Mayonnaise Roasted Turkey Breast
Mayonnaise Roasted Turkey Breast cooks up wonderfully moist and tender every time and it is so easy. Perfect for a small Thanksgiving or anytime you want to enjoy a turkey sandwich.
Servings: 6
Equipment
- Meat Thermometer
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teapsoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 (4-6 pound) bone-in turkey breast
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
Instructions
- Combine brown sugar, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
- Rub turkey breast with sugar mixture. Refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Spread mayonnaise over turkey. Sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs.
- Place on prepared pan, skin side up. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Reduce heat to 325 degrees. Baste with pan drippings and bake another 90 to 120 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
- Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use a good quality mayonnaise like Duke's or Hellmann's