Roasted Turkey with Sweet Potatoes
One-pan roasted turkey breast with herby rub, caramelized sweet potatoes, and a tangy cranberry glaze. Ideal for holidays or cozy weekends.
Equipment
- - Oven-safe skillet or roasting pan
- - Cutting board
- - Meat thermometer
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
- ### Herb Mixture
- - 2 tbsp olive oil
- - 1 tbsp chopped thyme
- - 1½ tbsp chopped rosemary
- - 2 garlic cloves minced
- - Zest from 1 lemon
- ### Turkey & Sweet Potatoes
- - 3 lb split turkey breast bone-in, skin-on
- - 2 sweet potatoes cubed
- - ½ tsp kosher salt
- - ¼ tsp black pepper
- - 2 tbsp butter
- - 1 cup white wine or chicken broth
- - Juice of 1 lemon
- - 2 tbsp olive oil
- ### Cranberry Glaze
- - 1½ cups cranberries
- - 2 tbsp light brown sugar
- - 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Mix herb rub and coat turkey; season with salt and pepper.
- Sear turkey in butter until golden on both sides. Remove.
- Sauté sweet potatoes 4–5 min. Deglaze with wine and lemon juice.
- Add cranberries, brown sugar, balsamic. Stir.
- Nestle turkey back in. Roast 30–35 min or until turkey hits 160°F.
- Rest 10 min before slicing. Serve with sweet potatoes and glaze.
Notes
- Boneless turkey works too (reduce cook time)
- Make-ahead: prep and assemble, roast when ready
- Broil at the end for crispy skin
- Make-ahead: prep and assemble, roast when ready
- Broil at the end for crispy skin