Milk Gravy Paula Deen
Indulge in Southern comfort with Paula Deen's classic Milk Gravy—a rich, creamy, and savory delight perfect for elevating your favorite homestyle dishes. This quick and easy gravy recipe uses hearty bacon or pan drippings as the base, combined with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour and whole milk to create a velvety consistency that's packed with flavor. Seasoned with just a touch of salt and freshly ground black pepper, this gravy is the epitome of traditional Southern cooking. Ready in just 15 minutes, serve it piping hot over fluffy biscuits, crispy fried chicken, or buttery mashed potatoes for a soul-warming meal that’s sure to please. Whether you're hosting brunch or craving comfort food, this versatile milk gravy is destined to become a go-to favorite. Perfect for anyone searching for an authentic Southern recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Bacon drippings or pan drippings
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
In a medium skillet over medium heat, add the bacon drippings or pan drippings. Heat until warm but not smoking.
Sprinkle the flour into the skillet, whisking continuously to combine with the drippings. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the flour mixture (roux) turns a light golden brown.
Gradually pour the milk into the skillet, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
Continue to cook and stir the gravy for about 5-7 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency. Lower the heat if necessary to prevent scorching.
Season the gravy with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Serve the milk gravy hot over biscuits, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, or any other favorite comfort dishes. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
595 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.0 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.6 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 84 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 1366 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.4 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.5 g | ||
| Protein | 17.6 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 605 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 755 mg | 16% | |
*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.
