Description
This Classic White Gravy recipe is a smooth, creamy, and savory sauce made with a simple roux of butter and flour, slowly combined with milk and seasoned with kosher salt and black pepper. Perfect for pouring over biscuits, mashed potatoes, or fried chicken, this easy-to-make gravy elevates any comfort food meal.
Ingredients
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Gravy Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole or 2% milk
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Make Roux: Melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and whisk continuously until the mixture emits a toasty aroma and turns a deep golden hue, about 3 to 5 minutes. The roux will thin out a bit as it cooks—this is normal.
- Add Milk Slowly: While whisking constantly, slowly pour in 2 cups of whole or 2% milk in half-cup increments. The mixture may seize and become lumpy initially, but continue whisking steadily; it will smooth out and become creamy. Then add 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, whisking to combine thoroughly.
- Thicken the Gravy: Continue whisking and cooking the gravy for another 3 to 5 minutes until it thickens to your desired consistency. The gravy should fall in a thick stream from a spoon without clumping. Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more kosher salt and black pepper as needed.
Notes
- Use whole milk for a richer gravy or 2% milk for a lighter version.
- Whisk continuously to prevent lumps and ensure a smooth texture.
- Adjust the thickness by cooking longer to thicken or adding a splash more milk to thin.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of garlic powder or a dash of hot sauce.
- This gravy pairs perfectly with biscuits, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, or breakfast dishes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: white gravy, classic gravy, southern gravy, biscuit gravy, simple white sauce
