🥄 Creamy Country Gravy (Old-Fashioned Southern Style)
This Creamy Country Gravy is a rich, smooth Southern classic made with simple pantry staples. Ready in minutes, it’s perfectly seasoned with black pepper and pairs beautifully with biscuits, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, or breakfast favorites. An easy, comforting gravy recipe you’ll come back to again and again.
Equipment
- Medium skillet or saucepan
- Whisk
- measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter or bacon grease for extra flavor
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk or half & half for extra richness
- ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper classic country gravy is pepper-forward
- Optional: pinch of garlic powder or onion powder
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour. Cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, until smooth and lightly golden. This removes the raw flour taste.
- Slowly pour in the milk while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Keep stirring as the mixture begins to thicken.
- Add salt and black pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3–5 minutes, stirring often, until the gravy reaches your desired thickness.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately while hot and creamy.
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