Description
This White Gravy Recipe is rich, creamy, and incredibly easy to make with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for biscuits, crispy snacks, or comforting meals, this homemade country white gravy delivers smooth texture and classic Southern flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the flour and whisk continuously to create a smooth roux.
- Cook the roux for 1 to 2 minutes without browning it too much.
- Slowly pour in the milk while whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
- Continue stirring until the gravy thickens into a creamy texture.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Simmer gently until the gravy reaches your desired consistency, then serve warm.
Notes
Whisk constantly while adding milk to keep the gravy smooth and lump free. Use whole milk for a richer texture, and avoid overcooking the roux to maintain the classic white color.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg