The Ultimate Bacon Wrapped Turkey Breast Recipe (Boneless)
This turkey breast is perfectly cooked and wrapped in crispy bacon, making it juicy, succulent, and tender! Don’t want to roast a whole bird? Bacon-wrapped turkey breast is the answer! It's a delicious recipe and great for small festive gatherings!
Ingredients
- 1 turkey breast My turkey breast, skinless and boneless, was about 4 pounds.
- 10 slices Bacon
Instructions
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If brining the turkey, this is the first step. In a non-reactive container or brining bag, add 1/2 cup kosher salt, 1/3 cup sugar, 2 quarts of water, and a handful of peppercorns. Stir the brine mixture and add the turkey breast. Cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to roast.
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If not brining the turkey breast, season the turkey breast before wrapping it with bacon. in a medium-sized bowl, add and mix - 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, fresh herbs or spices of your choice, (rosemary, thyme, and parsley are good options). Using your hands rub the herb mixture all over the turkey breast to season.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. You'll need a roasting pan with a metal rack.
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Place the turkey breast on a cutting board or directly into the roasting pan. Since I purchased a turkey breast with skin, I removed the skin.
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Layer the slices of bacon all over the turkey breast. Cut the bacon pieces for the ends. Tuck the bacon slices under the turkey.
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Place the turkey on the roasting pan with a metal rack. Roast until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. The roasting time will depend on the size of your turkey. My turkey breast took about 90 minutes.
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Take the turkey breast out of the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. I place a piece of aluminum foil over my turkey breast as it is resting.
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Using a sharp knife, slice and serve your turkey breast with your favorite sides and gravy if you desire.
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Store leftover turkey breast in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Recipe Notes
Recipe Tips:
- Cover the entire turkey breast with the bacon. Cut smaller pieces of bacon for the ends. You could create a box weave design with the bacon which would be great for a festive occasion.
- Store leftover turkey in an airtight container for up to 5 days. You can also freeze leftovers for several months.
- It is not required to brine the turkey, however, it helps to create a juicy flavorful turkey breast.
- I purchased a skin-on turkey breast and then removed the skin for this recipe.
- Serve your turkey breast with your favorite sides such as cranberry sauce, any green vegetable, potato or rice.
- For the best presentation, I like to serve this turkey breast on an oval platter, sliced, with fresh herbs as a garnish.