White Gravy

Here’s a simple, classic White Gravy recipe — perfect for biscuits, chicken-fried steak, or mashed potatoes 🤍

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp butter or pan drippings
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk (whole milk is best)
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• Optional: pinch of garlic powder or onion powder

Instructions

1. Melt butter:
   • In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
2. Make roux:
   • Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes, whisking constantly, until slightly golden and smooth.
3. Add milk:
   • Gradually pour in milk while whisking to prevent lumps.
4. Simmer:
   • Cook over medium heat 5–7 minutes, whisking frequently, until thickened.
5. Season:
   • Add salt, pepper, and optional spices. Taste and adjust.
6. Serve:
   • Pour over biscuits, fried chicken, meatloaf, or mashed potatoes.

Tips

• For extra creamy gravy, use whole milk or half-and-half.
• If lumps form, whisk vigorously or use an immersion blender.
• For richer flavor, start with pan drippings from cooked meat instead of butter.

If you want, I can give you a country-style version with sausage or a vegan white gravy using plant-based milk and oil.