Turkey Breast with
Mushroom Gravy

 

When you look for turkey recipes online the temperature you cook the turkey breast at can range anywhere from 250° to 450°. I find that 350° works best for a turkey breast with back and rib portions and will produce a perfectly cooked turkey breast.

    Turkey

    1 (3-pound) Turkey Breast with back and rib portions
     Paprika
    Poultry seasoning
    Garlic salt
    Olive oil

 

    Mushroom Gravy

    ¼ cup water
    Stock plus enough water to make 2 cups (see directions)
     1 teaspoon chicken base
    ¼ cup butter
    1 cup coarsely chopped mushrooms
    ¼ cup all-purpose flour

 

1.   Preheat oven to 350°.

2.    Place the turkey breast in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with paprika, poultry seasoning and garlic salt. Drizzle with about two teaspoons of olive oil.Place in oven and bake for 1 ½ to 2 hours or until internal temperature reaches 170° on a meat thermometer.

3. When turkey is done place it on a plate and return to warm oven after
     turning off the heat. This keeps the turkey warm while making the gravy.

4. Add ¼ cup water to the baking dish and use a fork to loosen all the tasty
    bits in the pan. Pour this stock into a 2 cup glass measuring cup. Add enough
    water to make two cups. Stir in chicken base.

5. In a 10-inch frying pan, melt the butter and fry the mushrooms for a few
    minutes. Use a whisk to stir in the flour then add the two cups of stock all at
    once. Whisk until thickened.

6. Slice the turkey breast and serve with mushroom gravy.  

         Makes 4 servings