Butterball turkey breast roast cooking directions in oven

Feeling the pressure to roast a whole bird this Thanksgiving? We're here to tell you that roasting a turkey breast gives you the same great flavor, while saving you money, fridge space, and effort. A turkey breast is generally sized to feed two to three people with leftovers, so it's the perfect choice for a scaled-down celebration. This oven-roasted turkey breast is slathered with an herb butter both underneath and on top of the skin, yielding juicy, flavorful meat and a crispy skin. Be sure to save the drippings for the accompanying turkey gravy!

How to Buy Turkey Breast

Bone-In or Boneless Turkey Breast?

We're partial to bone-in turkey breast because it yields more flavorful, juicier meat. Bone-in turkey breasts tend to be larger and can be sold as a half breast or a full breast (two halves joined at the bone). Boneless turkey breasts typically feature just one breast. You can use boneless in this recipe if you want (we'd still recommend skin-on), but you'll likely need to decrease the cooking time to accommodate for its smaller size.

How Much Turkey Breast Per Person?

As a rule of thumb, plan to purchase 1 ½ pounds of turkey per person with leftovers or 1 pound of turkey per person without leftovers. This recipe calls for a 3-pound turkey breast, which will easily feed two to three adults, although you can scale it up or down as needed. For more, check out our handy turkey serving size chart.

How Long to Roast a Turkey Breast

In general, you'll want to cook a bone-in turkey breast for about 20 minutes per pound at 350 degrees F (177 degrees C), or until it reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). To temp the turkey, insert an instant-read meat thermometer into the thickest part of the breast, not touching the bone. Be sure to allow the turkey to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving so the juices have to settle into the meat.

How to Use Leftover Roasted Turkey Breast

If you do end up with leftovers, there are countless ways to repurpose roasted turkey breast. Add it to casseroles like this Easy Turkey Tetrazzini or sandwiches like this Thanksgiving Sandwich. Browse our entire collection of leftover turkey recipes.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

"So much easier than cooking the whole bird, and not a scrap was leftover," says reviewer Peter Downing.

"The gravy was especially good — I did use all the drippings instead of just a tablespoon and that was a good thing as my family finished it all!" says reviewer tmtorby.

"I also roasted it over some veggies: an onion, celery and parsnips. Everything including the gravy was delicious!" says reviewer msteingold.

Editorial contributions by Melanie Fincher

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  No, Butterball Turkey Breast Roast, Boneless is not gluten-free.

  Butterball Turkey Breast Roast, Boneless has 150.0 calories.

  Butterball Turkey Breast Roast, Boneless has 1.0 carbs.

  Butterball Turkey Breast Roast, Boneless has 0.0 grams of sugar.

  Butterball Turkey Breast Roast, Boneless has 7.0 grams of fat.

  Butterball Turkey Breast Roast, Boneless has 400.0 grams of sodium.

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  How long do you cook a Butterball turkey breast roast?

  roasting time is 1¼ to 3 hours. Browning occurs without basting. Check internal temperature during final half hour by inserting thermometer into thickest part of turkey breast. Remove from oven when internal temperature reaches 165 to 170º F.

  How do you cook a Butterball boneless turkey breast roast?

  Place breast on rack in shallow roasting pan. Brush with oil to prevent drying. Do not cover. Cook for 4 hours or until meat thermometer reads 165°F (74°C).

  How long does it take to cook a 3 pound Butterball turkey breast in the oven?

  Place turkey breast in 350° oven and heat until warm. 3/4 - 1.5 hours. Check temperature with a meat thermometer. The temperature should be 140° F.

  Do you cover a Butterball turkey breast in the oven?

  Place your turkey in the oven. When the turkey is about ⅔ done, loosely cover the breast with a piece of foil to prevent overcooking. Your turkey is done when the temperature with a meat thermometer is 180° F in thigh and 170° F in breast or stuffing.