The Best Bacon Gravy
User Reviews
5
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 Cups
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Calories
229 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
The Best Bacon Gravy
Description
The Best Bacon Gravy starts by sautéing diced onion in olive oil until soft, then cooking diced bacon until crisp. Paprika is added to introduce a warm, smoky flavor. Cornstarch is stirred in to act as a thickener, and chicken broth is slowly incorporated and simmered to develop body.
Once thickened, the gravy is blended until smooth, producing a creamy consistency that coats dishes well. Salt and black pepper adjust the seasoning to taste. The finished gravy has a balance of smoky bacon taste and mild sweetness from onions, enhanced by the paprika’s warmth.
This bacon gravy complements breakfast plates like biscuits, eggs, or fried potatoes. It can also enrich meatloaf, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables. It stores well in the refrigerator for reheating and serving later.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion diced
- 6 Bacon diced, slices
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add in onion and saute about 5 minutes. Add in bacon and saute another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in paprika and let it heat for about 1 minute, just enough to release its flavor.
- Stir in cornstarch until no more white specks appear. Pour in chicken broth and heat to a simmer. Continue simmering 5 minutes and let liquid thicken.
- Pour all contents of the saucepan into a blender and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, or store in an airtight container and re-heat in a saucepan when ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 229kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 972mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 281mg | 6% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 245IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 16.4mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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