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a bacon-wrapped turkey breast sliced on a cutting board in a wide horizontal shot, crispy woven bacon over juicy white meat, fresh sage and a carving knife alongside, pine garland in the background, warm light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Bacon-Wrapped Turkey Breast

A boneless turkey breast wrapped in a woven bacon blanket and roast.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 turkey breast 4 lb boneless
  • 12 slices bacon
  • 2 tbsp butter softened
  • 1 tbsp chopped sage
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Rub the turkey breast with butter, sage, salt, and pepper.
  2. Weave the bacon slices into a lattice and drape it over the top of the breast.
  3. Place the breast on a rack in a roasting pan.
  4. Roast at 375F for 65 to 75 minutes until the bacon is crisp and the center reads 165F.
  5. Rest 15 minutes, then slice and serve.

Notes

If the bacon crisps before the turkey is cooked through, tent it loosely with foil.