Honey-Glazed Roast Turkey Breast with Sage Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

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A tender roast turkey breast brushed with a honey and herb butter, infused with fresh sage for a fragrant holiday centerpiece. This American-inspired Christmas recipe, ready in about 125 minutes, pairs bone-in turkey breast, unsalted butter, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 105 min Serves 8 American cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 lbs bone-in turkey breast
6 tbsp, softened unsalted butter
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh sage leaves
3 minced garlic cloves
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a small bowl, mix 6 tbsp softened unsalted butter, 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh sage leaves, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper until well combined.
Step 2: Pat dry the 4 lbs bone-in turkey breast and carefully loosen the skin. Spread half of the sage butter mixture evenly under the skin and rub the remaining half all over the surface.
Step 3: Place the turkey breast on a rack in a roasting pan and roast for 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes, basting every 30 minutes with pan juices, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest for 15 minutes before carving.