Easy White Country Gravy

overhead view of finished gravy in glass jar

5 from 9 votes

Easy White Country Gravy

Try making this Easy White Country Gravy that is the perfect addition to so many southern dishes. It's a simple gravy that is made with five basic ingredients for a thick, creamy, and delicious gravy the whole family is sure to love.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy white country gravy

Servings:

Calories: 179kcal

Author: LaKita Anderson

Equipment

1 cast iron skillet

Ingredients

¼ cup fat
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
3 to 4 cup whole milk
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Begin this country-style gravy recipe by cooking the meat and reserving the meat drippings (pan drippings) or melt ¼ cup butter in a cast iron skillet (or large skillet) over medium-high heat.
While the fat is hot or the butter has completely melted, sprinkle the ⅓ cup all-purpose flour evenly over the fat.
Whisk together to create a blonde colored roux. Add more flour if the roux looks overly fatty and add more fat if it becomes too clumpy. Continue whisking and cooking the flour mixture until it becomes deep golden brown in color.
Slowly pour in the 3 cups whole milk while whisking constantly. Add in the ½ teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon ground black pepper.
Continue whisking until the gravy is thick and smooth, about 5 to 10 minutes. If you notice that it’s becoming too thick, then add in a little of the 1 cup of milk at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.
Carefully remove the gravy from the heat and serve warm with chicken tenders, country fried steak, or some hot biscuits. Enjoy!
If you have any leftover gravy, be sure to store it in an airtight container or jar with a lid in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Notes

For best results, constantly whisk the gravy and adjust the ingredients as necessary. Add more milk and fat as needed.
A small whisk helps to give the gravy a creamy texture, but you may also use a wooden spoon.
If not beginning with meat, then use salted or unsalted butter instead.
Make sausage gravy by cooking some pork sausage or breakfast sausage first, then use the reserved grease to make the gravy.
Cook some ground beef and use the grease to make the gravy, add the cooked beef before serving over biscuits.
Fry some bacon first and leave the bacon grease in the pan to make the gravy. Chop the bacon and add it to the gravy before serving.
To make brown gravy, add in a few dashes of Kitchen Bouquet. This will make the white color of the gravy brown.
Add a bit of heat by adding in some cayenne pepper along with the salt and ground black pepper.

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