Inverted Roast Turkey
Inverted Roast Turkey turns tradition on its head to keep the breast incredibly juicy while the dark meat becomes richly flavored and tender. The butter and natural juices baste the bird as it roasts, creating crisp skin and succulent slices perfect for a holiday table or any special dinner when you want dependable, crowd-pleasing results.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook3 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Inverted Roast Turkey, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 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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- 8
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Remove and discard the giblets. Rinse the turkey and pat it dry. Set the turkey upside down (breast facing down) in a roasting pan.
- 3
Put 1/2 of the butter inside the turkey cavity. Cut the remaining butter into pieces and rub them over the outside of the skin. Pour water into the pan and cover it with foil.
- 4
Cook in the preheated oven until the thighs reach an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (80 degrees C), 3 to 3 1/2 hours.
- Calories 182.37 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 10.12 g Good Source 20%
- Carbohydrate 3.36 g 1%
- Total Fat 14.08 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 8.08 g High 40%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 56.87 mg Moderate 19%
- Sodium 498.19 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 0.62 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 1.26 g --
- Added Sugars 1.25 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.73 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 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 🥛
About This Recipe
Inverted Roast Turkey is made with 3 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 3 hrs 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Turkey Breast, and Water. Each serving provides about 182.37 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Inverted Roast Turkey made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Turkey Breast, Water. The full list of 3 is above.
- How long does it take to make Inverted Roast Turkey?
- About 3 hrs 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 3 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 182.37 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Inverted Roast Turkey easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 3 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Inverted Roast Turkey healthy?
- Inverted Roast Turkey has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 182.37 calories and 10.12 g of protein, or 20% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 498.19 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.08 g (40% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, 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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