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Country Gravy (from scratch)
Try this easy, homemade Country Gravy recipe for a rich, creamy sauce that's perfect for biscuits, chicken-fried steak, or mashed potatoes.
Course
Dip and Sauces
Cuisine
American, southern
Keyword
all-purpose flour, butter
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time
15
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
Calories
813
kcal
Author
Corrie
Ingredients
¼
cup
butter
¼
cup
all-purpose flour
2
cups
whole milk
heated
Salt and black pepper
to taste
Instructions
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
Add the flour and whisk until smooth and bubbly.
Gradually add the heated milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
Cook the gravy until it thickens, about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Notes
Whisk the flour and butter together well to avoid lumps.
Heat the milk before adding it to the mixture for a smoother texture.
Add salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.
If the gravy is too thick, add more milk to reach the desired consistency.
If the gravy is too thin, continue cooking and stirring until it thickens.
Nutrition
Calories:
813
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
47
g
|
Protein:
20
g
|
Fat:
62
g
|
Saturated Fat:
38
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
15
g
|
Trans Fat:
2
g
|
Cholesterol:
181
mg
|
Sodium:
551
mg
|
Potassium:
779
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
24
g
|
Vitamin A:
2209
IU
|
Calcium:
619
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg