Garlic Herb Butter Roasted Turkey
Golden, juicy, and bursting with garlicky herb flavor, this turkey is the showstopper you didn’t know you could pull off. Trust me, your holiday table just leveled up!
Ingredients
- 1 whole turkey 12–14 lbs, fresh or thawed
- 1 cup butter room temperature
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs parsley, thyme, rosemary, chopped
- 1 lemon for zest and juice
- to taste salt essential for flavor
- to taste black pepper boosts overall flavor
Instructions
- Let your turkey come to room temperature. This helps it cook evenly (and no, it won’t sit there long enough to go bad).
- Mix the butter, minced garlic, chopped herbs, lemon zest and juice, salt, and pepper into one glorious herby butter blend.
- Loosen the skin over the turkey breast and rub that buttery goodness underneath. Then rub the rest all over the outside. Don’t hold back!
- Place turkey breast-side up in a roasting pan and pop it into a preheated oven at 325°F (165°C).
- Roast until the internal temperature reaches 165°F in the thickest part of the breast, basting halfway through with the buttery pan juices. Foil it if it gets too brown.
- Let it rest for at least 30 minutes before carving. This is non-negotiable! Let those juices do their thing.
Notes
Want to prep ahead? Slather your bird in butter the night before, wrap it up, and chill. Leftovers? Toss them into a cozy soup or slap on a sandwich. Don’t overthink the sides—green beans, stuffing, or warm rolls all play nice. Oh, and drizzle any leftover garlic butter on your veggies. Thank me later.
Nutrition
Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 56gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 215mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 490mgVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg
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