This flavorful, juicy bacon wrapped turkey breast recipe is covered in a balsamic garlic herb rub, then wrapped in a bacon weave. It’s delicious anytime of the year, or perfect as the main course for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner!

bacon wrapped turkey breast sliced on plate with fresh thyme sprigs

It’s the last day of “Thanksgiving Week” on the blog and I’ve saved the big kahuna for last! That’s right, the turkey, the center of the Thanksgiving table!

Since we have a small family, we started preparing a turkey breast a few years back, instead of a whole turkey. It’s the perfect size for 4-6 people and if you want to try a couple of different turkey recipes, this is a great way to do it!

We usually prepare a Cranberry Glazed Turkey Breast (my Mom’s favorite!) and an Herb Crusted Turkey Breast.

This year I decided we should throw in something new so I mimicked one of my most popular recipes, this Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin. This new turkey breast recipe is coated in a delicious balsamic herb rub, then wrapped up in crispy bacon goodness!

The turkey is tender and juicy, the bacon is perfectly crisp, and the entire dish is phenomenally flavorful! O-M-G, for real, this is the best bacon I’ve ever eaten in my life! Salty, garlicky, herb-covered, crispy, bacon goodness!

The great thing about this bacon wrapped turkey (besides the fact that it’s insanely delicious!) is that it only takes about 10 minutes of prep time and an hour to roast in the oven.

A quick and simple main dish will leave you plenty of time to prep those sides, like Sweet Potato Skins with Sage Pesto and Bacon (more bacon, yes please!), Mushroom Brussels Sprout Casserole and Crock Pot Creamed Corn!

Bacon Wrapped Turkey Breast Ingredients on wood cutting board

Ingredients

  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Olive oil
  • Fresh rosemary
  • Fresh thyme
  • Steak seasoning – click the link for my easy (and delicious!!) homemade steak seasoning recipe or pick up pre-mixed Montreal steak seasoning at the grocery store on the spice aisle. This delicious spice combination includes kosher salt, coarse ground pepper, paprika and more.
  • Garlic cloves
  • Boneless turkey breast – you’ll want what’s labeled a “turkey breast roast” at the grocery store. It should be around 3-4 pounds in weight. This recipe will unfortunately not work with a bone-in, or larger turkey breast, as the bacon will burn before the turkey is fully cooked.
  • Bacon – you’ll want to use regular sliced bacon for this recipe, not thick-cut bacon.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Whisk the balsamic vinegar and olive oil together in a small bowl. Chop 4 sprigs of rosemary and 4 springs of thyme, add to the bowl with the steak seasoning and crushed garlic.

balsamic vinegar, olive oil and herbs in a bowl

Brush this mixture over the turkey breast.

balsamic herb rub on turkey breast on wood cutting board

Place the two remaining sprigs of rosemary & thyme on top of the turkey.

fresh springs of rosemary and thyme on top of herb rubbed turkey breast on wood cutting board

Weave the bacon strips together over the turkey breast.

Bacon weave on top of turkey breast on wood cutting board

Wrap the bacon around the turkey, and tuck it underneath. Make sure the ends of the rosemary and thyme sprigs slightly stick out at the end for easy removal after the turkey has roasted.

Place the bacon wrapped turkey on top of a wire rack on a foil-lined baking sheet, or in a roasting pan with a tray.

bacon wrapped turkey breast on wire rack on top of foil-lined baking sheet

Brush any extra herb rub on top of the bacon.

herb rubbed bacon wrapped turkey breast on wire rack

Place in the oven and bake for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature of the turkey breast reaches 165°F on a meat thermometer.

Remove the sprigs of rosemary and thyme from under the bacon and slice the turkey.

