Description
Bacon Wrapped Turkey Breast is a delicious dish that combines the lean, tender qualities of turkey with the rich, smoky flavor of crispy bacon. Perfect for festive dinners or comforting meals year-round, this recipe delivers juicy, flavorful meat with a savory and crispy bacon exterior.
Ingredients
Scale
Turkey and Bacon
- 1 (2 to 3-pound) boneless turkey breast
- 8 to 10 slices of bacon
Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish (optional)
- Fresh herbs
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for roasting the turkey breast evenly.
- Prepare Turkey: Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps the seasoning stick better.
- Season Turkey: In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Rub olive oil evenly over the turkey breast, then coat it thoroughly with the seasoning mixture for maximum flavor.
- Arrange Bacon: Lay bacon slices overlapping slightly on a clean surface to create a bacon “blanket” wide enough to wrap around the turkey breast completely.
- Wrap Turkey with Bacon: Place the seasoned turkey breast on top of the bacon blanket. Carefully wrap the bacon around the turkey, tucking the ends underneath to secure the bacon in place.
- Transfer to Roasting Pan: Move the bacon-wrapped turkey breast to a roasting pan lined with foil or place it in a baking dish, ready for the oven.
- Roast: Roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) as measured with a meat thermometer.
- Baste Bacon: Halfway through cooking, baste the bacon with pan drippings or a little extra olive oil to promote crispiness on the exterior.
- Rest: When done, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute, ensuring moist slices.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs if desired, slice, and serve warm for a delicious meal.
Notes
- For extra flavor, spread a layer of herb cream cheese or cranberry sauce between the turkey and bacon before wrapping.
- Use smoked bacon instead of regular bacon for a smokier taste.
- If the bacon does not hold tight, use kitchen twine to tie the bacon-wrapped turkey breast securely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
