Butterball Turkey Breast Roast

Roasted Butterball turkey breast sliced on a plate with gravy, cranberry sauce, potatoes and broccoli.

Learn how to cook a Butterball turkey breast roast for a simple, juicy main dish. Seasoned lightly and roasted on a rack, this turkey comes with a packet of gravy and makes the perfect centerpiece for Thanksgiving or a holiday-style meal any time of year.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 50

Total Time 55

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 411.6 kcal

Ingredients

1 3 pound (48 oz.) boneless, skinless Butterball turkey breast
2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning or Bell's Poultry Seasoning (optional)

Instructions

FOR DEFROSTED TURKEY BREAST

Preheat oven to 375°F. Pat turkey breast dry with paper towels.
Brush with olive oil and season with Italian seasoning or Bell’s Poultry Seasoning on all sides.
Place the turkey skin side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet or set it on a flat rack inside a shallow roasting pan.
Thawed turkey: Roast uncovered for 50–60 minutes, or until the thickest part reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer.
Frozen turkey: Roast uncovered for 2 hours 30 minutes (for a 3-pound breast), or until the thickest part reaches 165°F.
Remove from oven, tent loosely with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes.
Heat gravy in a small saucepan over low heat.
Slice thinly against the grain before serving.
Serve hot with the included gravy.

Notes

Thawing a Butterball Boneless Turkey Breast

Overnight: Place unopened turkey on a tray, leave in original packaging. Refrigerate overnight.
Two-hour thaw: Submerge the sealed breast in cold water, changing the water every 30 minutes. A 3-pound breast takes about 2 hours to thaw this way.

How Much Turkey To Serve Per Person

Figure ½ pound of turkey breast per person. If you have a lot of sides, ⅓ pound per person can work. If you want leftovers, stay at the ½-pound mark.

To be safe, use two turkey breasts for 6 to 8 people. For a very casual or last-minute meal with many sides, a 3-pound breast can stretch to six.

If you are serving a whole turkey and want extra white meat, roast a separate turkey breast on the side. It guarantees enough white meat for everyone and gives you leftovers for sandwiches.

Nutrition

Calories: 411.6kcalCarbohydrates: 1.3gProtein: 73.5gTotal Fat: 12.8gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 183.7mgSodium: 701.5mgPotassium: 837mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.2gNet Carbohydrates: 1.1g

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