Best Turkey Gravy Recipe (Easy & Make-Ahead Friendly)

Ingredients

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 1½ cups finely chopped yellow onions, from 1 large or 2 small onions
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• Defatted turkey drippings plus chicken broth to make 2½ cups (600 ml)
• 1 tablespoon Cognac or Brandy
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs ((such as thyme, sage, rosemary, or parsley))
• Salt and pepper, (to taste)