5 from 21 votes
The Best Bacon Gravy
The Best Bacon Gravy blends sautéed onions and crispy bacon with paprika and chicken broth to create a rich, smooth sauce. The mixture is thickened with cornstarch and blended until velvety. This gravy delivers a smoky, savory depth and silky texture, making it a hearty addition to breakfast dishes or comfort meals.
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
Cups
Calories:
229 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229
% 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.