Homemade Country Gravy - Easy and Creamy Southern Gravy Recipe
Make this easy homemade country gravy from scratch in just 10 minutes! Creamy, rich, and perfect over biscuits, chicken fried steak, or mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter or bacon grease for extra flavor
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk plus more as needed
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder optional
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder optional
Instructions
Step 1: Melt the Butter
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter (or bacon grease) until bubbling but not browned.
Step 2: Make the Roux
- Whisk in the flour, stirring constantly. Cook for 1–2 minutes, until the mixture is golden and smells slightly nutty. This is your roux, and it thickens the gravy.
Step 3: Add the Milk
- Gradually pour in the milk, about ½ cup at a time, whisking continuously to avoid lumps. The gravy will thicken as it cooks.
Step 4: Season
- Once the gravy begins to thicken, stir in the salt, pepper, and optional garlic and onion powders. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Step 5: Adjust Consistency
- If the gravy gets too thick, add a little more milk (1 tablespoon at a time) until you reach your desired consistency — smooth and pourable but still rich.
Step 6: Serve
- Serve the gravy hot over biscuits, chicken fried steak, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, or anything your heart desires!
Notes
- Whisk constantly: This prevents lumps and ensures a silky smooth texture.
- Don’t rush the roux: Cooking the flour for a minute or two removes the raw flour taste and deepens the flavor.
- Use whole milk: For the creamiest, richest gravy.
- Customize it: For a peppered gravy, add extra black pepper. For a sausage gravy, cook crumbled breakfast sausage first and use the drippings!