ROMANO BASIL TURKEY BREAST

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Guests will be impressed when you slice this golden, grilled turkey breast, dressed up with a flavorful layer of basil and cheese under the skin. -Darlene Markham, Rochester, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup Romano cheese, shredded
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
4 lemon slices
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 bone-in turkey breast (4 to 5 pounds)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the cheese, basil, lemon slices and garlic. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from the turkey breast; place mixture under the skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks. Rub skin with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper., Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Place turkey over drip pan. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat until a thermometer reads 170°, 1-1/2 to 2 hours . Remove toothpicks. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 493mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 53g protein.

Tooba Irshad
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This was a great recipe! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ssss
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Khomotso Love
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I've tried several turkey breast recipes, and this one is by far the best! The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is amazing.


Gemachu Merga
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This was my first time making turkey breast, and it turned out perfectly! The recipe was easy to follow, and the turkey was delicious.


Muhammad Ifzal
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I love this recipe! The turkey is always moist and juicy, and the sauce is to die for.


Robert A.
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Delicious!


Moses Mendez
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This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Donovan Levy
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I made this recipe for a dinner party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the turkey and the sauce, and I got several requests for the recipe.


Ahmed Zia
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This was a great recipe! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ibrahim Ojo
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The turkey breast is always juicy and tender, and the sauce is flavorful without being too heavy.


Saba Farhan
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The turkey breast was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it with roasted potatoes and green beans, and it was a perfect meal.