5.0 from 9 votes
Ham Gravy
Ham gravy is a smooth and salty addition to ham.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 277 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- ¾ to 1 cup ham drippings or a mixture of drippings and chicken broth
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Using a spatula, scrape up any brown bits from the baking dish of the ham into the reserved drippings. Set aside.
- In a medium skillet, combine butter and flour over medium heat. Cook for 2 minutes while stirring.
- Gradually add the milk and ham drippings, whisking until smooth after each addition. Once added, bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to a simmer and let simmer for 2 to 3 minutes or until thickened.
- Remove from the heat and stir in extra salt and black pepper to taste.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
277
(14%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
38mg
(13%)
Sodium
90mg
(4%)
Potassium
53mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
235IU
(5%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 277
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 277 | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 90mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 53mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 235IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.