Country White Gravy - Southern Country White Gravy From Scratch - Super Flavorful!!

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can provide a similar texture.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while cornstarch can thicken without gluten.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: none

White pepper can provide a similar flavor without the speckled appearance.

Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat.

Add 1/4 cup (half a stick or 4 tablespoons) of unsalted butter and let it melt.

Once the butter has melted, add 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour and whisk until well combined.

Cook the flour for about 4 minutes to get rid of the raw flour taste.

Add in 2 cups of whole milk, pouring in half and whisking continuously, then pour in the other half.

Add seasonings: 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon of onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder. Whisk until well incorporated.

Reduce heat to simmer and let the gravy cook until it thickens, about 8 minutes.

Cut the heat off when the gravy is thick and ready to serve.

Cooking Techniques

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