Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 F.

Step 2

Rinse the turkey under cool water, then pat dry.

Step 3

Combine all of the seasonings: Salt, pepper, thyme,sage,onion powder, and garlic powder.

Step 4

Season the turkey with the seasonings, and rub all over.

Step 5

Sprinkle the all purpose flour into a large freezer bag, then place the turkey into the bag.

Step 6

Close the bag, and shake until all of the turkey is nicely coated with the flour( don't toss out the excess flour).

Step 7

Place a large pan on the stovetop and add in 3 tbsp of vegetable oil, and 2 tbsp of butter.

Step 8

Melt the butter, and heat up the oil over medium heat.

Step 9

Once the oil & butter is nice and hot, add in the turkey.

Step 10

Brown all surfaces of the turkey, then remove from the pan, and put the turkey into a large bake dish.

Step 11

Head back to the stovetop and toss in all of the chopped vegetables.

Step 12

Season the vegetables with salt and pepper to your preference, and cook the veggies, over medium heat, until they are translucent.

Step 13

Once done turn off the heat, and add the veggies into the bake dish with the turkey, but reserve the oil/butter mixture.

Step 14

Cover the bake dish with foil, and bake the turkey for 2 hours ( on 325 F).

Step 15

Heat up the butter/oil mixture over medium heat.

Step 16

Once the butter/oil is nice and hot sprinkle in the flour ( leftover from earlier).

Step 17

Stir continuously, and brown.

Step 18

Pour in the chicken broth, and stir to prevent and lumps.

Step 19

Next add in the half & half, and stir until everything is well combined.

Step 20

Let the gravy cook over medium heat until it starts to thicken up.

Step 21

Remove the turkey from the oven, and uncover.

Step 22

Pour the gravy all over the turkey, making sure that it is nicely smothered, then cover.

Step 23

bake for an additional 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Step 24

Remove the turkey form the oven, and let sit for 10 minutes.

Step 25

Serve and enjoy!