Quick and Easy Homemade Country Gravy
This creamy and delicious Homemade Country Gravy turns any meal into comfort food. With just a few simple ingredients and easy instructions, my recipe will help you make the perfect white gravy in no time.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time8 minutes mins
Total Time13 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Condiment, Dinner, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 69kcal
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet placed over medium high heat.
Sprinkle flour over the melting butter.
Whisk constantly until mixture turns very light brown, about 1 minute.
Slowly add in half of the milk and whisk to make sure there are no lumps.
Add the rest of the milk and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened to your preference, about 4 to 5 minutes.
Add salt and pepper and taste. Adjust seasoning if needed. (optional: add ½ teaspoon garlic powder and ½ teaspoon sage)
Hint: If gravy appears lumpy, pass through a fine mesh strainer then add more pepper, if desired. Serve hot.
If you follow the recipe as written, you should get 2 cups of medium thick gravy that drips in a steady stream off of your ladle or spoon. If you would like it to be thicker, simply simmer it a little bit longer. If it's too thick for you, had a little bit of milk, and whisk you get the consistency you like.
Storage: Store leftover gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheating: If frozen, thaw before reheating. Place in a saucepan and add a splash of milk. Whisk and heat on medium-low until hot.
Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 169mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 187IU | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 0.1mg