Roast Turkey

Source: The Stay-at-Home Chef

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Servings: 4-8

Total time: 2-4 hours

INGREDIENTS

• 3- to 6-lb turkey breast
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons dried minced rosemary
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

DIRECTIONS

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• In a small bowl, make a paste with the butter and spices.
• With the turkey skin-side up in a roasting pan or greased 9×13 pan, rub the spice mixture both under and on top of the turkey skin, covering as much as possible.
• Cook until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees at the thickest part of the breast, about 20 minutes per pound. 
• Remove from the oven and let rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.