Roast Turkey Breast with Rosemary Gravy Recipe

Roast Turkey Breast with Rosemary Gravy Recipe Roast Turkey Breast with Rosemary Gravy Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 5

A velvety gravy coats this remarkably tender and juicy turkey breast that’s perfect for a holiday get-together. Rebecca Clark — Warrior, Alabama

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Roast Turkey Breast with Rosemary Gravy Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 1-3/4 hours + standing
  • Yield: 18 Servings
20 105 125

Ingredients

  • 2 medium apples, sliced
  • 1-1/2 cups sliced leeks (white portion only)
  • 2-1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
  • 1 bone-in turkey breast (6 pounds)
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary, divided
  • 3 tablespoons reduced-fat butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Arrange apples and leeks in a roasting pan; add 1 cup broth. Place turkey breast over apple mixture. In a small bowl, combine oil and 1-1/2 teaspoons rosemary. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from the turkey breast; rub rosemary mixture under the skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks.
  • Bake, uncovered, 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting every 30 minutes. Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly. Remove turkey from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving, reserving 1/4 cup pan juices. Discard apples and leeks.
  • In a small saucepan, melt butter; add flour and remaining rosemary until blended, stirring constantly. Skim fat from pan juices. Gradually add pan juices and remaining broth to saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Serve with turkey. Yield: 18 servings (1-1/3 cups gravy).

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Land O'Lakes light stick butter.

Nutritional Facts 4 ounces cooked turkey with 1 tablespoon gravy equals 151 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 81 mg cholesterol, 136 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 29 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 4 lean meat.

Originally published as Roast Turkey Breast with Rosemary Gravy in Healthy Cooking October/November 2009, p35

Tip

Learn about Leeks

A member of the onion family, leeks resemble oversize green onions, with wide green leaves, a fat white stalk and roots at the bulb end. Yet, the flavor of leeks is very subtle. Buy leeks with crisp, brightly colored leaves and an unblemished white stalk. Leeks that are larger than 1-1/2 inches in diameter will be less tender. Refrigerate leeks in a plastic bag for up to 5 days. Before using, cut off the roots. Trim the tough leaf ends. Slit the leek from end to end and wash thoroughly under cold water to remove dirt trapped between the leaf layers. Chop or slice the white portion to use in a variety of recipes.

Medium-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied white wine such as Riesling or Gewürtztraminer

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Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2012 by lori32779

I have made this twice and am making again for thanksgiving per family request. I do not use a turkey breast, instead I use a whole turkey (14 lb) and double the recipe. It is so moist and the gravy is amazing!

Reviewed on Nov. 07, 2012 by MusicalMegan

Made this last year along with a whole turkey because we had a HUGE crowd and this disappeared FAST! Only making this recipe this year! For fewer people and fewer calories.

Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2012 by shellytow1

Very good! Have made several times. : )

Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2010 by cgriffin73

This is delicious! I've made it several times, even for Christmas!

 
 

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