OVEN-ROASTED TURKEY BREAST

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There's no need to bother with a big, messy bird. This baked turkey breast offers just enough, and not too much, of tender, succulent white meat in a thyme, butter and wine sauce. When you're in the mood for a perfect portion of poultry, this slow-roast turkey breast recipe is a great option for a smaller group. Our Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast comes together with just 15 minutes of prep before popping it into the oven. Don't forget to let it stand 15 minutes after roasting for easier carving!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 3h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

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

Steps:

Heat oven to 325°F. 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.
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 165°F.
Remove turkey from oven and let stand 15 minutes for easier carving.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 165 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 49 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 480 mg