Herb Butter Roasted Turkey Breast with Stuffing

Prep: 15 minCook: 1 hr 30 min3 servingsmediumAmerican
Herb Butter Roasted Turkey Breast with Stuffing

A complete one-pan dinner featuring a juicy bone-in turkey breast seasoned with aromatic herb butter and roasted over boxed stuffing mix. The stuffing absorbs the turkey drippings while cooking, creating a flavorful base with crispy edges and moist centers. Perfect for smaller holiday gatherings or Sunday dinners when you want traditional flavors without the full turkey commitment. The herb butter blend of sage, rosemary, and thyme creates a golden, flavorful skin.

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Ingredients

3 servings
  • 1 6 oz box stuffing mix
    homemade bread stuffing1:1
  • 1 ½ cups water, warm
  • 4 Tbsp butter, room temperature
  • 1 tsp dried sage
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 2 ½ lb turkey breast, bone-in, skin on
    chicken thighssame weight

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven and add stuffing mix to bowl, then pour in warm water and stir, letting sit to absorb

  2. 2

    Combine butter, sage, rosemary, thyme, and salt in small bowl

  3. 3

    Pat turkey breast dry and spread herb butter mixture all over surface

  4. 4

    Transfer stuffing to bottom of casserole dish and place turkey breast on top

  5. 5

    Cover any exposed stuffing with foil to prevent over-browning

  6. 6

    Roast on upper rack until internal temperature reaches target

  7. 7

    Let rest before slicing and serving

  8. 8

    Stir stuffing together and let sit to rehydrate drier pieces before serving

Tips

Tip 1

Cover exposed stuffing edges with foil to prevent over-browning during the long roasting time.

Tip 2

Let the finished dish rest 10-15 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute and stuffing to rehydrate.

Tip 3

Stir the stuffing after resting to combine the moist bottom portions with the crispy edges for best texture.

Good to Know

Storage

Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days. Reheat gently to avoid drying out turkey.

Make Ahead

Can prep herb butter and season turkey up to 24 hours ahead. Assemble and roast day of serving.

Serve With

Serve immediately after resting period while turkey is still warm and stuffing has proper texture.

Common Mistakes

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Don't skip patting turkey dry to ensure herb butter adheres and skin crisps properly.

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Cover exposed stuffing to avoid burning during long roasting time.

Substitutions

stuffing mix→
homemade bread stuffing1:1
dried herbs→
fresh herbs1:3note:triple amounts for fresh

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turkey breast→
chicken thighssame weight
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FAQ

Can I use a boneless turkey breast instead?

Yes, but reduce cooking time to about 1 hour and check temperature frequently as boneless cooks faster.

What if my stuffing gets too dry around the edges?

Cover exposed areas with foil and stir finished stuffing to redistribute moisture from the turkey drippings underneath.

How long will leftovers keep in the refrigerator?

Store covered up to 3 days. Reheat gently in low oven with splash of broth to prevent drying out.