Homemade White Country Gravy
- Brianne Thomas
- 4 days ago
- 3 min read
White country gravy is a classic comfort food that pairs perfectly with biscuits, fried chicken, or mashed potatoes!
Savory, smooth, and creamy, from-scratch White Country Gravy is a beloved Southern staple that brings comfort to any meal. Made by blending simple ingredients like pan drippings or butter, flour, milk, and a pinch of black pepper, this gravy turns everyday dishes into something special!
Why You’ll Love This Homemade Country White Gravy Recipe
Simple Ingredients. Unlike those store-bought packages, you’ll find no junk ingredients in this recipe.
How to Serve Homemade Country White Gravy
Serve hot gravy over Easy Buttermilk Biscuits, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, or as a dipping sauce for Cajun Mashed Potato Bites or Breakfast Egg Rolls.
Helpful Tips For Making Homemade Country White Gravy
Whisking: Continuously whisking is the key to avoiding lumps and achieving a smooth texture.
Thickening: If the gravy is too thin, let it cook a bit longer. If it's too thick, gradually stir in more milk until it's just right.
Add Meat: Add ½ cup cooked ground breakfast sausage to the gravy to make a complete meal.
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Ingredients
3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
1 Tablespoon bacon fat
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Directions
In a medium saucepan, melt 3 Tablespoons of butter and 1 Tablespoon bacon fat over medium heat. Be careful not to let it brown.
Add ¼ cup all-purpose flour to the melted butter, whisking constantly. Cook the mixture for approximately 2-3 minutes until it turns a golden-brown color. This is your roux, which acts as the thickening agent for the gravy.
Slowly pour in 2 cups of whole milk while continuing to whisk. This will help prevent lumps from forming. Keep whisking until the mixture is smooth.
Add ¼ teaspoon each of salt, fresh ground pepper, and crushed red pepper. Taste for seasoning preferences and adjust as needed.
Continue to cook the mixture over medium-low heat, whisking frequently, until it thickens to your desired consistency. This usually takes approximately 5 to 8 minutes. If the gravy becomes too thick, you can add a little more milk to reach the preferred consistency.
Once the gravy is thick and smooth, remove it from the heat. Serve hot.
How To Store Homemade White Country Gravy
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
How To Freeze Homemade White Country Gravy
Please note that dairy may separate during freezing and could create a grainy texture.
Allow gravy to cool completely. Store in an airtight freezer-safe container or storage bag for up to 2 months. When ready to use, thaw completely in the refrigerator and warm over medium heat until heated through completely. You may need to add a splash or two of milk to thin it out a bit.
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