TURKEY LEGS WITH MUSHROOM GRAVY

Turkey Legs with Mushroom Gravy image

Whenever we had company-which was quite often-this dish was a sure hit. We farmed 20 acres for 30 years, so we had plenty of fruits and vegetables on hand to complement this family favorite.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

4 turkey drumsticks (12 ounces each)
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
MUSHROOM GRAVY:
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup cold water
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) mushroom gravy
1 can (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon finely chopped onion
Hot cooked noodles, optional

Steps:

Place turkey legs in a roasting pan. In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, oil and seasonings. Pour over turkey legs. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 45 minutes or until lightly browned. Turn legs twice and baste occasionally with pan drippings. Remove from the oven. , For gravy, in a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in the gravy, mushrooms, parsley, garlic powder and onion; heat through. Spoon over turkey legs. , Cover loosely with foil. Bake for 1 hour or until a thermometer inserted in turkey reads 180°, basting frequently with pan drippings. If desired, serve with noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 177mg cholesterol, Sodium 714mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 57g protein.