Easy Bacon Wrapped Thanksgiving Turkey Breast Recipe

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Easy Bacon Wrapped Thanksgiving Turkey Breast Recipe

Looking for an easy recipe for your Thanksgiving dinner or Christmas Dinner? Not a turkey fan and don't want to deal with the whole bird, but still want to serve turkey? Then I highly recommend this Bacon-Wrapped Boneless Turkey Breast Roast, it's a great option for a smaller crowd and you won't get a ton of leftovers.

It takes way less time to prep, and the cook time is significantly shorter, requiring only a fraction of the time compared to a whole turkey. You don’t even have to do a bacon weave with your slices of bacon, it's that simple.

Enjoy it with your favorite side dishes for a great Thanksgiving meal.

This is truly the best turkey recipe, just a perfect size for a small family. This leftover turkey tastes even better than deli sliced turkey and works great for sandwiches. As an additional benefit, turkey breast is a great way to incorporate lean protein source in your holiday season feasts.

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 pounds turkey breast (fresh, boneless)
  • 10 slices bacon
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • salt
  • pepper
Yield:
servings
Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Total time:
1 hour, 40 minutes
Yield: 5 servings | Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 1 hour, 30 minutes | Total time: 1 hour, 40 minutes

Notes

Store: Keep the cooked bacon-wrapped turkey breast in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Reheat: To warm up leftover turkey breast, use an air fryer, or oven. For the oven, wrap it in a sheet of parchment paper before reheating. This helps retain moisture and prevent the meat from drying out.

Freeze: The best way to freeze leftover turkey is by placing it in an airtight container. You can slice it or cut it into bite-sized pieces. It will be good in the freezer for up to 3 months. To thaw, place it in the refrigerator.

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 340F (170C).
2. Rinse turkey breast with cold water and pat dry with paper towel. Place in a large bowl or on a cutting board. Season turkey with garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt and black pepper on all sides.

3. Line baking sheet with a silicone mat or a parchment paper. Wrap bacon strips around the entire turkey breast and place turkey on the prepared baking sheet.

4. Roast turkey breast for 90 minutes (cooking time can vary depending on your oven), until the internal temperature of the turkey breast (in the thickest part) reaches 165F (74C). For the final step, remove from the oven and let rest for 5-7 minutes, then slice turkey breast with a sharp knife and serve.

Shop products and ingredients I recommend for this recipe:

Garlic Powder

Garlic Powder
Thyme

Thyme
Onion Powder

Onion Powder

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I’m Alena, the blogger at MyDeliciousMeals since 2010. My goal with MyDeliciousMeals is for you to discover the joy of cooking and to find lots of new favorite recipes that your family will enjoy. I’m so happy you stopped by!

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