Rich and creamy this easy white country gravy is a classic. You’ll want to drizzle it over your mashed potatoes, buttermilk biscuits or even just eat it with a spoon.
If you are looking for a decadent, rich gravy that also happens to be vegetarian, this White Country Gravy recipe is exactly what you need.
When it comes to gravy, I’ve never met one that I didn’t like. It is the epitome of comfort food. Whether it’s brown gravy, mushroom gravy, tomato gravy or this country gravy. I’m all about it. What separates country gravy from other gravies is that instead of broth, it is made with milk giving it that rich creaminess that it is known for.
It is fantastic drizzled over homemade mashed potatoes or buttermilk biscuits.
You can buy country gravy mix but today I am going to show you just how easy it is to make and chances are you’ve got everything on hand already.
What ingredients will you need to make Country Gravy:
BUTTER: Instead of meat drippings, butter is used as the fat in this recipe.
FLOUR: This is what helps thicken the gravy.
MILK: I recommend whole milk or at least 2%. Low-fat or non-fat is not going to give you the same richness.
GRANULATED GARLIC (OR GARLIC POWDER): This is optional and not always standard in country gravy, but I love the subtle taste of garlic that it adds.
BLACK PEPPER: This is a must! In addition to flavor black pepper is what gives white gravy its classic speckled look.
SALT: If you use salted butter, you might need less salt depending on your personal tastes.
How to Make White Country Gravy from Scratch:
One thing I have heard a lot is that “gravy is so hard to make!” but guess what, once you get the technique down, which I go over fully in my FoolProof Gravy Recipe, you’ll wonder why you every picked up a packet.
- STEP #1: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Once butter has melted whisk in flour. Allow to cook 1 minute.
- STEP #2: Slowly whisk in milk. Keep whisking to avoid any lumps. Bring to a low boil then reduce heat and let simmer.
- STEP #3: Add in granulated garlic, pepper and salt. Continue to simmer, whisking often until gravy thickens, it’ll take about 15 minutes.
This gravy will thicken considerably as it cools. You can simply warm it back up again or add another splash of milk. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator and use within 3 days.
So like I said at the beginning, I’ve never met a gravy I didn’t like but this White Country Gravy is inching it’s way to the top of my favorites list one delicious drizzle at a time.
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Servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
Instructions
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once melted whisk in flour. Allow to cook for 1 minute.
Slowly whisk in milk. Keep whisking to avoid lumping. Bring to a low boil then reduce heat and allow to simmer.
Stir in pepper, salt and granulated garlic. Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally until gravy thickens 15 - 20 minutes.
