Creamy Bacon Gravy
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
272 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Bacon Gravy
Description
This Creamy Bacon Gravy relies on rendered bacon fat as the fat base for the roux, creating a flavorful foundation. After cooking bacon to crispness, the fat is reserved to cook the flour, which helps remove starchy flavors and thickens the milk into a creamy sauce. Gradually adding milk and stirring yields a smooth, bubbly gravy with a gentle richness.
Stirred in crumbled crispy bacon imparts smoky flavor and texture contrasts. Seasoned with salt and black pepper, the gravy complements freshly baked biscuits well and makes a satisfying breakfast or brunch addition.
To ensure a successful roux, use at least 2 tablespoons of bacon fat; supplement with butter if needed. Cooking the flour and fat mixture for a full minute improves the taste by eliminating raw flour notes. Adding milk in increments while whisking prevents lumps and creates a thick, smooth gravy.
Ingredients
- 8 lices Bacon
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk whole
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- Biscuits for serving, baked
Instructions
- Brown bacon in a large skillet until crisp.
- Remove bacon and leave 2 tablespoons bacon fat in the skillet.
- Whisk flour into the bacon fat and cook 1 minute.
- Add milk a little bit at a time, stirring after each addition.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until thick and bubbly.
- Crumble bacon and stir into the gravy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon over biscuits for serving.
Notes
- Use at least 2 tablespoons of bacon fat to create the roux; add butter if you have insufficient fat.
- Cook the flour and bacon fat mixture for at least 1 minute to remove raw flour taste.
- Add milk gradually while whisking to avoid lumps and achieve smooth gravy.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 272 | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 344mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 252mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 214IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 141mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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