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Savory Turkey Breast Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
¼ cup butter
2 teaspoons rubbed sage
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 - 5 to 6 pound turkey breast
Directions:
Directions:
In a small bowl, combine the butter, sage, garlic, onion, thyme, salt and pepper. With fingers, carefully loosen the skin from both sides of the turkey breast. Spread 2 tablespoons of butter mixture under the skin; spread remaining mixture over the skin.

Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Bake uncovered at 325 degrees for 1 ½ to 2 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 170 degrees. Cover loosely with aluminum foil if turkey browns too quickly. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes before carving. Yield - 8 servings.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
8
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Nutrition facts: About 7 ½ ounces of cooked turkey equals 443 calories, 21 g fat (8 g saturated fat) , 168 mg cholesterol, 335 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, trace of fiber, 59 g protein.

 

 

 

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