Better Than Bouillon Gravy
Transform your meals with the rich, savory magic of homemade Better Than Bouillon Gravy—a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for elevating everything from mashed potatoes to roasted meats. This versatile gravy uses the concentrated flavor of Better Than Bouillon base (choose from chicken, beef, or vegetable), blended into a silky roux of butter and flour, then enhanced with milk or cream for a luscious, velvety finish. With just 15 minutes of prep and cook time, this foolproof recipe delivers restaurant-quality results in your own kitchen. Customize the seasoning to your taste with salt, black pepper, and a hint of garlic powder for an added depth of flavor. Ideal for holiday tables or weeknight dinners, this creamy gravy is guaranteed to become your go-to topping for comfort food classics.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Better Than Bouillon Base (flavor of choice: chicken, beef, or vegetable)
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Water
- 1 cup Milk or cream
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Once the butter has fully melted, add the all-purpose flour, whisking constantly to form a smooth roux. Cook for about 2–3 minutes, until the roux is lightly golden and no longer smells raw.
Slowly pour in the water while whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
Add the Better Than Bouillon base to the mixture and whisk until fully dissolved.
Gradually stir in the milk or cream to achieve a creamy consistency.
Season the gravy with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, if desired. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Simmer the gravy, stirring frequently, for 5–7 minutes until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Serve hot over your favorite dishes, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
760 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.3 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.1 g | 166% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 148 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 4791 mg | 208% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.7 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.1 g | ||
| Protein | 17.6 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 326 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 380 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
