How to Make Mom's Country White Gravy - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a classic comfort food recipe that will take you back to your childhood, look no further than Mom's Country White Gravy. This creamy, savory gravy is the perfect accompaniment to biscuits, fried chicken, or mashed potatoes. Made with simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry, this recipe is easy to make and sure to become a family favorite.

Mom's Country White Gravy is a staple in many Southern households, where it's often served for breakf...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup bacon fat
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 cups whole milk, at room temperature, or more if needed

Information

  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Melt bacon fat in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper. Cook, whisking continuously until the roux becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Gradually whisk 4 cups of milk into the flour mixture, and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Cook and stir until gravy is heated through and smooth, 3 to 5 minutes, adding more milk if gravy is too thick.
  • Serve hot on a biscuit.
  • Nutrition

    300 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 13mg
    • Sodium: 455mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 194mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 265mg