Easy Country Gravy
Transform your breakfast or comfort-food craving into something extraordinary with this Easy Country Gravy recipe! Made with just a handful of pantry staples like butter, flour, whole milk, and a pinch of salt and pepper, this rich and creamy Southern-inspired gravy is ready in just 15 minutes. Perfectly seasoned and endlessly versatile, it pairs beautifully with flaky buttermilk biscuits, crispy fried chicken, or a bed of fluffy mashed potatoes. Elevate the flavor by adding cooked sausage crumbles or a hint of smoky bacon drippings for a heartier touch. This foolproof recipe starts with a smooth roux and finishes with a luscious, velvety texture that'll keep everyone coming back for seconds. Ideal for quick weekday breakfasts or cozy weekend brunches, this Easy Country Gravy is comfort food at its best!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup optional cooked sausage crumbles or bacon drippings
Instructions
In a medium-sized skillet or saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Once the butter is fully melted, add the flour and whisk constantly to form a smooth roux. Cook this mixture for 1-2 minutes, until it's slightly golden and no raw flour taste remains.
Slowly pour in the milk, about 1/2 cup at a time, while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continue until all the milk is incorporated.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently. The gravy will thicken as it cooks. This should take about 4-5 minutes.
Once thickened to your desired consistency, season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
If you're using cooked sausage crumbles or bacon drippings for extra flavor, stir them into the gravy at this point.
Remove from heat and serve immediately over biscuits, fried chicken, or mashed potatoes. Enjoy your comforting Easy Country Gravy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1393 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.7 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.4 g | 272% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 297 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 3919 mg | 170% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.3 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.3 g | ||
| Protein | 53.1 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.1 mcg | 40% | |
| Calcium | 969 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1383 mg | 29% | |
*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.
