Romano Basil Turkey Breast |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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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. Ingredients:
4 ounces romano cheese, cubed |
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn |
4 lemon slices |
4 garlic cloves, minced |
1 bone-in turkey breast (4 to 5 pounds) |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
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 for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 170°. Remove toothpicks. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Yield: 8 servings.
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