Easy Homemade White Gravy Recipe
User Reviews
4.2
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
156 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Easy Homemade White Gravy Recipe
Description
This white gravy begins by melting butter in a saucepan, then stirring in flour to form a roux cooked to a golden brown, building flavor and thickening power. Milk is added slowly in portions while whisking continuously to create a smooth, thickened sauce without lumps. Black pepper and salt season the gravy at the start and again after thickening to balance the taste.
After simmering to achieve a glossy texture, heavy cream is incorporated to enrich the sauce’s body and mouthfeel. The resulting gravy is thick yet pourable, with a mild peppery finish. It pairs well with fried or roasted meats, biscuits, and hearty dishes needing a creamy complement.
Adjustments to thickness can be made by adding more milk if a thinner consistency is preferred. Final seasoning should be tasted and adjusted to personal preference, as butter saltiness can vary.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon butter - or fat from cooking your meat
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon black pepper - see note 1
- ½ teaspoon salt - see note 1
- 2 tablespoon heavy cream
- salt additional, to taste
- black pepper additional, to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 3-4 minutes until well combined and a good golden brown.
- Whisk in ¼ cup of the milk, the mixture will become a very thick paste. Gradually whisk in ¼ cup more milk. Once the mixture has thinned slightly you can gradually whisk in the remaining 1 cup of milk. (see note 2)
- Add the salt and pepper.
- Bring to a low simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened and glossy.
- Add the heavy cream, taste and season with additional salt and pepper as needed.
Notes
- Taste the gravy after finishing and add additional salt and pepper as needed to suit your preference.
- To achieve a thinner gravy, gradually add ¼ to ½ cup more milk until desired consistency is reached.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 156kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 384mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 436IU | 9% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.2
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