1. White Gravy
Creamy, peppery, and perfect over hot biscuits or crispy fried chicken.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup unsalted butter (or use bacon fat)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 to 2½ cups whole milk
2 pinches cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions:
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 3 minutes until lightly golden. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth and creamy. Add cayenne, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Continue whisking until it thickens to your liking. Serve warm.
2. Chicken Gravy
Light and savory, this easy gravy brings your chicken and mashed potatoes to life.
Ingredients:
2 tbsp butter or chicken drippings
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1½ cups chicken broth
½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
½ tsp onion powder (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup heavy cream (optional, for richness)
Instructions:
In a saucepan, melt the butter or drippings over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes until golden. Slowly pour in the broth while whisking. Add seasonings. Simmer 3–5 minutes until thickened. Stir in cream if using. Spoon generously over your favorite comfort foods.
3. Beef Gravy
Deep, rich, and full of flavor—just the way gravy should be.
Ingredients:
2 tbsp butter or beef drippings
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1½ cups beef broth
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup heavy cream (optional)
Instructions:
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes until golden. Slowly whisk in the broth, then add Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Simmer for 3–5 minutes. For a creamier gravy, add heavy cream. Delicious over mashed potatoes or roast beef.
4. Classic Sausage Gravy
Southern-style and packed with flavor — best served over fluffy biscuits.
Ingredients:
1 lb breakfast sausage
2 tbsp butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2½ cups whole milk
½ tsp salt (or to taste)
½ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp garlic powder (optional)
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions:
Cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Add butter and sprinkle in flour, stirring to coat the sausage. Cook for 1–2 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk and continue stirring as it thickens (5–7 minutes). Add seasonings. If needed, thin with more milk. Serve immediately over biscuits.
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