Turkey Breast Recipe

Last Updated April 25th, 2024 at 10:42 am by Lisa

Turkey is easy using a boneless turkey breast and you will love this gravy recipe made from the pan drippings. Easier to roast than a whole Thanksgiving turkey, and easily goes well with any side dishes you choose.

Dotted with herb butter, this keeps the roast tender and moist. Plus adds amazing flavor to the meat and gravy...

Turkey Breast Recipe

When choosing what Thanksgiving turkey to make, there are lots of things to consider. Most years, I make one classic bird we all know and love, but my insider secret is I prepare at least one boneless breast roast.

I NEVER want to wake up the day after Thanksgiving without leftovers. That actually happened, and it was not good...

• Super simple to roast and you can buy both white and dark meat roasts.
• Cleanup and carving are a breeze, no mess or bones to deal with.
• The herb butter flavors the boneless turkey roast.
• Chicken Stock in the pan drippings make amazing herb-flavored gravy.
• Make an extra boneless turkey breast for L-E-F-T-O-V-E-R-S!

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How To Bake A Turkey Roast

1. Plan ahead, and thaw your roast 1 ½ to 2 days ahead in the fridge. Place it in a small pan to catch any drips.
2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
3. Unwrap from its package. IMPORTANT: Leave the netting on the turkey so it holds together. Dry off the surface well with paper towels, this helps the butter stick.
4. In a small bowl, mix soft butter, chopped herbs, salt and pepper.
5. Pull up the netting all around the boneless turkey roast. This makes it easier to remove after roasting and allows you to place the herb butter mixture on the turkey. Place 8 teaspoons of herb butter all over the surface of the roast under the netting.
6. Set the roast in a small roasting pan with extra sprigs of herbs (sage, rosemary, and thyme), and pour about 2 cups of chicken stock in the bottom of the pan.
7. Roast 375 for 1 hour and 45 minutes. The internal temperature will need to reach 165 degrees. Use a good instant-read meat thermometer.
8. NOTE: Disregard the cooking instruction on the package, and I recommend tossing the gravy packet and making your own!

Turkey Gravy

1. Heat on medium-low. Add 1 cup pan drippings into a saute pan, remove large pieces of herbs.
2. Mix ¼ cup soft butter with ¼ cup flour until smooth using a small spatula. This is your gravy thickener.
3. Whisk pan drippings, add in chicken stock, white wine, salt, pepper, and add your butter/flour thickener. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 20 minutes.
4. Serve warm in a gravy boat or cup with a spout.

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Recipes For Thanksgiving Sides

• Make these Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes with 5 Ways to Reheat them for your holiday party.
• For more sides, you can't beat classics like Sweet Potato Casserole,  Coconut-Pecan Sweet Potatoes, Party Dinner Rolls, or Easy Cornbread Muffins.
• Sausage Dressing is a meal by itself, with crumbled sausage, cornbread, and more.

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Try These Thanksgiving Recipes

Here are some other recipes for Thanksgiving that you might enjoy...

• Delicious Thanksgiving Appetizers and party snacks to make; Festive Holiday "Ornament" Cheese Balls, Spicy Pumpkin Pie Candied Pecans, Brie and Bacon Palmiers, Fall Snack Mix, or Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
• Try this amazing Kahlua Pineapple Glazed Ham for your main course.
• Here is a great fall drink idea! Fireball Cinnamon Apple Cider Fall Cocktails.
• How about some amazing apple desserts? Apple Crumble Pie will have your guests raving.

Thanksgiving Turkey Leftover Recipes

Wondering what to do with Thanksgiving leftovers? Make Thanksgiving Empanadas (Hand Pies)or bake a Leftover Casserole that is just like a Shephard's Pie...