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TACKLE GRAVY ANXIETY WITH MCCORMICK TURKEY GRAVY MIX

Add Your Personal Stamp with Flavor Variations from the McCormick Kitchens

Perfect turkey gravy is a hallmark of the holidays. Don’t let fears of thin, tasteless and lumpy gravy stir up angst. Make gravy as good as Mom’s (or maybe even better) with McCormick Turkey Gravy Mix. It’s a cook’s secret weapon. Just start with Perfect Turkey Gravy and make the recipe your own with one of these delicious variations:

Perfect Turkey Gravy

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Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes 2 packages McCormick® Turkey Gravy Mix 1/4 cup flour 3 cups cold water 1 cup turkey pan drippings or turkey broth 1. Mix Gravy Mix and flour in large saucepan. Gradually stir in water and turkey drippings with wire whisk until smooth. 2. Stirring frequently, cook on medium-high heat until gravy comes to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. (Gravy will continue to thicken upon standing.) Makes 15 (1/4-cup) servings. Nutritional Information per One Serving: About 52 Calories, Fat 4g, Protein 0g, Carbohydrates 4g, Cholesterol 4mg, Sodium 188mg, Fiber 0g

Flavor Variations

Apple Sage Turkey Gravy: Prepare as directed, decreasing water to 1 cup and adding 1 cup apple juice. Stir 1 teaspoon McCormick® Rubbed Sage into Gravy Mix. Makes 12 (1/4-cup) servings. Garlic and White Wine Turkey Gravy: Prepare as directed, decreasing water to 2 cups and adding 1/4 cup white wine. Stir 1/4 teaspoon each McCormick® Garlic Powder and McCormick® Thyme Leaves into Gravy Mix. Makes 12 (1/4-cup) servings. Cinnamon-Chipotle Turkey Gravy: Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large saucepan on medium heat. Add 1/4 cup chopped red onion; cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender. Mix 2 packages McCormick® Turkey Gravy Mix, 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 teaspoon each McCormick® Ground Cinnamon and McCormick® Gourmet Collection® Chipotle Chile Pepper, 2 cups cold water and 1 cup turkey drippings. Add to saucepan; mix well. Continue as directed in step 2. Makes 12 (1/4-cup) servings. Hearty Sage Turkey Gravy: Prepare as directed, decreasing water to 2 cups. Stir 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Rubbed Sage into Gravy Mix. Makes 12 (1/4-cup) servings. Mushroom-Onion Turkey Gravy: Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large saucepan on medium heat. Add 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms and 1/4 cup chopped onion; cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender. Mix 2 packages McCormick® Turkey Gravy Mix, 1 1/2 cups cold water and 1 cup turkey drippings. Add to saucepan; mix well. Continue as directed in step 2. Makes 8 (1/4-cup) servings. Hearty Herbed Turkey Gravy: Prepare as directed, decreasing water to 2 cups. Stir 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Poultry Seasoning into Gravy Mix. Makes 12 (1/4-cup) servings.

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