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Mashed Potatoes & Turkey Gravy

Name: Mashed Potatoes & Turkey Gravy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 14
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 1/2 lb russet potatoes; 2 cloves garlic, crushed, peeled; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1 tbsp Jacobsen Salt Co. Black Pepper Salt; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 1/2 quarts turkey stock and turkey drippings from the pan of a spatchcock turkey.; 1/2 cup butter and turkey fat (rendered during cooking); 2/3 cup all purpose flour; 2 tbsp Cattleman’s Grill Lone Star Brisket Rub

Nov 20, 2024 • Tom Jackson

Nothing says comfort like a big, fluffy mound of mashed potatoes drenched in rich, golden turkey gravy! This recipe is all about cozy vibes and big flavor, combining creamy, buttery potatoes with a gravy so good you’ll want to pour it on everything. Whether you’re serving this for a holiday feast, or a weeknight treat, it’s guaranteed to bring smiles, full bellies, and maybe even a little happy dance at the table. So grab your potatoes, your favorite whisk, and let’s make some magic happen!

Mashed Potatoes & Turkey Gravy

Tom Jackson

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Cuisine

American

Servings

14

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Calories

320

This recipe serves 14 and features creamy mashed potatoes paired with a rich turkey gravy. Start by peeling and boiling 3 ½ pounds of russet potatoes with garlic cloves until tender, then rice the potatoes and mix with warmed heavy cream, butter, sour cream, and Black Pepper Salt for a smooth, flavorful base. For the gravy, combine 1 ½ quarts of turkey stock and drippings from a spatchcock turkey. Make a roux by melting butter and rendered turkey fat, whisking in flour until nutty and brown, then slowly incorporating the hot stock mixture. Season with Cattleman’s Grill Lone Star Brisket Rub and cook to your preferred consistency. Serve the mashed potatoes generously topped with the savory turkey gravy.

Ingredients

3 1/2 lb russet potatoes
2 cloves garlic, crushed, peeled
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 tbsp Jacobsen Salt Co. Black Pepper Salt
1/4 cup sour cream

Turkey Gravy:

1 1/2 quarts turkey stock and turkey drippings from the pan of a spatchcock turkey.
1/2 cup butter and turkey fat (rendered during cooking)
2/3 cup all purpose flour
2 tbsp Cattleman’s Grill Lone Star Brisket Rub

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Directions

Peel the potatoes. Cut into large chunks. Cook in simmering water with the peeled cloves of garlic until tender, about 25 minutes. Press through the potato ricer.
While the potatoes cook, warm the cream and butter in a small pot.
Mix the warmed cream and butter into the riced potatoes. Add the salt and sour cream and stir with a whisk until well incorporated.
To make the gravy, heat the stock and turkey drippings in a skillet. Bring to a simmer, then hold warm.
Melt the butter and turkey fat in a dutch oven over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk frequently for a about 90 seconds, until the aroma is nutty and the texture resembles wet sand.
Slowly pour in the hot turkey stock mixture, whisking constantly. Cook to desired thickness, adding water or more stock as needed. Add the Cattleman’s Grill Lone Star Brisket Rub to season.
Serve the mashed potatoes topped with the turkey gravy.

Recipe Note

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Recipe Highlights and Insights:

Mashed potatoes, a beloved comfort food, trace their origins back centuries to the introduction of the potato in Europe. Potatoes, native to the Andes Mountains in South America, were brought to Europe in the 16th century by Spanish explorers. Initially met with skepticism, potatoes gradually gained popularity for their versatility and nutritional value. The earliest recorded recipe for mashed potatoes appeared in the 1747 cookbook *The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy* by Hannah Glasse, where they were prepared with milk, butter, and salt. Over time, mashed potatoes became a staple in European and American diets, evolving with regional variations and flavors. From rustic farm kitchens to formal dining tables, mashed potatoes have remained a versatile dish, celebrated for their ability to complement countless meals and adapt to cultural twists, such as the addition of garlic, cream, or cheese.