How to Make Creamy White Gravy

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Cornstarch can thicken gravy without gluten.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon cubes

Bouillon cubes are a cost-effective flavor enhancer.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Water can be used to adjust consistency.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine provides a similar texture at a lower cost.

Fry 4 pieces of thick bacon in a skillet until crispy, then remove bacon and leave the grease in the skillet.

Let the bacon grease cool slightly before adding flour.

Add about 5 or 6 tablespoons of flour to the bacon grease and stir to combine, creating a roux.

Cook the roux until it begins to bubble, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.

Season with salt and black pepper while cooking.

Gradually add 1 cup of milk or cold water to the roux, stirring immediately to prevent lumps.

If the mixture thickens too quickly, add more cold water or milk to adjust the consistency.

Continue stirring constantly to prevent scorching, ensuring the gravy thickens properly.

Once the gravy reaches the desired consistency, remove from heat and serve over biscuits.

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