Mushroom Gravy Wellplated Com

This has been my go-to gravy recipe for years because unlike classic Turkey Gravy, you don’t need drippings to cook it.

No drippings means no waiting for the turkey to cook, so you can make this gravy in advance. By the time I’ve finished cooking the perfect turkey, I am happy the gravy is already done.If you’ll have guests at your party with a range of dietary needs, mushroom gravy is vegetarian and easy to adapt to be vegan and/or gluten free.Mushroom gravy is also perfect when you want gravy outside of Thanksgiving. Use mushroom gravy for steak and Air Fryer Pork Chops, for biscuits, or even Roasted Green Beans.

How to Make Mushroom Gravy

With their earthiness and umami, mushrooms are an excellent ingredient to add robust, “meaty” flavor, without meat of course (they are why Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff and Grilled Portobello Mushrooms taste so satisfying). To make this the best mushroom gravy ever, I added a few bonus ingredients (fresh sage! booze!). It’s creamy and complex.

The Ingredients

Mushrooms. Look for baby bella (cremini) mushrooms, or use a blend of cremini and shiitake. Do not use white button mushrooms, which do not have as much flavor.

Butter. Unsalted butter is the fat that makes the gravy taste rich without drippings.

Vegetable Stock. Important to keep the gravy vegetarian if you have guests for whom this is a concern (otherwise, chicken or turkey stock or broth is fine).Brandy. Adds another layer of flavor to the gravy and cuts some of the richness. Garlic. For a touch of garlicky goodness.Sage. A classic, unbeatable pairing with traditional Thanksgiving flavors and mushrooms. Don’t skip it!Bay Leaf. Helps cut through the richness of the gravy.Soy Sauce. Soy sauce adds depth of flavor and umami. All-Purpose Flour. Thickens the gravy to luscious perfection.

Salt + Pepper. Black pepper and salt tie everything together.

The Directions

Storage Tips

To Store. Refrigerate gravy in an airtight storage container for up to 5 days. To Reheat. Gently rewarm gravy in a saucepan on the stovetop over low heat, stirring frequently. To Freeze. Freeze gravy in an airtight freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe

Deep Skillet. Ideal for preparing this mushroom gravy.Whisk. A small whisk is easier to handle. Liquid Measuring Cup. Mix and measure in the same cup.

Creamy mushroom gravy—all of the flavor, none of the fuss.