White Gravy Recipe (Country Gravy)
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.
Ingredients
- 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
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
Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 351mgPotassium: 183mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 418IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 143mgIron: 0.3mg
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