Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy comfort of classic white gravy. Perfectly paired with biscuits or mashed potatoes, this easy-to-make recipe brings warmth and nostalgia to your table.
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 tsp onion powder (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until bubbly but not browned.
- Whisk in the flour continuously for about 2 minutes until smooth and golden.
- Gradually pour in the whole milk while whisking to prevent lumps. Continue cooking until thickened (5-7 minutes).
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional spices to taste.
- Adjust consistency with more milk if needed, then serve immediately over warm biscuits or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg