Rich Sour Cream Gravy
Creamy, velvety, and packed with flavor, this Rich Sour Cream Gravy is the ultimate finishing touch for your favorite comfort foods. Made with a buttery roux, savory chicken or beef broth, and the tangy richness of sour cream, this gravy strikes the perfect balance between indulgence and depth. Seasoned with garlic and onion powder for a subtle kick and topped with optional fresh parsley, it comes together in just 15 minutes for a foolproof addition to roasted meats, fluffy mashed potatoes, or even vegetable sides. Whether you're perfecting a holiday spread or elevating a weeknight dinner, this easy sour cream gravy recipe promises to impress every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Melt the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Once the butter is melted and begins to bubble, whisk in the all-purpose flour. Stir continuously for 1-2 minutes to create a smooth roux and cook out the raw flour flavor. The roux should be light golden in color.
Slowly pour in the chicken or beef broth while continuously whisking to prevent lumps. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes, whisking occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the sour cream. Continue stirring until the sour cream is fully incorporated and the gravy is smooth. Be careful not to let the mixture boil after adding the sour cream.
Season the gravy with salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
If desired, garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Serve warm over roasted meats, mashed potatoes, or your favorite side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
165 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.5 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.0 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 475 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.2 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.8 g | ||
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 28 mg | 1% | |
*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.
