Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

For a quick, hands free option of mashed potatoes, try THIS crockpot option!

Grandma’s Mashed Potatoes

Serves 8 People

Ingredients for Mashed Potatoes:

• 5lb bag of Russet Potatoes (approximately 10-12 potatoes)

• 2 tsp Salt

• 1/2 cup Butter

• 1/2 cup Cream Cheese

• 2 TBSP Minced Onion

• 1 cup hot milk

• Optional: Chives and/or Rosemary Sprigs for flavor

Directions:

• Boil potatoes in salted water until they are tender.

• Drain and then mash.

• Add minced onion, butter, and cream cheese and mash in ingredients.

• Add hot milk and mash until the potatoes have a whipped appearance.

• Serve immediately with chives/rosemary sprigs if desired.

Grandma’s Turkey Gravy Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 TBSP all-purpose flour or use Gluten-Free 1:1 flour

• 3 TBSP Turkey Fat or Butter

• 2 cups of skimmed turkey juices. Add broth if needed to get to 2 cups

• 1/2 cup milk, stock, or water for your preferred consistency

• Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions

• Strain turkey drippings from turkey pan through a mesh sieve.

• Let sit until fat comes to the top and transfer fat to a medium saucepan. If you don’t have 3 TBSP worth of fat, add butter.

• Set saucepan over medium heat. Once the fat is sizzling, whisk in flour and stir until combined. About 2 minutes.

• Gradually pour the rest of the juices or broth into saucepan, whisking consistently.

• Bring to a boil while mixing.

• Add 1/4 cup of milk, stock or water.

• Simmer for 5 minutes

• Season with salt and pepper to taste if needed.

• Remove from heat and cover until ready to serve. It will thicken as it cools.

*NOTE: How cute is THIS gravy boat with a built in warmer?