Today is the final recipe in our easy Thanksgiving series this year. Just like the others, this homemade turkey gravy is super easy to make and absolutely delicious! The best part is that when you cook your whole turkey, you’ll end up with 3 easy dishes for the big meal!

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I’m 100% a gravy girl. I blame my southern roots, but I love gravy on pretty much all of my Thanksgiving food as well as biscuits and gravy and pork in mushroom gravy. I can’t get enough of it.

My Papa, on the other hand, doesn’t like gravy at all. (Which totally blows my mind.) That of course means more delicious gravy for me during the big Thanksgiving dinner. Even if you’re like my Papa and not a fan, this recipe is so easy and delicious, your guests will never know you don’t like gravy.

Homemade Turkey Gravy Ingredients

Turkey Pan Drippings
1/2 Cup of Flour
1-2 Cups of Turkey Broth (Depending on how thick you like it)
Pinch of Salt

Step 1

After you finish cooking your turkey, pour all of the pan drippings into a small pot.

Step 2

Bring to a soft boil over medium high heat.

Step 4

Then, whisk in your flour until well combined.

Step 5

Once your flour is thoroughly mixed into your drippings, whisk in 1 cup of turkey broth and return to a boil for 5 minutes.

Step 6

Next, reduce the heat, stir in salt, and simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 7

After 10 minutes, check your gravy to see if it is the consistency that you want. If it is too thick, add in additional turkey broth 1/4 cup at a time until desired consistency is reached.

Note:

The gravy will thicken even more as it cools so you want the consistency to be slightly runnier than your preference.

This homemade turkey gravy is so incredibly easy to make. Once you know the basic recipe, start to play around with the flavors. Add in some onion powder and paprika for a delightful flavor take on classic turkey gravy. Make your gravy sweeter by mixing in a small amount of cranberry sauce during step 2. Get creative with your holiday flavors!

If you’re feeling super ambitious, you can make your own broth from the turkey neck and the carcass but since your turkey has to be carved for that, I recommend canning the broth for next year’s gravy instead.

Homemade Turkey Gravy from Scratch

Name: Homemade Turkey Gravy from Scratch
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: Turkey Pan Drippings; 1/2 Cup of Flour; 1-2 Cups of Turkey Broth (Depending on how thick you like it); Pinch of Salt

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

Turkey Pan Drippings
1/2 Cup of Flour
1-2 Cups of Turkey Broth (Depending on how thick you like it)
Pinch of Salt

Instructions

After you finish cooking your turkey, pour all of the pan drippings into a small pot.
Bring to a soft boil over medium high heat.
Then, whisk in your flour until well combined.
Once your flour is thoroughly mixed into your drippings, whisk in 1 cup of turkey broth and return to a boil for 5 minutes.
Next, reduce the heat, stir in salt, and simmer for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, check your gravy to see if it is the consistency that you want. If it is too thick, add in additional turkey broth 1/4 cup at a time until desired consistency is reached.

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Turkey is delicious and always welcome in this house. Luckily, this time of year is the best time to stock up to fill your freezer inexpensively. Whether you’re in charge of preparing Thanksgiving dinner this year or simply want to save money on your grocery budget this fall, this is the easiest way to cook a whole turkey in the oven for every occasion.

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The first year I cooked a whole turkey, it wasn’t actually for Thanksgiving dinner. It was because they were on sale and a great way to save money on our grocery budget.

The great thing about it was that there wasn’t any pressure. I was out $10 if it didn’t turn out and we might have to re-heat some leftovers. That made the entire event laid back and easy. Even better, the turkey turned out great.

I’ve been using this recipe ever since, including when we did host Thanksgiving dinner. You’ll have a delicious, crowd-pleasing bird with a quarter of the effort when you serve this amazing turkey recipe.

Ingredients

Whole Turkey (Defrosted)
1 Stick of Butter
2 Tablespoons Dried Rosemary
Dash of Salt and Pepper
Stuffing

Note: You will also need a turkey sized oven bag.

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350º Fahrenheit.

Step 2

First, remove your turkey from the packaging and then remove the organs pouch and neck from inside of the turkey.

Note:

I don’t eat the gizzards so I toss them. If you want to prepare them, here is a recipe for you to try.

Step 3

Next, carefully free the legs of your turkey and slide your hand between the meat and the skin to separate it.

Step 4

Once your skin is separated, cut your stick of butter into slices and slide them between the skin and the meat of your turkey.

Step 5

Then, re-truss the legs of your turkey as they were before.

Step 6

Next, stuff your turkey with this super easy stuffing recipe. Don’t worry if it all doesn’t fit inside of the turkey cavity. The trussed legs form a ‘bowl’ to hold the excess.

Step 7

Lastly, cover the outside of your turkey with dried rosemary and top with a dash of salt and pepper.

Step 8

Prepare your oven bag by shaking flour inside of it (it doesn’t take much). Be sure to dump out the excess.

Step 9

Carefully, place your stuffed and seasoned turkey inside the oven bag and place in a roasting pan.

Step 10

After your turkey is in the pan, close your bag and cut a few slits in the top of the bag.

Step 11

Bake your turkey according to the weight. (You can find this on the instructions in the box of oven bags.)

Tip:

Most turkeys will take a minimum of 3 hours to cook so plan your schedule accordingly.

Step 12

Once your turkey is baked, scoop out the stuffing into a serving bowl before carving.

Step 13

All that’s left is to carve your turkey and serve!

With this recipe for the easiest way to cook a whole turkey in the oven there’s no need to worry about the big meal. It leaves you free to concentrate on your friends and family over great food and even better conversation. Don’t forget to check out my crazy easy stuffing recipe and come back later this week to find out how to make your own turkey gravy out of the pan drippings. (No need to worry, it’s another super simple recipe.)

Easiest Way to Cook a Whole Turkey in the Oven

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 3 hours

Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

Whole Turkey (Defrosted)
1 Stick of Butter
2 Tablespoons Dried Rosemary
Dash of Salt and Pepper
Stuffing

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350º Fahrenheit.
First, remove your turkey from the packaging and then remove the organs pouch and neck from inside of the turkey.
Next, carefully free the legs of your turkey and slide your hand between the meat and the skin to separate it.
Once your skin is separated, cut your stick of butter into slices and slide them between the skin and the meat of your turkey.
Then, re-truss the legs of your turkey as they were before.
Next, stuff your turkey with this super easy stuffing recipe. Don’t worry if it all doesn’t fit inside of the turkey cavity. The trussed legs form a ‘bowl’ to hold the excess.
Lastly, cover the outside of your turkey with dried rosemary and top with a dash of salt and pepper.
Prepare your oven bag by shaking flour inside of it (it doesn’t take much). Be sure to dump out the excess.
Carefully, place your stuffed and seasoned turkey inside the oven bag and place in a roasting pan.
After your turkey is in the pan, close your bag and cut a few slits in the top of the bag.
Bake your turkey according to the weight. (You can find this on the instructions in the box of oven bags.)
Once your turkey is baked, scoop out the stuffing into a serving bowl before carving.

Notes

Your cook time will vary depending on the size of your turkey.

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Creative food is one of the many awesome things about the holidays. Even better, those creative treats are usually sweets so score! Most of these adorable turkey treats for Thanksgiving fall in the sweets category but you will find one savory dish too.

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You already know how much I absolutely love pie but I do love looking at super cute little desserts. Since I’m not a fan of white chocolate, I get especially excited about turkey treats because they are made with milk or dark chocolate more often. Score!

Chocolate Bark Thanksgiving Turkeys (The Monday Box)

How cool are these chocolate turkeys? The colorful, psychedelic looks is sure to brighten up your Thanksgiving table this year.

Thanksgiving Turkey OREO Cookies (Home Cooking Memories)

Wondering how to make OREO cookies even better? Turn them into adorable turkeys of course! Find out how with this super easy recipe.

Easy Thanksgiving Turkey Brownies (Walking on Sunshine)

These easy turkey brownies are absolutely adorable and so super easy to make. Plus, of course, brownies!

Adorable Turkey Cookies (She Saved)

If you’re looking for a treat that will really wow your guests this year then these turkey cookies are for you!

Turkey Cupcakes (The Country Chic Cottage)

I love how silly and fun these cupcakes are. It’s also awesome that she uses marshmallows instead of traditional candy corn. It gives them a more whimsical look for your festivities.

Thanksgiving Turkey Cheese Ball (Crafts a la Mode)

As promised, here is your savory turkey treat for the big feast. It is just as easy to make and still crazy festive.

Turkey Brownie Cups (The Simple Parent)

These ones are similar to the brownie treats above except you don’t have to cut out your brownie circles. Now you have 2 methods to suit your preference.

Pumpkin Pie Turkeys (Suburban Simplicity)

Make your pumpkin pies bite-sized adorableness with this easy idea! They are easy to serve and your family and friends will love them.

You will have the most festive treat table in town with these adorable turkey treats for Thanksgiving. I maintain that they are also a great diet management tool because they’re too cute to eat. At least in theory, right?

Want more? Check out this week’s Merry Monday link party below for more adorable Thanksgiving treats. Don’t forget to add your own awesome ideas too!