Cream Gravy for Chicken Fried Steak Light
Elevate your chicken fried steak experience with this lighter take on classic cream gravy! This "Cream Gravy for Chicken Fried Steak Light" recipe delivers all the rich, velvety goodness you love, but with a health-conscious twist. Made with low-fat milk, a touch of chicken or vegetable broth, and a smooth butter-and-flour roux, this easy gravy comes together in just 15 minutes. The result? A creamy, indulgent sauce that's lower in fat but packed with comforting flavor, enhanced by optional hints of onion powder for extra depth. Perfectly seasoned with salt and black pepper, this versatile gravy pairs beautifully with chicken fried steak, fluffy mashed potatoes, or golden buttermilk biscuits. Quick to make and satisfyingly delicious, it's the ideal addition to your Southern-inspired meals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Low-fat milk (2% or skim)
- 0.5 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Onion powder (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat until fully melted and bubbling.
Add the all-purpose flour to the pan and whisk constantly to create a smooth roux. Stir for 1 to 2 minutes, ensuring the flour does not brown.
Gradually pour in the low-fat milk, about 1/4 cup at a time, while continuously whisking. This helps avoid lump formation.
Once all the milk is incorporated, add the chicken or vegetable broth to the mixture and whisk to combine.
Season the gravy with salt, black pepper, and onion powder (if using). Adjust seasonings to taste after mixing.
Continue to cook the gravy over medium heat, whisking frequently, until it thickens to your desired consistency. This should take about 5 to 7 minutes.
Once thickened, remove from heat and serve warm over chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, or biscuits.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
475 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.2 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.1 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 82 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 1829 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.8 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.5 g | ||
| Protein | 19.2 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.0 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 603 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 788 mg | 17% | |
*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.
