Country White Gravy

Country white gravy is a comforting Southern staple made quickly and easily with simple pantry ingredients. Creamy and savory, it’s comfort food perfection over biscuits, fried chicken, and more!

Course Sauce

Cuisine American

Keyword Country White Gravy, Southern White Gravy, White Gravy

Cook Time 30

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 236kcal

Author Michelle

Ingredients

¼ cup bacon or sausage drippings (or butter if you don't have any drippings)
¼ cup flour
2½ cups milk
½ teaspoon white pepper
Salt & black pepper to taste

Instructions

In a medium skillet over medium heat, add drippings or butter. Heat until melted and warm.
Add flour and continue to heat through until warm, about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Slowly add milk, adding no more than a ½ cup at a time. Whisk vigorously to combine between each addition.
Continue cooking and stirring until gravy comes to a light simmer and thickens. Add white pepper, salt, and black pepper to taste.
Serve warm over your desired dish and enjoy!

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Notes

Gluten-Free: This recipe can be made gluten free by using gluten free measure-for-measure flour.
Dairy Free: Use your favorite dairy free milk in this recipe to make it dairy free.
Gravy continues to thicken as it cools, so stop simmering when it's just a tiny bit on the runny side.
Add a little more milk if gravy is too thick (add ¼ cup at a time until it reaches desired consistency.
I like to cook gravy in a cast iron skillet, like this one.
Storage: Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezer Directions: Freeze in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator. Reheat in a medium saucepan.

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