Roast Turkey Breast with Mascarpone Prosciutto and Italian Herbs
Preheat oven to 325°F. Combine cheese, prosciutto, and 1 teaspoon of the Italian seasoning in small bowl until blended.
Preheat oven to 325°F. Combine cheese, prosciutto, and 1 teaspoon of the Italian seasoning in small bowl until blended.
Bring water to a boil in medium saucepan. Boil noodles 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
Slow Cooker Directions
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Choosing a fresh or frozen turkey depends largely on preference, but also on how soon you plan on cooking your turkey. Make the right decision for you by considering these general tips.
Also, check out our How to Choose guide to help you decide what’s best for you.
Check out our calculator to determine the Butterball® Turkey size range to purchase for your holiday meal.
Check out our recipes section to search for a variety of recipes to include in your holiday meal.
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Also, check out the Why Butterball® Turkeys are the Best Available page to learn about how our turkeys are tender and juicy.
There are a variety of different meat thermometers and they range in price. The most important factor when choosing is accuracy. Test your thermometer before using in your turkey to ensure it gives you an accurate temperature read to reduce the risk of over or under cooking. When checking for doneness, always use a properly calibrated meat thermometer which should read at least 165o in the breast and 180o in the thigh.
Learn more about how to check your turkey for doneness or read incredibly easy tips for placing the meat thermometer in the turkey correctly.
Giblets are the heart, liver and gizzard of the turkey. These parts should be removed from the turkey cavity before cooking but can be used to make rich, flavorful gravy. See our Holiday Turkey with Giblet Gravy recipe for more details or check out our Why Butterball® Turkeys are the Best Available page to learn about the cook proof bag our giblets come in.
You can store an unopened whole turkey in the freezer for up to 2 years.
Check out our Food Safety Essentials for details on how and how long to store turkey leftovers. You can also find detailed storage instructions on each of our product pages.
As a general rule, you can keep your Frozen Butterball Turkey in the freezer in its original packaging for up to 2 years and it should still be of good quality. Turkeys kept in commercial freezers, like those at grocery stores, may be kept even longer. Butterball uses a coding system known as the lot code system. An example of it has been provided below:
5026622900
This number should be on the back of the Butterball tag. If the store has placed their sticker on the tag, you will need to peel it off to see these numbers.
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All of the Butterball products are gluten free except for Butterball Stuffed Turkey (bread stuffing) and Butterball Frozen Meatballs. For our products that are packaged with gravy packets, the gravy packets are gluten free as well. The gravy contains rice flour instead of wheat flour and the modified food starch is corn based.
Turkey containing no artificial flavor or flavoring, coloring ingredient, chemical preservative, or any other artificial or synthetic ingredient and that is minimally processed (a process that does not fundamentally alter the product) may be labeled "natural." The label must explain the use of the term "natural" (e.g., no added colorings or artificial ingredients, minimally processed). Source: USDA
Butterball, LLC does not add MSG to any of its products. According to USDA regulations, MSG must be listed in the ingredient statement if it is add to food products.
The USDA requires that any of the top 8 allergens be listed on the packaging of our products. Example: Butterball products will say “contains wheat” or “contains milk”.
It is our responsibility to produce healthy, high-quality turkeys in a responsible way. Animal Care and Well-Being is central to who we are as a company, and we are committed to maintaining the health and well-being of our turkeys through ongoing efforts including:
The American Humane Certified program, a voluntary program offered by American Humane, is the nation’s first independent, third-party humane certification program for farm animals. Through rigorous inspections and examinations, American Humane provides third-party, independent verification that certified producers’ care and handling of farm animals meet or exceed the peer-reviewed, science-based animal welfare standards of American Humane.
Butterball is the first national turkey producer to attain American Humane Certification. For more information on Butterball’s commitment to the community, please click here.
For more information on the American Humane, visit http://www.americanhumane.org/.
For more information on the American Humane Certified program, visit http://www.humaneheartland.org/.
Whether you call it stuffing or dressing, it's at the heart of any Thanksgiving. Watch as Kurt from the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line shows you how to stuff your turkey.
When cooking turkey, be sure to follow proper food safety and handling guidelines. Not sure what turkey stuffing recipe to use? We have plenty you’re sure to love.
If you decide to cook your stuffing in your turkey, follow these simple steps to prepare and cook the stuffed turkey properly.
Need help determining if your turkey is done? Check out How to Check for Doneness or How to Place a Meat Thermometer.
Brining is similar to marinating, but is primarily focused on moistening the meat as opposed to adding flavor. Brining your turkey prior to cooking will help ensure you end up with a deliciously moist and flavor-packed turkey for your next gathering.
The first step in the process is selecting a brine recipe for a juicy, flavorful Butterball® turkey that works for any occasion. Once you’ve selected your brine you’ll need to:
There are a number of considerations when buying a turkey. Firstly, how many people are you serving? From here you should consider how many adults versus children, whether they’re light or heavy eaters, and whether or not you want leftovers.
Our turkey expert Charla has some great pointers for how to pick a turkey. For more help, check out our turkey calculators and learn why Butterball® Turkeys are the best available.
Choosing a fresh or frozen turkey depends largely on preference, but also on how soon you plan on cooking your turkey. Make the right decision for you by considering these general tips.
Marinades are a great way to add a burst of flavor to perfectly cooked Butterball® turkey breasts, tenderloins and other turkey cuts. Whether you want a tangy twist or a spicy surprise, marinades are simple to prepare and don’t require days of preparation.
When using a marinade be sure to follow these general rules:
Looking for a great marinade recipe? Try our Bourbon and Cola Marinated Turkey.