Name: Garlic Thyme Turkey Gravy
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 3 cups turkey stock or chicken broth; 1/4 cup turkey drippings (optional); 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Garlic and thyme make this simple turkey gravy extra flavorful and the perfect accompaniment to your Thanksgiving feast!

A glass gravy boat of turkey gravy on a white marble counter. A white serving bowl of mashed potatoes is in the background.

Easy Thanksgiving Gravy

I’m counting down the days until we get to cook and feast the day away. Gravy is a given on the Thanksgiving menu, but it’s always the last thing we throw together just as we’re setting out the spread, so it needs to be quick and easy. This super simple Garlic Thyme Turkey gravy can be made in just 15 minutes and brings so much flavor to the feast.

Turkey gravy on mashed potatoes in a fluted white shallow bowl.

Goes Great with Everything!

This turkey gravy is so versatile! It really pairs well with everything on our Thanksgiving table. Whether it’s a big turkey, a small tenderloin or roasted chicken drumsticks, some creamy mashed potatoes or classic dinner rolls, this gravy goes great with it all! Super simple and so full of flavor.

A metal spoon in a stainless steel pot of turkey gravy.

Ingredients and Supplies

(see recipe card at the bottom of this post for measurements and details)

Ingredients:

Butter
Minced garlic
All-purpose flour
Turkey stock or chicken broth
Turkey drippings (optional)
Fresh thyme sprigs
Kosher salt
Black pepper

Supplies:

Ingredients for turkey gravy in small glass dishes n a white marble counter.

How to Make Garlic Thyme Turkey Gravy

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
Whisk in the flour.

Steps to make turkey gravy for Thanksgiving.

immediately start slowly whisking in the turkey stock and the turkey drippings (if you have some).
Bring to a simmer and continue to whisk until the gravy starts to thicken, about 3-5 minutes.
Whisk in the thyme, salt and pepper.
Serve alongside poultry, potatoes, vegetables, breads, and more.

Steps to make garlic thyme turkey gravy.

Storage

To store, allow gravy to cool. Transfer to an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

To freeze, place in freezer safe baggie and store in the freezer for up to four months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.

Reheat in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring often. If too thick, add additional turkey stock or chicken broth to thin it out.

If you make this Garlic Thyme Turkey Gravy, be sure to snap a picture and share it with me on Instagram @thebakermama so I can see. If you’re on Facebook, be sure to join my Friends of The BakerMama group to connect and share all the fun and yummy recipes of mine that you make! I just love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the ideas I share. Enjoy!

xoxo,