Description
A delicious roasted whole turkey breast, perfectly seasoned and served with a savory bread dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–2 kg Whole Turkey Breast (bone-in)
- 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Dried Thyme
- 1 tsp Dried Sage
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 small Onion, quartered
- 1 small Apple, quartered
- 1 stalk Celery, cut into chunks
- 4 cups Day-Old White Bread, cubed
- 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter (for dressing)
- 1 small Finely Chopped Onion
- 2 stalks Finely Chopped Celery
- 1 clove Minced Garlic
- 1 tsp Dried Sage
- 1 tsp Dried Thyme
- 0 tsp Salt
- 0 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 cup Chicken Broth, preferably low sodium
- 1 Lightly Beaten Egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Spread the bread cubes on a baking tray and toast them for about 10 minutes, until they are lightly crisp.
- In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter. Add finely chopped onion, celery, and minced garlic, sautéing for 5-7 minutes until they become soft and fragrant. Stir in sage, thyme, salt, and pepper, then remove from heat.
- Pour the sautéed mixture over your toasted bread cubes. In a separate bowl, whisk the chicken broth with the lightly beaten egg and fold this moist mixture into the bread until it’s well combined and slightly wet.
- Blend together the remaining unsalted butter, olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, sage, garlic powder, and onion powder. Rub this flavorful mixture generously over the turkey breast and its cavity.
- Place the seasoned turkey on a roasting rack inside a roasting pan. Add a splash of broth or water at the bottom, then tent the turkey loosely with foil and roast it in the oven.
- Transfer the prepared dressing into a buttered baking dish. Cover it with foil and bake alongside the turkey for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes until it’s deliciously crisp on top.
- Roast the turkey for about 1½ to 2 hours, or until its internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F). Once done, let the turkey rest for 15 minutes before carving.
- Carefully carve the turkey and arrange it alongside the dressing on a large serving platter. Drizzle the turkey with its juices and present with your favorite sides, like cranberry sauce and gravy.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the bread is adequately toasted to absorb the flavors of the broth.
- Allow the turkey to rest before carving to retain juices.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg