Forget store-bought! You can make flavorful gravy from scratch in 20 minutes. Here are Thanksgiving gravy recipes to keep handy for the holidays.
12 of Our Best Thanksgiving Gravy Recipes
Updated on Feb. 23, 2024
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Turkey Gravy
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Making turkey gravy recipes is simple when you have the right proportions of ingredients. This version tastes delicious and will become your go-to gravy for every holiday dinner. —Virginia Watson, Kirksville, Missouri
This is one of the best homemade gravy recipes for a busy day in the kitchen. You’ll need only four ingredients and 15 minutes to whip up a rich gravy for the turkey and mashed potatoes.
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Mushroom Sour Cream Gravy
Total Time
40 min
Servings
about 4-1/2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
My grandma made this gravy every Thanksgiving to drizzle over sliced turkey and stuffing. When I have leftover turkey and mushroom gravy, I chop the turkey into small pieces and add it to the gravy. I serve it over a piece of bread, open-face style. —Joy Mellwig, Naples, Florida
Perfect for a plant-based holiday meal, this savory gravy can easily be made vegan by using plant-based butter and sour cream. New to the world of vegan cooking? Be sure to check our guide to the best vegan butter brands.
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Giblet Gravy Recipe
Total Time
20 min
Servings
1-3/4 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
My mother used to make this old fashioned, southern-style gravy every holiday for the family, and now I make it for mine. It's a tasty variation of a turkey giblet gravy. You might be surprised how much you like it. —Dunya Johnson, Rochester, New York
Talk about traditional Thanksgiving gravy! This recipe uses the giblets to infuse a chicken stock with incredible flavor. Then, chopped hard-boiled eggs add a fun texture.
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Apple Gravy
Total Time
45 min
Servings
1 cup
From the Recipe Creator:
You might want to make a double batch of this rich apple gravy. Yep, it's sensational with beef, but you've gotta try it on mashed potatoes, chops and roasted veggies, too. —Kathryn Conrad, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Wow your guests with one of our top-rated Thanksgiving gravy recipes. The secret ingredients that make this gravy rich and delicious? A quarter cup of apple brandy and an apple like Jonagold or Honeycrisp.
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Chicken Gravy
Total Time
20 min
Servings
1-1/2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a quick and easy chicken gravy for roasted chicken or baked chicken of any kind. It also goes perfectly with mashed potatoes! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
This chicken gravy recipe calls for chicken drippings but can easily be made with turkey drippings. It’s thickened with flour to give it a perfectly luscious texture.
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Easy Turkey Gravy
Total Time
20 min
Servings
16 servings (1/4 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
A traditional, from-scratch easy turkey gravy recipe will work for any roasted meat or poultry. Switch up the herbs to fit your preferences, or simply use what you have on hand. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
True to its name, this is one of the best Thanksgiving gravy recipes if you’re short on time. Not only is our recipe ready in 20 minutes, but a single batch makes 16 servings and calls for six simple ingredients.
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Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy
Total Time
2 hours 25 min
Servings
4-1/4 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves gravy, so I can never have enough of this make-ahead turkey gravy recipe on hand for a holiday dinner. The base is prepared with turkey wings and can be prepped in advance. —Linda Fitzsimmons, Fort Edward, New York
This is one of the best Thanksgiving gravy recipes for holiday tables that could never have too much gravy! You can bake the turkey wings and steep the broth up to two days in advance. Then, on the day of your feast, whisk in the flour and butter (a flat whisk is ideal for this task).
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Make-Ahead Maple & Sage Gravy
Total Time
3 hours 45 min
Servings
3-1/2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Save those turkey wings! Then use this richly flavored stock in my pour-it-on-everything herbed gravy. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas
The star of this make-ahead gravy recipe is turkey wings. Simmer the wings in a stockpot with onion, fresh sage and broth for a rich gravy that pairs well with turkey and all of our favorite Thanksgiving sides.
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Ready Gravy Mix
Total Time
15 min
Servings
3/4 cup
From the Recipe Creator:
This dry gravy mix keeps up to six months, so any time you yearn for chicken or beef gravy, you can stir up a portion. You'll love its just-made flavor and convenience. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah
This Thanksgiving gravy recipe makes a dry mix that’s perfect for year-round gravy cravings. The mix is ready in 15 minutes and keeps well for up to six months. You can even add garlic powder or herbs de Provence for additional flavor.
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Apple Butter & Onion Gravy
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4-1/2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
This onion gravy recipe is so creamy and good I could eat it like soup. But it's best draped over mashed potatoes and other Thanksgiving fixings. For reheating the next day, if it's too thick, just stir in a bit of milk. — Mindie Hilton, Susanville, California
This gravy recipe packs a serious punch, thanks to the addition of cream cheese and apple butter. Drizzle it over mashed potatoes and other Thanksgiving side dishes for a truly decadent dinner.
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Gravy
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2-1/3 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Make your Thanksgiving or other special-occasion dinner easy with this can't-miss homemade gravy recipe. Use the drippings from your roasted turkey, and the gravy is done in just 20 minutes. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah
Ready in 20 minutes, this recipe is truly foolproof. Don’t skip the poultry seasoning or chicken bouillon granules—both are essential ingredients that make this Thanksgiving gravy recipe a keeper!
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Orange Tarragon Gravy
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Tarragon adds terrific flavor to this gravy, while orange juice adds a bit of sweetness. —Shirley Bedzis, San Diego, California
Looking for a unique gravy recipe for the holidays this year? This one is perfect! Fresh tarragon results in a rich gravy with a distinct flavor, while the orange juice lends a hint of sweetness.
