Ham Gravy Recipe

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while cornstarch thickens without gluten.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and bouillon is a cost-effective alternative.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories, while water can be used for a lighter gravy.

Bake your ham as normal, adding 1 cup of chicken stock to the roasting pan while it cooks.

Pour the ham flavored juices into a measuring cup and add more stock to make a total of 2 cups of liquid.

Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

Whisk in 3 tablespoons of flour to make a smooth paste (roux).

Cook the roux while stirring until it starts to turn a bit browner.

Add the 2 cups of liquid to the roux, stirring continuously to keep it smooth.

Bring the mixture up to a simmer while stirring often to prevent burning on the bottom.

Stir in 1/4 cup of cream.

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