Rapid Roast Turkey with Cream Gravy Recipe

Name: Rapid Roast Turkey with Cream Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 pounds turkey; 1/2 cup butter melted; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1 each onions quartered; 1 each carrots chopped; 1 each bay leaves; 1 sprig parsley leaves; 1 teaspoon thyme dried; 6 tablespoons butter; 6 tablespoons flour, all-purpose; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper ground; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg ground

Servings: persons

16 pounds turkey
1/2 cup butter melted
2 cloves garlic minced
1 each onions quartered
1 each carrots chopped
1 each bay leaves
1 sprig parsley leaves
1 teaspoon thyme dried
6 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons flour, all-purpose
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper ground
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg ground

1
Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
2
Place turkey, breast side down, on a cutting surface.
3
Using poultry shears or sturdy kitchen scissors, remove backbone from turkey by cutting along each side of backbone.
4
Cut off wing tips.
5
Reserve backbone, wing tips, and giblets for Cream Gravy.
6
Place turkey in roasting pan.
7
Push legs down slightly so that they are flat in pan.
8
Stir butter and garlic together in a small bowl; pour over turkey.
9
Roast turkey 15 minutes; reduce heat to 375F (190C) F and exterior of bird is a rich dark brown and juices run clear when joint is moved (about 2 hours and 20 minutes).
10
After first hour baste turkey with pan juices from roasting pan.
11
While turkey is roasting begin gravy.
12
Place roast turkey on carving board.
13
Loosely cover with aluminum foil and let rest for 15 to 20 minutes before carving to maintain moisture of turkey and make it easier to carve.
14
Strain pan juices into turkey broth (see below).
15
Carve turkey and serve piping hot with Cream Gravy.

4300

kcal

Calories

210

Fat

Carbs

532

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 pounds turkey, 1/2 cup butter melted, 2 cloves garlic minced, 1 each onions quartered, and more.

Yes, Rapid Roast Turkey with Cream Gravy falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Rapid Roast Turkey with Cream Gravy

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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