White Gravy Recipe (Country Gravy)

Name: White Gravy Recipe (Country Gravy)
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons bacon grease; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 3/4 cup cold whole milk; 1/4 cup cold heavy cream; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

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Cook Time
mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
4
Calories
230 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
American

White Gravy Recipe (Country Gravy)

Nevaeh Sloan

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A Southern classic, this homemade white gravy is a true taste of down-home comfort cooking! It's ready in less than 10 minutes and is deliciously versatile.

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Ingredients

Servings

3 tablespoons bacon grease , recommended for best flavor (see note); can substitute butter (vegetarian-friendly)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cup cold whole milk , see note
1/4 cup cold heavy cream , see note
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt , plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper , plus more to taste
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper , or more according to heat preference

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Instructions

Melt the bacon grease in a skillet over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk continually until it is dissolved. Continue whisking until the mixture has turned a rich golden color, about 3 minutes. Add the milk and whisk until the mixture is smooth and thickened. Add the heavy cream and whisk until incorporated. Add the salt, pepper and cayenne and let the gravy simmer for another minute. Add more salt and pepper to taste. Makes about 2 1/4 cups white gravy.

Notes

Next time you make bacon, pour the grease into a bowl, cover and refrigerate until you need it to make this gravy. It will keep for up to 3 months and can be frozen even longer.
For the creamiest and most flavorful results I recommend using whole milk and heavy cream. If you'd like to make a lower calorie version, you can substitute 2% milk and use half and half, or use all milk.
If you like you can add a teaspoon of a finely chopped fresh herb of your choice along with the other seasonings (I like fresh thyme).

Nutrition Information

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Serving 0.5cup Calories 230kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 40mg (13%) Sodium 351mg (15%) Potassium 183mg (5%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 418IU (8%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 143mg (14%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 230 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	0.5cup
Calories	230kcal	12%
Carbohydrates	10g	3%
Protein	5g	10%
Fat	19g	29%
Saturated Fat	10g	50%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	7g	35%
Cholesterol	40mg	13%
Sodium	351mg	15%
Potassium	183mg	4%
Fiber	0.2g	1%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	418IU	8%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	143mg	14%
Iron	0.3mg	2%