White Gravy (for Chicken Fried Steak)

spoon holding a spoonful of easy white gravy with black pepper flecks in front of a pan of chicken fried steak.

White Gravy (for Chicken Fried Steak)

Published by Kate

You just need a handful of ingredients to create this flavorful gravy, made with pan drippings or bacon grease.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 7

Total Time 12

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 156 kcal

Ingredients

¼ cup drippings (from making chicken fried steak, or use bacon grease or butter)
¼ cup flour
2–2½ cups whole milk (room temperature) (use 2 cups for a thicker gravy)
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
Pinch of cayenne pepper

Instructions

Measure ¼ cup of the drippings and place in a skillet over medium heat. Pour the flour over the drippings, and stir to combine. Cook for 2–3 minutes, until light golden brown.
Whisk in the milk, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Let cook for 3–4 minutes, or until thickened.
Spoon gravy over chicken fried steak, biscuits, or whatever you like!

Notes

Options for the drippings/fat (drippings or bacon grease create the best flavor):

Drippings from fried chicken or chicken fried steak
Drippings from browning sausage
Bacon grease
Butter
Vegetable oil or olive oil

This recipe can be made 2 days in advance. Refrigerate and reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop. I don't recommend freezing the gravy, as it can separate during the defrosting process.

Want a thinner gravy? Use the option for 2½ cups of milk instead of 2 cups.

Nutrition

Calories: 156kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 433mgPotassium: 129mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 132IUCalcium: 101mgIron: 0.3mg

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