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Creamy Peppered White Gravy

This classic White Gravy is ultra creamy, and speckled with plenty of black pepper. Perfect on chicken fried steak, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, biscuits and more!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 167 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme optional but recommended
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional

Instructions

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  1. Add butter, and melt over MED heat.  Once melted, add flour, salt, pepper, thyme, and cayenne and whisk to combine.
  2. Cook flour/butter mixture for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Slowly pour in milk, about 1/2 cup at a time, whisking after each addition, until all milk has been added and no lumps remain.
  4. Bring to a vigorous simmer, whisking frequently.  Allow to simmer for about 3 - 5 minutes, or until gravy is smooth, creamy and thickened to your liking.  
  5. If gravy gets too thick, add a splash of milk or water to thin it out.

Notes

  • This recipe has been updated due to reader requests and my own testing.
  • If you were a fan of the original recipe, here it is:
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  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 3 Tbsp flour
  • 1 cup milk, plus an optional additional 1-2 Tbsp (depending on your preference for a thinner or thicker gravy)
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • In a saucepan, melt butter.
  • Once butter is melted, add the flour and whisk.  It will look like the consistency of wet sand.
  • Slowly add the milk, and whisk to incorporate.  Whisk until smooth.
  • Gravy will thicken, add in the additional milk if you want a thinner gravy.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Information

Calories 167kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 35mg (12%) Sodium 513mg (21%) Potassium 124mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 485IU (10%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 99mg (10%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 167

% Daily Value*

Calories 167kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Sodium 513mg 21%
Potassium 124mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 485IU 10%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 99mg 10%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.