Bacon Wrapped Turkey Breast sliced on plate with fresh herbs

Recipe tips

  • Keep an eye on the bacon after about 40 minutes. If it starts to look too dark, or like it might start to burn, loosely cover the turkey with foil. Continue roasting it until the internal temperature of the turkey reaches 165°F.
  • Never use a bone-in turkey breast for this recipe. Because the turkey breast will be much larger, the bacon will not wrap fully around the turkey breast. And the bacon will burn before the turkey is fully cooked.
  • If the turkey breast still has the skin attached, I recommend using a sharp knife to remove it before making this recipe. Since the skin is not exposed, it will not get crispy, and therefore the texture of the skin won’t be great.
  • Always make sure to thaw the turkey breast completely before using it in this recipe. I recommend moving the turkey breast from the freezer to the refrigerator 2-3 days before making this recipe. This will ensure that it’s fully thawed before preparing this dish.
  • If you don’t have steak seasoning available, replace it with 1 tablespoon kosher salt and 1 tablespoon coarse ground black pepper.
  • This recipe is naturally gluten free and dairy free, using the ingredients listed in this post.

Storage and reheating

You can store leftover bacon wrapped turkey in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.

You can eat the turkey and bacon cold, or reheat it in the oven or microwave.

To reheat it in the oven, I recommend wrapping it in foil. Place it in a 350°F preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through.

To reheat it in the microwave, place a few slices on a microwave-safe plate and microwave for 1-2 minutes.

What to do with leftovers

Sure, leftover bacon wrapped turkey is delicious in a sandwich, but you can also use it in all of these different recipes!

sliced, cooked bacon wrapped turkey breast on plate with fresh herbs

What to serve with it

Pair this amazing turkey recipe with any of these delicious side dishes for Thanksgiving dinner, or an impressive meal, anytime of the year!

sliced, cooked bacon wrapped turkey breast on plate with fresh herbs

More bacon wrapped recipes

Love bacon as much as I do? Try all of these delicious bacon-wrapped recipes as an appetizer or main course!

Making this turkey for the holidays? Be sure to Instagram a picture, tag me @whitneybond and hashtag #WBRecipes! I can’t wait to see all of the WhitneyBond.com recipes come to life on your dining room tables!

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Garlic Herb Bacon Wrapped Turkey Breast

This bacon wrapped turkey breast is covered in a balsamic garlic herb rub then wrapped in a bacon weave for a flavorful, juicy turkey recipe.

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Whisk the balsamic vinegar and olive oil together in a small bowl.
  • Chop 4 sprigs of rosemary and 4 springs of thyme, add to the bowl with the steak seasoning and crushed garlic.
  • Brush this mixture over the turkey breast.
  • Place the two remaining sprigs of rosemary and thyme on top of the turkey.
  • Weave the bacon slices together over the turkey.
  • Tuck the bacon under the turkey.
  • Make sure the ends of the rosemary and thyme sprigs slightly stick out at the end for easy removal after the turkey has baked.
  • Place the bacon wrapped turkey on top of a wire rack on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  • Brush any extra herb rub on top of the bacon.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature of the turkey breast reaches 165°F.

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Notes

  • Keep an eye on the bacon after about 40 minutes. If it starts to look too dark, or like it might start to burn, loosely cover the turkey with foil. Continue roasting it until the internal temperature of the turkey reaches 165°F.
  • Never use a bone-in turkey breast for this recipe. Because the turkey breast will be much larger, the bacon will not wrap fully around the turkey breast. And the bacon will burn before the turkey is fully cooked.
  • If the turkey breast still has the skin attached, I recommend using a sharp knife to remove it before making this recipe. Since the skin is not exposed, it will not get crispy, and therefore the texture of the skin won’t be great.
  • Always make sure to thaw the turkey breast completely before using it in this recipe. I recommend moving the turkey breast from the freezer to the refrigerator 2-3 days before making this recipe. This will ensure that it’s fully thawed before preparing this dish.
  • If you don’t have steak seasoning available, replace it with 1 tablespoon kosher salt and 1 tablespoon coarse ground black pepper.
  • This recipe is naturally gluten free and dairy free, using the ingredients listed in this post.
  • You can store leftover bacon wrapped turkey in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Serving 4servingCalories 762kcal (38%)Carbohydrates 6g (2%)Protein 109g (218%)Fat 33g (51%)Saturated Fat 8g (40%)Polyunsaturated Fat 4gMonounsaturated Fat 15gTrans Fat 0.1gCholesterol 320mg (107%)Sodium 551mg (23%)Potassium 164mg (5%)Fiber 1g (4%)Sugar 2g (2%)Vitamin A 149mg (3%)Vitamin C 4mg (5%)Calcium 122mg (12%)Iron 7mg (39%)
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