Quick Roast Turkey, Breast-Down
Quick Roast Turkey, Breast-Down delivers juicy, tender white meat thanks to roasting the bird upside-down so the juices baste the breast as it cooks. Buttered French bread underneath soaks up drippings and herbs, turning into a rich, stuffing-like side with notes of sage, rosemary, and thyme. Ideal for a streamlined holiday dinner or a special weekend meal when you want big flavor in less time.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves20
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quick Roast Turkey, Breast-Down, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the turkey in a large pan, bowl, or tub. Remove the neck and innards and save them for gravy, if desired. Season the inside of the turkey with 1 1/2 tablespoons salt, then season the outside with the remaining salt until the entire surface has a light coating of salt crystals. Transfer to the refrigerator, uncovered, and let it brine for 12 to 24 hours.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Set a large foil roasting pan on top of a sheet pan.
- 3
Slice the bread loaf lengthwise into two halves. Butter generously and place them buttered-side up in the prepared roasting pan, pushing the halves together so they touch.
- 4
Remove the turkey from the refrigerator and stuff sage, rosemary, and thyme into the cavity. Tie the legs together with kitchen string and place the turkey breast-side down on top of the bread, making sure it is as steady and upright as possible. Tuck the wing tips up and over the drumette.
- 5
Roast in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 2 hours. Let the turkey rest for at least 15 to 20 minutes before carving.
- 6
Meanwhile, cut the bread into cubes and transfer to a serving plate; keep warm if needed. Spoon the juices onto the turkey, place it on top of the bread, and carve.
- Calories 95.46 kcal Low Source 5%
- Protein 5.92 g Moderate 12%
- Carbohydrate 11.2 g 4%
- Total Fat 3.1 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 1.35 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 15.97 mg Moderate 5%
- Sodium 354.4 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 0.62 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.44 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 12.87 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.02 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 18.28 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 22.32 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.37 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Quick Roast Turkey, Breast Down is made with 7 ingredients and serves 20. It takes about 2 hrs 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include French Bread, Fresh Dill, Fresh Rosemary, and Fresh Thyme. Each serving provides about 95.46 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quick Roast Turkey, Breast-Down made of?
- The main ingredients are French Bread, Fresh Dill, Fresh Rosemary, Fresh Thyme, Salt. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quick Roast Turkey, Breast-Down?
- About 2 hrs 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 95.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quick Roast Turkey, Breast-Down easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Quick Roast Turkey, Breast-Down healthy?
- Quick Roast Turkey, Breast-Down has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 95.46 calories and 5.92 g of protein, or 12% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 354.4 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.35 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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