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white gravy

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Recipe by
Beth Pierce
@smalltownwoman
Old Monroe, MO

This smooth and creamy peppered white country gravy is the perfect addition to so many southern main courses. Savor the comfort and smother your mashed potatoes, green beans, biscuits, fried chicken, and pan fried pork chops. In less than fifteen minutes you too can have the ultimate southern gravy. My family just loves this tasty recipe We just absolutely devour this recipe. Like scrape the skillet clean kind of love. I enjoy serving it with Southern Green Beans, Homemade Biscuits, and Pan Fried Chicken.

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yield 6 serving(s)
cook time 13 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For white gravy

  • 1/4 c
    butter (can sub bacon fat)
  • 1/4 c
    flour
  • 2-2 1/2 c
    whole or 2% milk
  • 1-2 pinch
    cayenne pepper
  • salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

How To Make white gravy

  • 1
    Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium low heat. Add the flour whisking continuously for about 3 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • 2
    Slowly whisk in the milk until smooth and creamy. Whisk in the cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  • 3
    Continue cooking while whisking frequently until gravy has thickened to your desired consistency.
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