Creamy Peppered White Gravy

Creamy Peppered White Gravy

from thechunkychef.com
12 min
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme (optional but recommended)
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Add butter, and melt over MED heat.  Once melted, add flour, salt, pepper, thyme, and cayenne and whisk to combine.

  2. 2

    Cook flour/butter mixture for 1-2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Slowly pour in milk, about 1/2 cup at a time, whisking after each addition, until all milk has been added and no lumps remain.

  4. 4

    Bring to a vigorous simmer, whisking frequently.  Allow to simmer for about 3 - 5 minutes, or until gravy is smooth, creamy and thickened to your liking.  

  5. 5

    If gravy gets too thick, add a splash of milk or water to thin it out.