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Bacon Gravy

This creamy, white gravy turns any meal into Southern comfort food your family won't quickly forget. Rich, savory, and creamy for soul-satisfying indulgence!
Course Condiment, Side
Cuisine American, Southern
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 197kcal
Author Imma

Ingredients

  • 6 strips bacon, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup (60g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups (475ml) milk
  • ½ cup (120ml) chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon (1g) garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon (1g) onion powder
  • teaspoon (.5g) cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon (2-3g) kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon (.5-1g) freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Add bacon to a hot skillet or saucepan and cook until slightly crispy.
  • Remove the bacon and leave two tablespoons of bacon grease in the pan. Add the butter.
  • Once it melts, add the flour and whisk continuously until it has a toasty aroma and turns lightly golden, 2-3 minutes.
  • Slowly add ½ cup of milk at a time, whisking after each addition until no lumps are left. The mixture may seize up at first, but that's okay. Keep adding the milk and whisking until it becomes smooth and creamy. Then add chicken broth while whisking.
  • Add garlic and onion powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Whisk to combine.
  • Bring to a simmer while whisking, and simmer while stirring until thickened to the desired consistency (3-5 minutes). Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper.
  • Stir in the diced bacon to combine. Serve hot over biscuits, chicken-fried steak, or fried chicken!

Notes

  • If the gravy is too thick, add extra milk or broth a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency. If too thin, cook it for a few more minutes.
  • Add extra seasonings at the very end. It's best to adjust seasonings after the gravy has time to simmer. The flavors concentrate, and if you add extra seasonings early on, you might overdo it.
  • Freezing gravy changes the texture, so I don't recommend it.
  • Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 409mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 242IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 1mg