Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy with Added Protein
Thanksgiving · Sauce
With added protein
Made with Unflavored Meal Boosters
Smooth, savory gravy without waiting for the turkey to come out of the oven. A carton of broth, a little butter and flour, and Unflavored Meal Boosters are all you need to get a head start.
- Prep
- 5 minutes
- Cook
- 15 minutes
- Total
- 20 minutes
- Makes
- About 2 cups; 8 portions of 1/4 cup
Times are approximate; use the texture and temperature cues in the recipe.
One less thing to finish at the last minute
Turkey gravy usually lands on the to-do list at the busiest moment of Thanksgiving. This version starts with broth, so you can make it before the carving board comes out.
A lightly browned butter-and-flour base gives the gravy body. Unflavored Meal Boosters is whisked into warm broth separately and added at the end. That keeps the mixing straightforward and lets you adjust the consistency before it reaches the table.
The recipe
Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy with Added Protein
About 2 cups; 8 portions of 1/4 cup · 20 minutes total
Unflavored Meal Boosters: 42 g · 2 full product servings in this recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium turkey broth or chicken broth, divided, plus more as needed
- 42 g Unflavored Meal Boosters (2 full 21 g product servings; 4 label scoops)
- 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Measure the powder by weight when possible. A scoop is not always a full serving; use the serving size on your product label.
Instructions
- Warm a little broth. Warm 1/2 cup of the broth in a microwave-safe measuring jug or small saucepan until warm but not boiling. Gradually whisk in the Unflavored Meal Boosters until dissolved. Set aside.
- Make a golden roux. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring constantly, until it smells lightly toasted and turns pale golden.
- Build the gravy. Gradually whisk in the remaining 1 1/2 cups broth. Add the poultry seasoning and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5–7 minutes, whisking often, until the gravy coats the back of a spoon.
- Finish and adjust. Remove from the heat and slowly whisk in the reserved broth-and-Booster mixture. If needed, return to low heat just to warm through. Add a little extra broth for a more pourable gravy. Taste for salt. The finished yield is about 2 cups; if needed, add warm broth to reach that amount. Serve warm.
A few useful details
Choose a broth you enjoy. Since there are no pan drippings, the broth supplies most of the turkey flavor. Low-sodium broth gives you more control over seasoning.
Add the broth slowly. Whisking in the first few splashes thoroughly helps prevent flour lumps. Add the rest in a steady stream.
Expect it to thicken as it stands. Keep a little extra broth nearby and whisk in a splash just before serving.
Make it up to 2 days ahead. Cool promptly in a shallow container and refrigerate. Reheat in a saucepan, adding broth as needed and bringing the gravy to a rolling boil before serving.
What the Booster adds
This recipe uses 2 full servings of Unflavored Meal Boosters. Divided into 8 equal portions, that contributes approximately 5 g protein per portion from the product alone, based on the current label. This is not the total protein in the finished dish.
Storing and serving
Refrigerate within 2 hours. Use within 3–4 days of preparation. Reheat gravy to a rolling boil, stirring frequently and adding broth as needed to restore its consistency.
Make it with Meal Boosters
Keep the flavor savory and simple.
Unflavored Meal Boosters fits into warm gravy, soups, and other dishes where you want the original seasoning to lead.
Shop Unflavored Meal BoostersAllergen note: Contains milk and wheat as written. Contains collagen and poultry broth; not vegetarian.