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Cook Turkey Gravy over Mashed Potatoes | America's Melting Pot | America's Melting Pot

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Turkey Gravy over Mashed Potatoes

Total time

35 minutes

Servings

6 servings

Ingredient checklist

0/8

Equipment

Large pot

Cutting board

Chef's knife

Mixing bowl

Ladle

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Step 1 of 8

Prepare mashed potatoes by boiling peeled potatoes until tender.

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Turkey gravy over mashed potatoes is a widely recognized comfort food in American school lunches and cafeteria offerings. Combining easily prepared mashed potatoes with rich turkey gravy offers a filling meal component that appeals to children and adults alike. The dish is emblematic of institutional cooking that balances cost, nutrition, and taste to satisfy mass meal service requirements throughout U.S. school systems and concession stands.

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