Romano Basil Turkey Breast

By carvalhohm

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

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

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

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

6 ounces cooked turkey equals 402 calories,