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homemade white gravy on top of fried chicken
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White Gravy

Whether it’s biscuits for breakfast or a fried chicken dinner—nothing beats a creamy, diner-style white gravy. Easy to make and delicious any time of day!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword gravy recipes, southern recipes, white gravy
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Calories 402kcal
Author Kathleen

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter or bacon grease
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
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Instructions

  • Melt butter or bacon (4 tablespoons) fat in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle flour ( tablespoons), over melted butter and whisk into a paste. Cook paste, whisking constantly until the flour begins to get a little color, about 2-3 minutes.
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  • Slowly add in the milk (2 cups) and whisk until there are no lumps. Whisk in Tabasco (1/4 teaspoon), salt (1/2 teaspoon), and black pepper (1/4 teaspoon). Bring mixture to a boil, whisking constantly, and boil over medium heat for about a minute or until you've reached desired consistency.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 868mg | Potassium: 393mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1097IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 311mg | Iron: 1mg