Roast Turkey Breast and Gravy

Roast Turkey Breast and Gravy

The Best Thanksgiving Turkey Breast

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 2h 50m
Total Time: 2h 55m
Temp.: 325 °F
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (15 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

462
Calories
13.4g
Fat
22.6g
Carbohydrate
60g
Protein
166mg
Cholesterol
4037mg
Sodium
Roast Turkey Breast and Gravy

Recipe Description

This Roast Turkey Breast and Gravy is a centuries old firm favorite for those special holidays like Thanksgiving. The word feast is what comes to mind when thinking of roast turkey breast and gravy. The high heat method will have this bird emerging from the oven with a juicy and crispy skin to tantalize the taste buds. The gravy takes this dish to a new level, elevating and enhancing your whole meal.

To make Roast Turkey Breast and Gravy, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Roast Turkey Breast and Gravy

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat oven

    5 min

    Preheat the oven to 325 °F.

  2. 2

    Rub and season turkey breast

    1 min
    Step 2 - Roast Turkey Breast and Gravy

    Rub the turkey entirely with butter and season generously with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Prepare roasting tray

    1 min
    Step 3 - Roast Turkey Breast and Gravy

    In a large roasting pan, arrange the celery, carrots and onions around the turkey breast, breast side up.

  4. 4

    Roast turkey breast

    2h 50m
    Step 4 - Roast Turkey Breast and Gravy

    Roast in preheated oven for 2-2½ hours until the thickest part of the breast reads 160 °F on a thermometer inserted. Transfer to a cooking board, wrap loosely with foil and rest for 30 minutes.

  5. 5

    Prepare gravy

    2 min
    Step 5 - Roast Turkey Breast and GravyStep 5 - Roast Turkey Breast and Gravy

    Pour pan drippings into a small bowl. Reserve 3 tablespoons of drippings and pour the rest into the stock. On a burner over medium-high heat, return the reserved juices to the roasting pan and heat. Stir to mix, scraping up any browned bits from the base of the pan.

  6. 6

    Add flour

    2 min
    Step 6 - Roast Turkey Breast and Gravy

    Add flour and cook, stirring continuously for 2 minutes.

  7. 7

    Add stock

    3 min
    Step 7 - Roast Turkey Breast and GravyStep 7 - Roast Turkey Breast and Gravy

    Add stock and continue whisking. Bring to a boil and cook for about 3 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Step 8 - Roast Turkey Breast and Gravy

    Carve roast turkey breast and drizzle gravy over, to serve.

Try this crispy and juicy Roast Turkey Breast and Gravy on your Thanksgiving menu this year and impress the whole family. Worth every minute spent on this dish to give you a dish that you will love. Let us know if you think it was worth it and tag #cookmerecipes online to let us know what you think!

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Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (15 reviews)
Zara
February 17, 2025
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Amazing! I made this roast turkey breast for our family Thanksgiving, and it turned out perfectly juicy and flavorfull. The gravy was so good that everyone kept asking for seconds! I love how simple the recipe is, making it easy to impress my guests.

Wendy Smith
September 29, 2024
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Deliciously easy recipe!

Isabel
May 24, 2024
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Este pavo es perfecto! Fue un exito en nuestra cena familiar.

Megan
May 8, 2024
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OMG, this Roast Turkey Breast is lit! My fam couldn't stop raving about it at our Thanksgiving dinner. I was a bit worried, but it turned out juicy and with the crispiest skin ever. The gravy just took it to the next level, like a culinary hug! Totally making this every year for sure.

Willow
November 5, 2023
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This turkey recipe is amazing. I made this last Thanksgiving and my family loved it. The juicy meat and the savory gravy were a hit. It's simple enough for anyone to follow. I will definitely make it again next year.

Ollie
October 15, 2023
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This turkey is the bomb! I whipped it up for Thanksgiving and my fam went nuts. Juicy, crispy, and that gravy? Pure magic! Honestly, I was a bit nervous, but it turned out epic. Can't wait to make it again for friends this time! You gotta try it!

Nina
June 13, 2023
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Best turkey ever! So juicy!

Claire
April 18, 2023
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Absolutely delicious turkey.

Vic
March 11, 2023
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Wow, amazing feast!

Valerie
October 14, 2022
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I made this roast turkey breast for our first Thanksgiving together, and it was a total hit. So juicy and the gravy just made everything better. Super easy to follow too!

Ale
September 29, 2022
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¡Qué rico! Hice este pavo asado para el Día de Acción de Gracias y fue un exitazo. La piel estaba bien crujiente y el gravy le daba un toque espectacular. Recibí piropos de toda la familia. Si buscas algo fácil y delicioso, ¡esta receta es la onda! La repetiré seguro.

Genny
October 5, 2020
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So simple, love it

Hannah Davis
April 22, 2020
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Superb recipe, loved it for Thanksgiving.

Zoe Anderson
November 24, 2019
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Wow! I made this for Thanksgiving and my family couldn't stop raving about it. The turkey was super juicy and the gravy was the best part! It reminded me of my childhood holidays with my grandma. Will be making it again!

Athina
November 14, 2019
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Amazing! Thank you! Approved!

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