Best Foolproof Thanksgiving Turkey And Gravy Recipes

FOOLPROOF TURKEY GRAVY

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There are just two simple steps (and five easy ingredients) in this delicious turkey gravy from drippings. You'll be delighted with the smooth, flavorful results. This is a recipe you'll return to every year, so be prepared to become the designated "gravy maker" at all your holiday gatherings. You'll get rave reviews, but don't let anyone know how easy it really is to make turkey graving from drippings; it may sound complicated, but with Betty's foolproof recipe you'll be able to add another turkey feather to your apron.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Condiment

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1/4 cup turkey drippings (fat and juices from roasted turkey)
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 cups liquid (juices from roasted turkey, broth, water)
1/2 teaspoon salt, or less, if using turkey drippings
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Pour drippings from roasting pan into bowl, leaving brown particles in pan. Return 1/4 cup drippings to roasting pan. (Measure accurately because too little fat makes gravy lumpy.) Stir in flour. (Measure accurately so gravy is not greasy.)
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Stir in liquid. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 2 Tablespoons, Sodium 200 mg

FOOLPROOF GRAVY

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Make your Thanksgiving or other special-occasion dinner easy with this can't-miss recipe. Use the drippings from your roasted turkey, and the gravy is done in just 20 minutes. -Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 2-1/3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

Drippings from 1 roasted turkey
1/2 to 1 cup turkey or chicken broth
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/8 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

Pour drippings into a 2-cup measuring cup. Skim and discard fat. Add enough broth to the drippings to measure 2 cups; transfer to a small saucepan and bring to a boil., In a small bowl, whisk flour and milk until smooth; gradually stir into drippings mixture. Stir in the bouillon granules, poultry seasoning and white pepper. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.