Easy Oven Roasted Turkey Breast recipe - the only recipe you need to make a juicy, delicious bone-in turkey breast with perfectly crispy skin. The gravy is simple yet flavorful! Show
Serve this delicious turkey breast with Classic Sweet Potato Casserole and Green Bean Casserole from Scratch. Last year, I made a turkey breast for our holiday dinners and I decided right then that it's the best way to prepare the bird. You get the best meat for half the price and time of cooking. It's a win-win if you ask me. Follow my easy recipe to make the best, juicy turkey with crispy and delicious skin! While last year I cooked it in my Instant Pot, this year I will show you how to roast it perfectly in the oven. This Oven Roasted Turkey Breast is very easy to prepare and the result is juicy meat with crispy skin. The turkey breast cooks in half the time as a whole turkey since it's usually half the size, yet you get the best meat from the bird. No need to tie the legs and struggle to fold the wings under the bird to set it on the roaster. Turkey breast is easier and faster to prepare. How to roast turkey breast in the oven?
How to thaw turkey breast?To thaw a frozen turkey breast properly, you need to plan to pull it out of the freezer at least 24 hours before cooking. Big turkeys may take even 2 days to thaw. Place the frozen turkey breast in the bottom of your fridge and let it thaw. This is the safest way and it's recommended by the USDA. How long to cook turkey breast in the oven?All turkeys you buy in the store will have a guide on the back of the packaging. It's good to follow it, but you have to remember to check it before you cut it to get the turkey out. The general rule is to roast the turkey breast for 20 minutes per pound. So, if my turkey breast weighs 7 lbs, I will cook it for 140 minutes (2 hours and 20 minutes). When the time is up, check the breast in the meatiest place to make sure it reads 165 degrees F. To get the crispy skin and juicy meat, you should baste the turkey breast with pan juices every 20 minutes or so. Just carefully spoon the juices from the bottom of the pan and pour all over the turkey. What to Serve with Turkey Breast?Everything! Ha! Here is a list of my favorite side dishes to serve with turkey and turkey breast: Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes Green Bean Casserole From Scratch Best Sweet Potato Casserole Hashbrown Casserole Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts Honey Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts Homemade Cranberry Sauce Brown Sugar Roasted Carrots Honey Roasted Butternut Squash Easy Homemade Dinner Rolls Garlic Parmesan Pull-Apart Rolls WHAT TO DO WITH LEFTOVER TURKEY?My go-to recipe is my One-Pot Turkey Tetrazzini. It's quick and the clean up afterward is minimal since the whole dish cooks in one pot. Another great way to use it is to make turkey and cranberry sauce sandwiches or sliders AND toss it in place of chicken to make my Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup. If you like this recipe and make it, snap a photo and share it on INSTAGRAM! Tag me @crunchycreamysweet so I can check it out and leave a comment! 😀 Oven-Roasted Turkey BreastThe only recipe you need to make a juicy, delicious bone-in turkey breast with perfectly crispy skin. The gravy is simple yet flavorful! Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 2 hrs Total Time 2 hrs 15 mins Course Main Course Cuisine American Servings 6 people Calories 918 kcal
To thaw a frozen turkey breast properly, you need to plan to pull it out of the freezer at least 24 hours before cooking. Big turkeys may take even 2 days to thaw. Place the frozen turkey breast in the bottom of your fridge and let it thaw. This is the safest way and it's recommended by the USDA. When the roasting time is up, check the breast in the meatiest place to make sure it reads 165 degrees F. Calories: 918kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 117g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 343mg | Sodium: 998mg | Potassium: 1606mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Vitamin C: 7.8mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 6.8mg How long does it take to cook an 8 pound turkey breast at 350?Place the seasoned turkey breast on a wire rack on a baking sheet. Place in the oven to roast at 350F for 20 minutes per pound.
How long do you cook an eight pound turkey breast?Roasting times for a turkey breast cooked in a 325 degrees F oven: Unstuffed, a 2 to 3-pound turkey will cook from 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Unstuffed, a 7 to 8-pound turkey will cook from 2 1/4 to 3 1/4 hours; if stuffed, it will cook in 3 to 4 hours.
How long does it take to cook an 8 pound turkey breast in a conventional oven?It typically takes between 1 1/5 to 3 1/5 hours for a turkey breast to roast at 325 F in a convection oven. Your convection oven turkey breast is safe to consume when the meat has reached an internal temperature of 165 F (74 C). If you've decided to stuff your breast, your cook time will take a bit longer.
What temperature do I cook an 8lb turkey breast?Turkey Oven Roasted at 325°F
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