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Romano Basil Turkey Breast

Name: Romano Basil Turkey Breast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup shredded Romano cheese; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped; 4 lemon slices; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 bone-in turkey breast (5 to 6 pounds); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

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3 Reviews

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Grill: 1-3/4 hours + standing

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Darlene Markham, Rochester, New York

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Apr. 20, 2023

Guests will be impressed when you slice this golden, grilled turkey breast, dressed up with a flavorful layer of basil and cheese under the skin. —Darlene Markham, Rochester, New York

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Romano Basil Turkey Breast

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Yield:12 servings

Prep:15 min

Cook:1 hour 45 min

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Ingredients

1 cup shredded Romano cheese
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
4 lemon slices
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 bone-in turkey breast (5 to 6 pounds)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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Directions

1
Combine the cheese, basil, lemon slices and garlic. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from the turkey breast; place mixture under the skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks. Rub skin with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

2
Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Place turkey over drip pan. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat until a thermometer reads 170°, 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 hours. Remove toothpicks. Cover turkey and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.