butter

A succulent turkey breast coated in flavorful garlic herb butter, perfect for a memorable Thanksgiving feast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Thanksgiving
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Turkey and Seasoning
  • 1 whole Turkey breast Bone-in and skin-on for best flavor
  • 1 cup Butter Softened
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh rosemary Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh thyme Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley Chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper Adjust to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mix softened butter with minced garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme, parsley, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until well combined.
  2. Rub the herb butter generously over the turkey breast, ensuring good coverage on all sides.
  3. Place the turkey breast in a roasting pan, skin side up.
Cooking
  1. Roast in a preheated oven until the turkey breast is cooked through and golden brown, typically 1.5 to 2 hours depending on the weight.
  2. Once done, allow the turkey to rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

For serving, slice the turkey into thick pieces and pair with classic sides like mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce.
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